Press Releases
Friday, Oct 18, 2019 - 10:38 am
Alexandria, La. (Oct. 18, 2019)—The City of Alexandria has set Halloween trick-or-treating for children from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. “We want everyone to have fun,” Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall said, “but we also want everyone to be safe. So, I urge drivers to be extra cautious and watch for children crossing the road. I also ask parents to please accompany their children on trick-or-treat rounds. We have released a list of area events that begin this Friday through Halloween which are safe alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating.” The Alexandria Police Department also...
Thursday, Oct 10, 2019 - 10:34 am
Alexandria, La. (Oct. 10, 2019) — If they look up, people visiting downtown Alexandria will notice a number of boxes mounted on light poles with red and blue flashing lights and a large Alexandria Police Department decal. The devices are new security cameras being deployed as part of the City of Alexandria’s ongoing effort to improve public safety downtown. “This is the next step in our commitment to improve security and public safety throughout Alexandria,” Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall explained. “We are starting downtown, building on the safety improvements we have already made with the creation...
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2019 - 4:54 pm
The City of Alexandria will host a free educational program for parents on the dangers of vaping at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at Convention Hall at 915 Third Street in downtown Alexandria. “There are so many dangers parents need to be aware of to help protect their children,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall. “Vaping is one of the newest challenges, and frankly many parents don’t know what it is, how dangerous it can be and how to even start to talk to their kids about it. That is why programs like this are so important. We need to get the latest information out to parents so they can know...
Friday, Oct 4, 2019 - 4:58 pm
The Alexandria City Council approved Mayor Jeff Hall’s appointment of Dr. Curman Gaines and Col. Katrina Lloyd to serve on the England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners during the council’s regular meeting October 1. Each was appointed to serve a four-year term expiring Sept. 9, 2023. “I’m excited about each of these appointees, and I believe they will represent the interests of Alexandria and all of Central Louisiana,” Hall said. “Dr. Gaines has been serving admirably on the board for the past 16 years, and I know he will continue to do a great job with his...
Friday, Oct 4, 2019 - 4:49 pm
Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall announces the selection of eight Alexandria high school students to serve on the new Alexandria Mayor’s Youth Council. High school juniors and seniors at public as well as private Alexandria high schools were eligible to participate. “I think it is extremely important to involve our young people in government and community affairs,” Hall said. “I recently met with students at Alexandria Senior High, and they asked great questions and had sound suggestions about what they would like to see the City do to improve the local quality of life. I have found young...
Friday, Sep 20, 2019 - 2:19 pm
Alexandria, La. (Sept. 20, 2019) — The City of Alexandria’s AlexWinterFête was voted Best Local Event in the 2019 Cenla’s Choice Awards. An annual event presented by The Town Talk, Cenla’s Choice asks Central Louisiana residents to vote for their favorite events and businesses to determine the winners. The award was presented Thursday night during an awards party at the Alexandria Convention Center. “We are very honored to receive this award, and it is especially meaningful because it was determined by a vote of local residents,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall. “It’s a tribute to the...
Tuesday, Sep 3, 2019 - 12:07 pm
Alexandria, La. (Sept. 3, 2019) — Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall welcomed more than 140 fire department leaders from across the state Tuesday morning for the sixth annual Louisiana Company Officer Leadership Conference at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. “It is an honor for our city and its fire department to host this leadership conference,” Hall told attendees. “Though you probably don’t get told often enough, thank you for all you do to protect people, pets and property. It’s a tough job and it only gets tougher when you step up to become one who calls the shots.” Event...
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2019 - 8:55 am
Alexandria, La., (Aug. 28, 2019) — The City of Alexandria is working to repair a leak in the 42-inch pipe that supplies water from our Kisatchie well field, according to Utility Director Michael Marcotte. Repairs began early this morning and should be complete late on Thursday.
There will be no interruption in water service, however, there could be slight discoloration as the water flow is rerouted while repairs are made.
If a resident experiences discoloration in their water, they should report it on Alex Connects or call (318) 473-1264.
Contact:
Cynthia D. Jardon
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Wednesday, Aug 14, 2019 - 6:12 pm
Frank S. Alexander, co-founder and senior consultant of the Center for Community Progress, spoke Wednesday at Convention Hall about vacant, abandoned and dilapidated houses as well as adjudicated properties and the barriers cities confront associated with this issue. Alexander gave the participants, who included officials from Alexandria, Pineville, Bunkie, Lecompte, West Monroe and Houma, a broad outline of how to approach the problem as well as the barriers that will likely appear. He offered tips for how cities can make more determined and consistent efforts to get owners to take...
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2019 - 11:21 am
Alexandria, La., (Aug. 13, 2019) — The City of Alexandria will hold a dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Frank O. Hunter Park, 2399 Willow Glen Road, to officially name the stadium in honor of long-time Coach Wardell Ballentine. The late Coach Ballentine worked coaching at several schools in Rapides Parish — Lincoln Road Elementary School, Alexandria Junior High School and Jones Street Junior High School. He retired from the Rapides Parish School System after 38 years of dedicated service. He also served on several boards including Alexandria Coliseum Board and...