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  • Alexandria zoo mourns the loss of two tigers within a week

    September 14, 2021 5:26 PM

    Two tigers have died within a week of each other at Alexandria Zoological Park. Officials made the 2nd announcement on their Facebook page this afternoon. On September 14th, they announced their Malayan tiger, Jammu, was euthanized due to age-related issues. Jammu was... more »
  • Power restored to over 81,000 customers, shelter accommodations being arranged for evacuees

    August 31, 2020 10:31 AM

    ALEXANDRIA - With more than 154,000 still without power in Louisiana and many evacuees still unable to access their damaged homes and neighborhoods, officials are working as quickly as they can to provide aid to those who need it. Cleco announced Monday morning that power has been restored to... more »
  • Federal prison in Louisiana reports first COVID-19 death

    March 29, 2020 6:24 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - A federal prison in Louisiana has reported its first death due to COVID-19. Accodring to the Washington Post, Patrick Jones, 49, was the first inmate in the Federal Bureau of Prisons to test positive for Covid-19 on March 19, and was the first to die from... more »
  • Acadia Parish: Officials identify body of deceased man as missing senior citizen

    March 11, 2020 11:12 AM

    ACADIA PARISH - The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a body found Tuesday afternoon is believed to be that of James Gunnels, a senior citizen who went missing from Alexandria on Feb. 13 . According to KATC , a local farmer and one of his employees found... more »
  • The Beach Boys to perform at Rapides Parish Coliseum

    February 10, 2020 10:37 AM

    ALEXANDRIA - The Beach Boys may be synonymous with the California lifestyle, but they'll be in Cajun Country this spring. The classic pop band, known as an American icon for nearly fifty years, will perform at Alexandria's Rapides Parish Coliseum on April 24. The Beach Boys have sold... more »
  • Alexandria manufacturing plant to expand, bring 38 new jobs to central Louisiana

    December 24, 2019 1:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards and AFCO Industries announced that the company will be expanding its Alexandria facility. The expansion will require a hefty $3.62 million investment, but is expected to create a total of 38 new jobs for Rapides Parish and Central Louisiana. AFCO manufactures... more »
  • A total of three killed as tornadoes slam the Deep South, Monday Play Video

    December 17, 2019 10:17 AM

    Three individuals were killed as tornados ripped through parts of the Deep South, Monday. Severe weather led to the deaths of one woman in Louisiana and a couple in Alabama. Officials are still in the process of assessing damage in impacted areas such as Vernon Parish, where downed... more »
  • Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office searches for an escaped inmate

    December 2, 2019 1:00 PM

    ALEXANDRIA - Authorities in Alexandria are searching for an inmate who escaped the Rapides Detention Center on Sunday. According to KATC , 33-year-old Anthony Lee Wells was found missing around 9:30 p.m., during the nightly head count. Wells is described as a white male, 6 feet tall and... more »
  • K-9 Mex to retire after six years of service

    January 15, 2018 8:39 AM

    ALEXANDRIA- Louisiana State Police Troop E has announced the retirement of one of their K-9s. K-9, Mex, has been with state police for six years. He is responsible for the seizure of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of illegal narcotics destined for the streets, according to state police.... more »
  • Multiple agencies capture kidnapping, rape suspect

    November 14, 2017 7:35 AM

    ALEXANDRIA- Officers from the Alexandria Police Department were called to an area hospital on Nov. 1 in reference to a rape investigation. The victim told authorities she had been sexually assaulted in her home and forced to stay with the suspect. The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Edward... more »
  • Mega-shelter opened in Alexandria for Texas flood survivors

    August 31, 2017 9:25 AM

    BATON ROUGE- An LSU AgCenter mega-shelter opened last night in Alexandria for Texas residents affected by Tropical Storm Harvey. The shelter is staffed by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. There were 2,000 cots set up August 25 in preparation for possible flooding. “Taking care... more »
  • La. Congressman Scalise 'more responsive', speaking with family after surgery

    June 14, 2017 8:01 AM

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise is reportedly showing more signs of improvement after undergoing another surgery Saturday morning. According to an update from MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Scalise has become "more responsive" and is speaking with his loved ones. The congressman remains in serious condition and... more »
  • Strong storms blow roof off Alexandria car wash and onto nearby Pizza Hut

    February 15, 2016 4:56 PM

    ALEXANDRIA - Strong storms rolled through Central Louisiana early Monday afternoon, blowing the roof of a car wash off and onto the roof of a nearby Pizza Hut in Alexandria. Alexandria Police said two Pizza Hut employees were taken to an area hospital where they were treated for minor... more »
  • 1 injured in Alexandria mall parking lot shooting

    November 27, 2015 9:18 AM

    ALEXANDRIA - Police say one person was injured in an altercation and exchange of gunfire between two vehicles in the parking lot of an Alexandria mall. The Alexandria Police Department received reports of shots fired in the mall lot around 7:10 p.m. Thursday. Police said in a statement that... more »
  • 12-year-old accused of shooting, killing man

    October 24, 2015 5:25 PM

    ALEXANDRIA - Police arrested a 12-year-old after they say the juvenile shot and killed someone with an air pellet gun. The shooting happened Friday night in Alexandria.The victim, 29-year-old Courtney Honore, 29, was shot once and died at the hospital. Details surrounding the shooting, as well as the accused shooter's... more »
  • Alexandria teen dies in Rapides Parish wreck

    October 20, 2015 4:39 PM

    RAPIDES PARISH - An Alexandria teenager is dead after a single vehicle crash Tuesday morning. State police said they responded to the crash at around 10:33 a.m., which happened on LA Hwy 457 north of US Hwy 71. 17-year-old Bree Ducote was driving a 2007 Chevrolet pickup northbound... more »

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