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Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:12 PM CDT
|By Dylan Domangue, Bennett Roland Jr., Alena Noakes, Ben Gauthier and KALB Digital Team
The mayor claimed KALB′s lack of access to information is inaccurate, despite our attempts to get answers
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Parents weigh in on the change to RPSB's 'Better Facilities' strategic plan.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
School uniforms and the ‘Better Facilities’ strategic plan were both taken up at Tuesday’s Rapides Parish School Board Meeting.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
For decades, Kees Park has been a recreational asset for many.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:45 PM CDT
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Since 1985, the festival has been a Louisiana staple, known to some as the Festival of Flowers.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The Grant Parish School Board has voted to adopt a four-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
From harvest to shipping, Bernard’s is now completely self-sufficient.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Louisiana State University is using the month of March to spread awareness.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:56 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
March is the first month in three years that SNAP recipients will only receive their regular benefit amount.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:52 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The school board will now move forward with putting together that advisory council.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:00 AM CST
|By Alena Noakes and Bennett Roland Jr.
The Rapides Parish School Board has passed a substitute motion relating to the “Better Facilities” strategic plan during its March 7 meeting.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:49 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr. and Allie Purser
Superintendent Jeff Powell visited Phoenix Magnet Elementary in an effort to clear up confusion on the Rapides Parish School Board’s ‘Better Facilities’ strategic plan.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:41 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The entire city is affected by this issue.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 10:27 PM CST
|By Alena Noakes, Bennett Roland Jr. and Allie Purser
The final item on the March 7 regular meeting agenda, if passed, would close Phoenix Magnet, Rapides Academy, Alma Redwine and Horseshoe Drive Elementary.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 11:06 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
A staple in the Glenmora area has reopened its doors after a seven-year hiatus.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 11:05 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Cenla farmers and first responders receive lesson in grain bin safety.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The Rapides Parish Library is asking residents to bring in their unwanted beads anytime, now through next January.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
‘Hooping For a Cause’ brings first responders and local youth together on the hardwood.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 6:42 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The Pineville Police Department has launched a new drone program as a new tool to help fight crime.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Entering the restaurant instantly takes you back to America’s Golden Age, a simpler time.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:01 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The annual event is all about tradition and fellowship for the Mamou community.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:40 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The Alexandria Zoo welcomed two new guests to the park Monday Feb. 20.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The Grant Parish church fire is now being investigated by State Fire Marshal's Office.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:38 PM CST
|By KALB Digital Team and Bennett Roland Jr.
The fire resulted in the total loss of a church that has been in the Grant Parish community for more than 120 years.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 7:11 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Freshmen in Grant Parish took a break from classroom learning and learned lessons of a different kind, life lessons.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Residents in Alexandria’s Garden District are preparing for a big Mardi Gras weekend.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 10:32 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
It was a bright night in Pineville as the ‘Night of Lights’ parade rolled down Main Street.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 4:48 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The Cenla Retired Teachers Association celebrated its 62nd Founders Day on Thursday.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 4:45 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
February is heart month, and Rapides Regional Medical Center is shedding light on the importance of knowing Hands-Only CPR.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The Alexandria Housing Authority is launching a tool to expedite the process for housing applicants.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 10:10 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The Rapides Parish School Board has adopted the Mid-August Start Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 4:37 PM CST
|By KALB Digital Team and Bennett Roland Jr.
The identity of the shooter was determined to be Desmond Lamonte Clowers.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Enrich, ensure and encourage was the message hundreds of students heard before competing in the fifth annual Educators Rising competition.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:49 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
After nearly 6,000 votes were cast on the original four options, RPSB has narrowed it down to two options.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Throughout the state, February is dedicated to young students, by highlighting early education and enrollment.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
In the last few years, the Health Department has become the go-to for COVID testing and all things COVID related, however, they are still your link to health screenings and other important health education information.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Alexandria is set to receive 1.2 million dollars for water projects. And Ball has secured 3.3 million for sewer.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:17 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
LifeShare Blood Center is kicking off the Mardi Gras season with a sweet treat for all blood donors.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:21 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The role of an Army medic is immeasurable. They provide lifesaving emergency treatment to fellow soldiers, oftentimes during extreme chaos.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The City of Pineville is getting closer to naming a permanent chief of police.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:08 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The American Red Cross is launching the "Sound the Alarm" campaign to reduce the number of injuries and deaths related to house fires.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:32 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The North Rapides Business and Industry Alliance held its first meeting of the new year on Monday, Jan 23.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:27 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The Louisiana Forestry Association collaborated with FFA students to pass out hundreds of trees, in an effort to clean the air, purify our water and provide a home for wildlife.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:33 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Voting will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, January 27.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:19 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
As the weather has gotten colder, more Central Louisiana residents are getting sick.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:24 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
Farmers say freezing December temperatures, cold snaps and supply shortages are the culprit for the high prices we are seeing.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:44 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
A misconception led to several believing a final vote on the bike trail was imminent.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 7:01 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The AG office's goal is to help officers as well as community advocates achieve the highest level of victim care and offender accountability.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 7:04 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The LDWF is urging the public to ‘Get Out and Fish’ so residents can take advantage of Louisiana’s natural beauty and delicious resources.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
The Alexandria chapter of Stop the Violence recently formed a new partnership that will allow the organization to provide more resources to kids in Cenla.
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