Alexandria News

A neighbor concerned with drug activity helps police nab two Alexandria citizens. via KALB-TV Alexandria

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Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced three appointments to the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners. via KALB-TV Alexandria

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An investigation into possible drug activity in an Alexandria, La., neighborhood led city police to an abandoned car with 53 marijuana plants growing in it. via Fox News

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“This is the most important philanthropic challenge alumni and LSU supporters have ever been asked to undertake, and this is our chance to make a difference.”

The "Forever LSU" fundraising campaign is up to about $485 million, university officials announced Wednesday. via WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge

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A 41-year-old Woodworth woman has been arrested and charged with 67 counts of felony theft after an Alexandria surgeon reported to police more than $500,000 had been stolen from his office by his former office ... via KNOE-TV Monroe

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Producers of a new movie about Bonnie and Clyde are looking for locals to populate the Great Depression-era scene they will recreate for the silver screen. via KLFY-TV Lafayette

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“Then, once those athletes are identified, we take them through a six week course. During those six weeks we focus on jumping mechanics, strengthening, flexibility and neuromuscular training.”

If you are a female or have a daughter who plays sports, you should know that one out of every 100 high school and one out of every 10 collegiate female athletes will suffer a serious knee injury this year. via KALB-TV Alexandria

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The Alexandria City Council was in special session today. Many people thought when they came out, there would be an agreement between Cleco and the City. via KALB-TV Alexandria

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The Shaw Group Inc., an engineering, construction and environmental company, said it has been awarded a contract for environmental cleanup at two shuttered Air Force bases, including one in Louisiana. via KATC-TV Lafayette

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“What if an individual dies, what happens to his or her direct deposit or check?”

This story is about local people and their concerns and priorities. I spent the day going around Alexandria, talking with men and women about how they'll spend their government stimulus checks. via KALB-TV Alexandria

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