Ball News

HENDERSON: To Corey Sr. and Vanetta Jenkins of Alexandria, a son, Corey De'Wayne Jr., 6 lbs.

Central Louisiana residents awoke Saturday to the sight of that "Winter Wonderland" of music fame, but with few of the expected problems from the overnight dusting of snow.

Rapides Parish Jail booking records show the following suspects were booked into the jail on felony charges: Nov.

Rapides Parish Crime Stoppers is looking for information about the person behind an Oct.

All city offices in Alexandria, Pineville and Ball and all Rapides Parish offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veteran's Day.

People searching for a good piece of pecan pie -- and a slice of pure Americana -- can make their way to Main Street in Colfax this weekend for the 41st annual Louisiana Pecan Festival.

Laverne J. James, 53, of Ball, LA, who has been employed by the Town of Ball Police Department since 1993, pled guilty today to conspiring with others to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency following Hurricanes Rita and Gustav, United States Attorney Donald W. Washington announced.

The Ball police clerk pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon to a charge of conspiracy to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency after both Hurricanes Rita and Gustav.

PINEVILLE - Hundreds of soldiers from the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team converged on Camp Beauregard for annual training this month.

Missing Mizzy. If you've ever declared something ''altogether ooky,'' then raise a glass to the late Vic Mizzy.

$3 armband discount will be allowed with a Food Bank donation on. The traveling show will provide thrilling rides, fun games and tasty carnival treats.

Louisiana first lady Supriya Jindal will read to Morehouse Magnet students late this morning, her part in Jumpstart's Read for the Record Campaign.

Zurcare will have a grand opening celebration at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, with the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce.

The Mayor and the Chief of Police of Ball, Louisiana, along with three additional municipal employees, were indicted by a federal grand jury today for falsifying employee timesheets in connection with the town's disaster aid request for payroll reimbursement from FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav, United States Attorney Donald W. Washington ...

A three-week undercover operation by the Alexandria Police Department netted 27 suspects who have been charged in connection with prostitution, including one arrested three separate times and another two times.

PARENTING SESSIONS AT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH: 6 p.m., Located in Alexandria. Speaker will be, Dr.

19, LifeShare Blood Centers will join other blood centers across the country in celebrating the 5th Annual Blood Collectors Week, sponsored by AABB and Fenwal, Inc.

GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL CONDUCTING PUBLIC TOWN MEETING: 10:45 a.m., At the Pollock Community Center.

NEW BIRTH FELLOWSHIP AND CENTRAL LOUISIANA FAMILY C.A.R.E. 5K RUN/WALK: Registration begins at 6:15 a.m., followed by warm ups and stretches.

A 23-year-old Alexandria man was arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill a group of people at an Alexandria restaurant and then pointed a gun at them, police reported.