Press Releases
Friday, Aug 2, 2019 - 6:29 pm
Alexandria, La. (Aug. 2, 2019) — The City of Alexandria received a 2019 Lieutenant Governor’s Beautification Award Friday in recognition of the City’s efforts in supporting a clean and green community. The award was presented by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser during a luncheon at the 82nd Annual Louisiana Municipal Association Convention, held at the Monroe Civic Center. The award was presented on behalf of the Lt. Governor’s Office, Louisiana Municipal Association, Keep America Beautiful and the Louisiana Garden Club Federation. The goal of the joint effort is to facilitate permanent change in...
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019 - 5:19 pm
Alexandria, La. (July 30, 2019) — A severe thunderstorm that dumped more than 4.5 inches of rain Tuesday morning caused widespread street flooding as well as a power outage that affected nearly half of the city’s utility customers. As torrential rainfall fell in the city, major roads including Jackson Street Extension and portions of Texas Avenue and Lee Street became impassable. Several neighborhoods, including Martin Park and Charles Park, were impacted by rising waters as motorists were stranded and homes and businesses sustained damage. “My heart goes out to everyone who has been impacted...
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019 - 12:47 pm
Alexandria, La. (July 30, 2019) — ATrans is resuming service on major thoroughfares that are not flooded.
The City of Alexandria experienced 3.9 inches of rain in just over an hour.
Water is subsiding, however, the City of Alexandria urges drivers to stay off the roads and out of the way of first responders and streets and utility crews.
Stay safe, follow these tips:
• If your house is affected by the flood, turn off the main electrical switches.
• Watch TV or listen to weather information via your mobile phone or radio to stay updated with local information.
• Do...
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019 - 11:39 am
Residents Should Expect More Rainfall
Bolton Community Center Open as an Emergency Shelter
Alexandria, La. (July 30, 2019) — The City of Alexandria is experiencing flooding in several areas. Workers are erecting barricades where possible. The pumps are fully operational yet some homes have taken on water due to flash flooding.
ATrans is not running at this time, but will begin again on major thoroughfares that are not flooded as soon as is safely possible. Other buses are being set aside for use if needed for evacuation.
Water is subsiding in some areas, however, we are projected to...
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019 - 11:16 am
Bolton Community Center Open as an Emergency Shelter
Alexandria, La. (July 30, 2019) — The City of Alexandria is experiencing flooding in several areas. Workers are erecting barricades where possible. The pumps are fully operational yet some homes have taken on water due to flash flooding.
Please avoid the following flooded areas:
• Culpepper at Masonic
• Prescott Road
• Jackson Street Extension
• MacLee
• Milmar’
• Lee street
• Lancaster
• Martin Park
• Fulton Drive
• Bluebird
• Willowick
• Phillips
• Windemere...
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019 - 10:13 am
Alexandria, La. (July 30, 2019) — Alexandria Utility Systems are currently restoring a substation power outage caused by lightning and some citizens are gettting power back. However, while we have made some repairs to restore power, we are still assessing damage. Many areas of the city are still without power.
Some low-lying areas are experiencing flash flooding. Please avoid driving through flooded streets. Residents are urged to stay off the roads if possible.
The following areas and roads are closed:
• Maclee
• Lee street
• Lancaster
• Martin Park
Alexandria...
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019 - 10:02 am
Alexandria, La. (July 30, 2019) — Many Alexandria residents are experiencing power outages due to lightning strikes during this storm. Some areas are also experiencing flooding.
Please avoid driving through flooded streets. Residents are urged to stay off the roads if possible.
The following areas and roads are closed:
• Maclee
• Lee street
• Lancaster
• Martin Park
Alexandria Utility Systems crews are working as quickly and as safely as possible to restore power, according to AUS Director Michael Marcotte.
As more information becomes available we will keep citizens...
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019 - 9:54 am
Alexandria, La. (July 30, 2019) — Some Alexandria residents are experiencing power outages due to lightning strikes during this recent storm.
Alexandria Utility Systems crews are working as quickly and as safely as possible to restore power, according to AUS Director Michael Marcotte. The damage is currently being assessed.
As more information becomes available we will keep citizens informed.
Contact:
Cynthia Jardon
Communications
318.449.5025
318.290.1947
cynthia.jardon@cityofalex.com
Thursday, Jul 25, 2019 - 4:53 pm
Alexandria, La. (July 25, 2019) — A total of 54 amateur boxers from four states competed July 20 in the City of Alexandria Boxing Club Tri-State Boxing Showdown, a USA Boxing sanctioned event held at the Bolton Avenue Community Center. Boxers from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas competed in divisions for males and females in both adult and youth categories. “This was our second time to host an event,” explained City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Director Chris Patterson. “We wanted to give our kids a chance to compete on their home turf.” USA Boxing has affiliated clubs across...
Wednesday, Jul 24, 2019 - 6:09 pm
Alexandria, La. (July 24, 2019) — More than 450 players and coaches will be travelling to Alexandria this weekend as the city hosts softball teams from across the South with four Dixie Softball divisions holding their World Series tournaments at the Johnny Downs Sports Complex. Activities start Friday night with a welcoming banquet for the 31 participating teams and play begins Saturday with Dixie Softball crowning their national champions in the SweeTees (6 and under), Angels (10 and under), Ponytails (12 and under) and Belles (15 and under) divisions. Alexandria will have a host team in...