Pregnant woman, child detained at Dulles seek release
A federal judge in Alexandria is holding an emergency hearing Friday involving a pregnant woman and her young son from Ghana who have been detained at Dulles...
May 29, 2026Open source
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Alexandria takes up plan to boost businesses, update Duke Street corridor
On Tuesday, the City of Alexandria considered an update to one of its oldest and most diverse corridors: Duke Street.
May 27, 2026Open source
Alexandria police shoot man suspected of killing woman inside apartment
Alexandria police killed a man early Monday after they say he killed a woman inside an apartment. It began with a 911 call: Someone reported a woman had been...
May 18, 2026Open source
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Isn't Radical Enough for Graham Platner and the 'New' Democratic Party
Explore the rise of radical Democrats like Graham Platner reshaping fundraising and party politics.
May 6, 2026Open source
Primary Tuesday 2026 UPDATE: Voters voice concerns with data centers
Infrastructure, immigration and integrity were among the issues on the minds of voters in Alexandria during voting Tuesday’s primary election.
May 5, 2026Open source
‘TAKE IT DOWN’: MTG Says Massie Attack Ad Insinuating a Throuple with AOC and Ilhan Omar Violates Reven...
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) came to the defense of Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) this week after a PAC, MAGA Kentucky, ran an attack ad claiming Ma...
May 5, 2026Open source
Stupid or LYING? YOU Decide! This Claim About Trump Voters from AOC Could Be Her DUMBEST Yet (Watch)
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May 4, 2026Open source
Winner of Brother Martin-Alexandria gives complete performance to advance to semis
The Brother Martin train just keeps on rolling down the track.
May 4, 2026Open source
Alexandria-Brother Martin winner uses no-hitter, run rule in quarterfinal opener
Alexandria-Brother Martin winner uses no-hitter, run rule in quarterfinal opener
May 3, 2026Open source
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Was Asked If There Would Ever Be A Gay US President, And Her Response Was Priceless
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Was Asked If There Would Ever Be A Gay US President, And Her Response Was Priceless
May 3, 2026Open source
Breaking News You Have To See Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Answer To Whether The US Will Ever Have A Gay Pres...
Breaking News You Have To See Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Answer To Whether The US Will Ever Have A Gay President She's not wrong. Larry Fitzmaurice • 14...
May 2, 2026Open source
Alexandria increasing parking rates, fines in approved budget
Alexandria increasing parking rates, fines in approved budget
May 2, 2026Open source
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Louisiana announces $3.6 billion AI data center near Boyce
Governor Jeff Landry and other Louisiana leaders announced the groundbreaking of a $3.6 billion Applied Digital AI factory campus near Boyce in Rapides Parish.
May 27, 2026Open source
Rapides Foundation grant supports Beyond Graduation Program at LCU
Louisiana Christian University has been awarded a grant from The Rapides Foundation for $25,700 for the Beyond Graduation Program, a project designed to clos...
May 7, 2026Open source
LSU basketball transfer portal tracker 2026: Who is on coach Will Wade’s 2026-27 team?
The game ball sits on the court during a timeout in the first half of LSU’s home game against Texas A&M on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the PMAC in Baton Rou...
May 6, 2026Open source
Pineville’s China Queen permanently closed after roadkill controversy
The China Queen Restaurant in Pineville is permanently closed.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Hammond police officer arrested, accused of participating in cockfighting, officials say
A Hammond, Louisiana, police officer was arrested in connection with cockfighting activities, according to Hammond city officials.
May 27, 2026Open source
Louisiana wants $50 million for fortified roofs. Here’s how it could help insurance rates.
Louisiana state lawmakers appear poised to pass a bill that would add significantly more money to the grant program that gives Louisiana homeowners $10,000 e...
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana voters reject all five constitutional amendments. See results, what it means now.
The results also mean that the city of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish will not get its own school district, and that the mandatory retirement age for...
May 17, 2026Open source
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Saturday’s Republican primary in Louisiana, unable to convince voters that he deserv...
May 17, 2026Open source
Man arrested in deadly Beech Street stabbing, police say
The Baton Rouge Police Department says one man is behind bars after his arrest in connection to a deadly stabbing.
May 12, 2026Open source
ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ is reportedly coming to Baton Rouge for Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut
Coach Lane Kiffin’s LSU football program has another high-profile season opener this coming season at home against Clemson, and ESPN wants its signature co...
May 12, 2026Open source
Advocates back latest master plan for downtown Baton Rouge: ‘A place we can all call home’
Plan Baton Rouge III, the third part of a master plan for downtown Baton Rouge, was unveiled at a Downtown Development District meeting where attendees voice...
May 12, 2026Open source
Mayor’s proposed raises for Baton Rouge city workers stir concerns over pension system stability
Some conservative members of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council fear that Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ sweeping raises for city-parish workers could harm t...
May 12, 2026Open source
Chicken wing lovers to unite for a good cause: Wing Wars of Acadiana returns
Wing Wars of Acadiana is back at Parc International in downtown Lafayette on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Gifting Grace Proj...
May 12, 2026Open source
Silver Alert: Assistance needed locating missing Opelousas man
The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office for 81-year-old Lee Darbonne.
May 12, 2026Open source
Historic building collapses overnight
The old Coburn's Supply building near the corner of Second and Grant streets collapsed overnight, just as a bill was moving through the legislature that migh...
May 12, 2026Open source
Baton Rouge high school celebrates 10 years of dual diploma program
GEO Next Generation High School is celebrating 10 years of operation in Louisiana’s capital city, where students can earn a high school diploma and a colle...
May 12, 2026Open source
One more wet day before turning dry
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One more day of widespread rain and storms is ahead before conditions dry out and temperatures heat back up.
May 11, 2026Open source
Gov. Landry orders flags at half-staff in honor of Mall of Louisiana victim
Gov. Jeff Landry orders flags at half-staff to honor Martha Elizabeth Odom.
May 8, 2026Open source
Highway 22 fully reopens after propane leak near Madisonville restaurant
The 150-gallon propane tank leak was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Louisiana State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
Highway 22 fully reopens after propane leak near Madisonville restaurant
The 150-gallon propane tank leak was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Louisiana State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
So, After All of Ketanji Brown Jackson's Whining About the Voting Rights Act Decision, She Did This...
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissents on Voting Rights Act ruling; Supreme Court upholds Louisiana map decision.
May 7, 2026Open source
Tornado Warning in effect for parts of Mississippi, Washington Parish
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Mississippi and Washington Parish. The warning, which includes Tylertown and Lexie, Mi...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Location
Alexandria is in Rapides County, Louisiana.
Region: Central Louisiana
ZIP Codes
71301, 71302, 71303, 71306, 71307, 71309, 71315
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How Louisiana Industry is Using CCS
Louisiana’s oil and gas industry has helped power the state’s economy since 1901, driving workforce growth and providing opportunities for local communit...
May 29, 2026Open source
Drive-thru coffee, cryotherapy, pilates: Experts share retail trends after Las Vegas event
Dozens of Louisiana real estate expert joined more than 20,000 investors and brokers at the ICSC convention in Las Vegas last week. The lack of new shopping...
May 29, 2026Open source
Guest Column: Louisiana must turn the page on coastal lawsuits
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that Louisiana’s coastal lawsuits against oil companies belong in federal court, thus putting the whole, d...
May 29, 2026Open source
Louisiana lawmakers could send proposed congressional map to governor's desk today
Lawmakers are set to debate Senate Bill 121 Thursday, which is a proposed congressional map that eliminates one of the state's Black majority districts.
May 28, 2026Open source
Louisiana announces $3.6 billion AI data center near Boyce
Governor Jeff Landry and other Louisiana leaders announced the groundbreaking of a $3.6 billion Applied Digital AI factory campus near Boyce in Rapides Parish.
May 27, 2026Open source
7 injured in Louisiana mass shooting, more hurt trying to escape
A late-night mass shooting outside a nightclub in a small Louisiana town on Sunday injured seven people, while even more individuals were hurt as they tried...
May 27, 2026Open source
Maryland woman describes ICE detention conditions in Louisiana
A woman from Maryland detained by ICE last year told News4 conditions are challenging inside the detention center where she’s been held since August.
May 27, 2026Open source
Louisiana restricts SNAP EBT card use to in-state and border-area purchases
Starting May 26, Louisiana SNAP recipients will only be able to use their EBT cards for purchases made within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisian...
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
Coordinates
31.2885190, -92.4633490
Local Time
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