Melissa Gregory

If the Rapides Parish School Board approves, parts of Caroline Dormon Junior High School soon will bear the names of two couples who helped make the school a reality.

All eight men sought in connection to the death of an Alexandria man now have been arrested, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

Also, aggravated assault with firearm charge against former police officer dropped Alexandria Town Talk Aug. 25, 2026, 8:53 a.m. CT

If you want to learn how to handle venomous snakes, a class offered by Northwestern State University will show you how to do so safely so you can earn a certification.

A malfunction at an injection site is the reason Alexandria residents might be smelling a strong odor on Wednesday morning, according to a news release.

An education advocate hailed for his work in Harlem will be the featured speaker at The Rapides Foundation's 2026 Symposium Luncheon.

All Alexandria Senior High School students will report to their classrooms for the first time this year on Sept. 8, according to the Rapides Parish School Board.

Mary Manhein began her talk by weaving through the history of language, of writing, for Cenla Authors Club members Thursday night, but she also told them she had no magic lesson to help them.

The traditional opening of court ceremony Wednesday welcomed new faces, acknowledged coming changes and recognized those who have contributed to the legal profession in Rapides Parish.

A federal judge granted a motion from Clarence Albert Frazier Jr.'s defense to declare the case against him as complex, giving both the government and defense extra time to work on it.