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New resolution could halt Alexandria City Council from debating over multiple ambulance providers through next year

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Louisiana is planning to move incarcerated girls from a north Louisiana detention center. The...

Louisiana pulls incarcerated girls out controversial youth prison

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Julie O’Donoghue

Louisiana officials plan to move incarcerated girls held in state custody out of a north Louisiana detention center before Saturday, bringing an abrupt end to an arrangement with the facility that has been in place for 15 years.

Agriculture

Know the risk: CWD threatens Louisiana’s deer population

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Alena Noakes

With the start of deer season just a few days away, it is important for hunters to be mindful of the dangers of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

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The tribe was awarded $6.4 million to construct 19 new and affordable housing units in order to...

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe awarded grant to provide new housing for tribal families

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Colin Vedros

The tribe was awarded $6.4 million to construct 19 new and affordable housing units.

State

Attorney, parents of Ronald Greene and Tyre Nichols call for federal civil rights charges

Updated: 13 hours ago

By WAFB Staff

The families of Ronald Greene and Tyre Nichols came together, along with civil rights attorney Ben Crump, for a news conference on Wednesday, Sept. 27, to request federal civil rights charges be filed against those accused of killing Green.

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Louisiana State Trooper Aubin Young following a DWI arrest in Atlanta, Georgia, in June 2022.

State trooper arraigned on domestic charge

Updated: 16 hours ago

By AnaClare Barras and Johnathan Manning

A state trooper arrested last year is facing more legal issues.

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PPD is seeking this person who is wanted for questioning.

Pineville police asking for help identifying person

Updated: 22 hours ago

By KALB Digital Team

This person is wanted for questioning in reference to an investigation.

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Louisiana officials plan to move incarcerated girls held in state custody out of a north...

Louisiana pulls incarcerated girls out controversial youth prison

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A second agenda item has been added that would essentially prevent the council from making any...

New resolution could halt Alexandria from debating over multi-ambulance providers through next year

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In Marksville, the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana was awarded a multi-million dollar grant...

Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana awarded housing grant

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With the start of deer season just a few days away, it is important for hunters to be mindful...

CWD threatens Louisiana’s deer population

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Gubernatorial candidates Shawn Wilson and Stephen Waguespack answer questions April 26, 2023,...

Governor’s race: Waguespack, Wilson pitch visions for Louisiana’s future in New Orleans debate

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:00 PM CDT

By FOX 8 Staff

Gubernatorial candidates will face off in a debate at the University of New Orleans

Safety

Boil advisories in Cenla

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:03 AM CDT

By KALB Digital Team

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Cenla road closures

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 9:17 AM CDT

By KALB Digital Team

Here’s al look at local traffic closures for our area.

State

Statewide burn ban UPDATED due to concerning dry conditions

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 1:20 PM CDT

By LDAF

Violation of this burn ban order could result in criminal and/or civil penalties.

Crime

Pitkin woman accused of causing HWY 113 fire

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:12 PM CDT

By KALB Digital Team

A woman from Pitkin has been accused of causing the fire that occurred on Louisiana Highway 113 in Rapides Parish that spread into Vernon Parish.

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Rose Marie Taylor died in May of 2022 while in custody following an altercation with the...

Family of Rose Marie Taylor starts rally to find justice

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:16 PM CDT

By Colin Vedros

Several people gathered in downtown Alexandria for a rally on September 26, demanding justice for Rose Marie Taylor, who died in May 2022 while in APD custody.

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Kolin Ruby Wise Water District awarded $1.1 million

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 4:26 PM CDT

By Delia A. Taylor and Joel McKenzie

The small Kolin Ruby Wise Water #11A District has been awarded a $1.1 million loan from the Louisiana Department of Health’s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program.

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PMHS's Homecoming weekend celebrates generations of Warhorses.

Peabody Magnet High School’s Homecoming draws generations of Warhorses

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 8:58 PM CDT

By Bennett Roland Jr.

PMHS's Homecoming weekend celebrates generations of Warhorses.

State

Officials offering $15K reward for arson information on large wildfires in La.

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:59 AM CDT

By WAFB Staff

The Louisiana Forestry Association (LFA) is offering a cash reward of up to $15,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for starting any of these fires

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APD responded to a call around 7:20 p.m. in reference to a shooting victim.

APD investigating homicide on Eastwood Boulevard

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 3:28 PM CDT

By Bennett Roland Jr.

APD responded to a call around 7:20 p.m. in reference to a shooting victim.

Crime

Darrelle Scott says a D.A.'s office representative informed him of his shooter's escape from...

Attempted murder victim says his attacker escaped juvenile custody, no alert to public

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT

By Maddie Kerth

The victim says his family and his belief in God keeps him fighting for justice.

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Multiple units on scene at England Airpark Sunday night

Multiple soldiers being treated for heat-related illnesses after military drills at AEX

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT

By KALB Digital Team

Multiple units were responded to England Airpark Sunday, Sept. 24 to an incident connected to military drills.

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Pre-trial meeting set for woman accused of killing 6-year-old Harahan girl

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:50 AM CDT

By FOX 8 Staff

Landon faces charges for allegedly killing a six-year-old girl in Harahan.

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John Grimes has pleaded "not guilty" to a charge of "cruelty to juveniles."

Former Phoenix Magnet principal trial date delayed to February for cruelty to juvenile charge

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:48 PM CDT

By Brooke Buford

The case is assigned to Judge Patricia Koch.

Education

RPSB: Bolton to hire new principal, assistant principal for new magnet school

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 2:25 PM CDT

By Colin Vedros

No date has been set yet for the hiring.

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Cenla residents at a candlelight vigil for murder victims in Alexandria, Louisiana on Sept. 25,...

Cenla honors those lost to violence with candlelight vigil

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT

By Colin Vedros

In Central Louisiana, the National Day of Remembrance was marked with a candlelight vigil that was held for families who have lost a loved one to violence.

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