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Schools add security measures for graduation ceremonies
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (62+ words) KALB spoke with Angela Guillot, the Assistant Director of Community Services here at the City of Alexandria, about what's in store for this year's festivities. The U. S. Supreme Court has struck down. .. Schools add security measures for graduation ceremonies State leaders…...
Alexandria Country Day School students showcase STEM projects to community professionals
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (62+ words) KALB Alexandria Country Day School students showcase STEM projects to community professionals Mugshots released for 4 arrested in Alexandria, accused of weapons violations Starfish Book Nook and Coffee Corner hosts spring vendor event in Ball Meet your 6th Congressional District Candidates: Larry…...
Louisiana lawmakers block bill to drop school mandate for meningitis vaccine
1+ week, 6+ day ago (514+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (LSU Manship School News Service) - A proposal to roll back requirements for the meningitis vaccine in Louisiana schools stalled this week after facing opposition from medical professionals and lawmakers in both parties. House Bill 737, authored by Rep....
UPDATE: Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School to reopen Tuesday (April 14)
2+ week, 3+ day ago (112+ words) ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Rapides Parish School Board announced that Arthur F. Middle Magnet School will reopen on Tuesday, April 14. The school was closed on Monday, April 13, due to an HVAC and. .. ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Rapides Parish School Board announced…...
Treehouse Children's Museum opens summer camp registration
2+ week, 2+ day ago (249+ words) ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Treehouse Children's Museum has opened registration for its summer camps, with enrollment limited to 30 children per camp. The museum is offering eight summer camps with four different themes in two age groups. The first week of…...
LCU students discuss field placement work with Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (24+ words) KALB LCU students discuss field placement work with Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana...
Students could win a laptop from Attorney Gordon Mc Kernan
4+ week, 1+ day ago (287+ words) The following has been provided by Attorney Gordon Mc Kernan's Office: Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon Mc Kernan launches his firm's sixth annual Gordon's Grads laptop giveaway. The statewide initiative will award 15 free laptops to Louisiana high school seniors graduating…...
Spring into Motherhood" community baby shower offers expecting mothers resources, screenings
4+ week, 1+ day ago (118+ words) ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The inaugural "Spring into Motherhood" community baby shower was held at the Charles Hayward Activity Center in Alexandria on March 30. The event gave expecting mothers an opportunity to get health information and participate in some fun and…...
Local Event Offers Free Car Seat Inspections to Protect Young Passengers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (204+ words) ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Happening on Wednesday, March 11, Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital will be hosting a car seat check. This is a free event held from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. at the Scott Street entrance at Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital. According to…...
Local couple donates cooling bassinet to hospital after losing son
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (556+ words) ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A local couple donated a specialized cooling bassinet to Rapides Regional Medical Center to honor their son, who died one year ago. Daniel and Michelle Rush lost their son Ellis in February 2025 after learning during pregnancy that…...