Press Releases
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 5:05 pm
Alexandria, La. (May 7, 2019)— Von Jennings, director of Community Services for the City of Alexandria, has resigned her position effective immediately following a social media incident last weekend. The offensive post attributed to Jennings’ Facebook account was not authorized by the City of Alexandria and in no way represents the views of the City Administration. “I am deeply saddened by the incident,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeffery W. Hall. “There is no place in our community or my administration for that sort of divisive sentiment. We should all be focused on working together to do what...
Friday, May 3, 2019 - 11:43 am
Alexandria, La. (May 3, 2019)—Some Alexandria Red River Festival music venues are being changed due to the possibility of inclement weather this weekend.
The music schedule for the weekend is as follows:
Friday, May 3
5 p.m. — Cenla Brass Band — City Hall Stage
6:30 p.m. — HyperPhlyy — City Hall Stage
7 p.m. — Jeff Bates — Randolph Riverfront Center
8 p.m. — DJ Shy — City Hall Stage
8:30 p.m. — Jeremy Fruge — Randolph Riverfront Center
Saturday, May 4
1 p.m. — Cha Wa — City Hall Stage
5:30 p.m. — Midnight Encore — Rapides Parish Coliseum
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Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019 - 1:44 pm
State of the Community set Monday
Alexandria, La. (April 30, 2019)—Mayor Jeff W. Hall will discuss the State of the Community at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019, at the Randolph Riverfront Amphitheater on the levee.
Mayor Hall will discuss downtown development and safety among other topics.
The media is invited to attend.
Contact:
Cynthia D. Jardon
Communications
318.449.5000
cynthia.jardon@cityofalex.com
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019 - 8:44 am
Alexandria, La. (April 29, 2019)—Horseshoe Drive, which has been closed at the intersection with Jackson Street Extension, will be open to thru traffic starting the morning of Tuesday, April 30.
At the same time Horseshoe Drive access reopens, Lodi Road will be closed between Horseshoe and Trailway Drive. The Lodi Road closure is expected to remain in place until 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 10. Lodi Road traffic will be detoured via West Pointe Drive, Coco Drive and Twin Bridges Road.
Contact:
Cynthia D. Jardon
Communications
318.449.5025
cynthia.jardon@cityofalex.com
Friday, Apr 26, 2019 - 3:43 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 26, 2019)—A live oak tree, courtesy of Walker Automotive’s 100th anniversary and Doug Young Nursery, was planted today at the Alexandria Zoo in the Anoa yard in honor of National Arbor Day. “We appreciate the new live oak,” said Zoo Director Lee Ann Whitt. “We’ve lost some big trees this past year for various reasons so this helps us begin to replace them and celebrate National Arbor Day.” Alexandria City Council President Jules Green, Whitt, City of Alexandria Landscape Architect Darren Green and representatives from Walker Automotive were on hand for the planting...
Thursday, Apr 25, 2019 - 5:35 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 25, 2019)—Crews from the City of Alexandria Utility and Public Works departments quickly responded to a number of incidents early this morning as a severe thunderstorm moved through the city. Director of Utilities Michael P. Marcotte reports overall storm damage was not extensive, with the primary issues being downed power lines and trees that fell and blocked roadways in the city. Marcotte said approximately 3,200 customers lost power during the storm, which started about 6 a.m. “We lost about 10 percent of our circuits at the peak,” Marcotte said. Power was restored...
Thursday, Apr 25, 2019 - 5:32 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 25, 2019)—The City of Alexandria was awarded first place April 18 in the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Cleanest City Contest District VIII. Alexandria now moves on to compete on the state level against Lake Charles and Monroe. “I am proud of our employees and our citizens who work hard every day to keep our streets clean and our yards beautiful,” said Mayor Jeff Hall. “It shows that we all care very much about our city, and that others recognize our pride.” The goal of the LGCF Cleanest City Contest is to help combat litter and to encourage everyone to keep Louisiana...
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019 - 4:55 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 16, 2019)—The City of Alexandria Customer Service Office, City Hall and other city offices and departments will be closed on April 19 in observance of Good Friday.
ATRANS bus service will be closed Friday, April 19, and resume operation on Saturday, April 20.
The sanitation schedule will run as follows: Thursday’s garbage will be collected on Wednesday, April 17, and Friday’s garbage will be collected on Thursday, April 18. There will be no garbage pickup on Friday, April 19. Regular garbage pickup will resume on Monday, April 22.
Contact:
Cynthia D. Jardon
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Saturday, Apr 13, 2019 - 1:32 am
Stay inside, listen to weather warnings Alexandria, La. (April 13, 2019)—The City of Alexandria has prepared for the expected upcoming weather event. Though the National Weather Service is not predicting heavy rains for our city, we may still experience damaging winds and possible tornadoes, according to Alexandria Utility System Director Michael Marcotte. Citizens are asked to stay indoors if possible, secure loose objects outside the home if safe to do so and bring your pets inside to a safe location. The National Weather Service is expecting a severe weather event for our area with...
Friday, Apr 12, 2019 - 4:52 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 12, 2019)—The City of Alexandria’s Community Services Division Citywide Easter Egg Hunt 2019 will not be held on Saturday, April 13, at City Park due to expected severe weather.
The Citywide Easter Egg Hunt will instead be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, at the Mini Park on Third Street in Downtown Alexandria.
Party for the Planet, planned Saturday at the Alexandria Zoo, also has been postponed. The Party for the Planet will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. For more information go to www.thealexandriazoo.com.
Contact:
Cynthia D....