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Rapides Parish schools to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students in 2025-26 - CenLANow.com
Rapides Parish schools to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students in 2025-26 CenLANow.com
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:34 pm
Rapides Parish School Board announces free meals for all students in 2025-2026 school year - KALB
Rapides Parish School Board announces free meals for all students in 2025-2026 school year KALB
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:14 pm
What happened to the Greyhound buses in Alexandria? - KALB
What happened to the Greyhound buses in Alexandria? KALB
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:28 pm
Juvenile arrested on arson charges after 3 fires outside Woodworth apartment doors - The Town Talk
Juvenile arrested on arson charges after 3 fires outside Woodworth apartment doors The Town Talk
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:32 pm
Programming Change for Friday, July 11 - KALB
Programming Change for Friday, July 11 KALB
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:00 pm
Alexandria International Airport announces change to security screening process - CenLANow.com
Alexandria International Airport announces change to security screening process CenLANow.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:26 pm
Rapides Parish Library events for the month of July - KALB
Rapides Parish Library events for the month of July KALB
Published on 9 July 2025 | 2:34 pm
AEX says most passengers can now wear shoes during TSA process - KALB
AEX says most passengers can now wear shoes during TSA process KALB
Published on 9 July 2025 | 2:06 pm
Rapides Parish Library events for the month of July - KALB
Rapides Parish Library events for the month of July KALB
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:11 am
Movies and TV shows casting in Alexandria - KTBS
Movies and TV shows casting in Alexandria KTBS
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:31 am
Juvenile arrested for aggravated arson in Woodworth - KALB
Juvenile arrested for aggravated arson in Woodworth KALB
Published on 8 July 2025 | 8:52 pm
Four charged with attempted murder in Pineville shooting incident - CenLANow.com
Four charged with attempted murder in Pineville shooting incident CenLANow.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 3:28 pm
Teenager located, Grayson Purkel still missing in Alexandria - CenLANow.com
Teenager located, Grayson Purkel still missing in Alexandria CenLANow.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 12:46 pm
Discover tea’s health perks at Rapides Library’s free event - CenLANow.com
Discover tea’s health perks at Rapides Library’s free event CenLANow.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 6:55 pm
LEAP results released for Rapides Parish students - KALB
LEAP results released for Rapides Parish students KALB
Published on 7 July 2025 | 6:41 pm
Rapides Parish School Board’s Literacy Bus tour happening soon - KALB
Rapides Parish School Board’s Literacy Bus tour happening soon KALB
Published on 7 July 2025 | 1:33 pm
The Rapides Parish School Board’s Literacy Bus tour is happening soon - KALB
The Rapides Parish School Board’s Literacy Bus tour is happening soon KALB
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:54 am
Rodents, improper food temps: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections - June 23-27 - The Town Talk
Rodents, improper food temps: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections - June 23-27 The Town Talk
Published on 7 July 2025 | 9:03 am
Rapides school corporal punishment issue goes back to committee for more discussion - The Town Talk
Rapides school corporal punishment issue goes back to committee for more discussion The Town Talk
Published on 3 July 2025 | 9:11 am
Rapides Regional announces closures of ALL Rapides Urgent Care clinics - KALB
Rapides Regional announces closures of ALL Rapides Urgent Care clinics KALB
Published on 2 July 2025 | 10:47 pm
Rapides Regional announces closures of ALL Rapides Urgent Care clinics - KALB
Rapides Regional announces closures of ALL Rapides Urgent Care clinics KALB
Published on 2 July 2025 | 8:22 pm
Corporal punishment could return to Rapides Parish schools - KALB
Corporal punishment could return to Rapides Parish schools KALB
Published on 2 July 2025 | 3:13 am
Looking for Fourth of July fun? Here are 3 events to fill your weekend in Rapides Parish - The Town Talk
Looking for Fourth of July fun? Here are 3 events to fill your weekend in Rapides Parish The Town Talk
Published on 1 July 2025 | 3:21 pm
Corporal punishment could return to Rapides Parish schools - KALB
Corporal punishment could return to Rapides Parish schools KALB
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Teacher groups get updates, answers on education in Rapides Parish - The Town Talk
Teacher groups get updates, answers on education in Rapides Parish The Town Talk
Published on 26 June 2025 | 3:21 pm
Fatal crashes in LaSalle and Rapides parishes claim two lives - WKRG
Fatal crashes in LaSalle and Rapides parishes claim two lives WKRG
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish home listings asked for less money in May - see the current median price here - The Town Talk
Rapides Parish home listings asked for less money in May - see the current median price here The Town Talk
Published on 23 June 2025 | 2:21 am
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE June 22, 2025 Juvenile Killed in Rapides Parish UTV Crash Rapides Parish – On June 22, 2025, at approximately 12:06 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on West River Road south of Louisiana High - Facebook
Published on 22 June 2025 | 5:57 pm
Two detained after domestic disturbance with alleged gunfire - KALB
Two detained after domestic disturbance with alleged gunfire KALB
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
13-year-old killed in UTV crash in Rapides Parish - KALB
13-year-old killed in UTV crash in Rapides Parish KALB
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Oakdale teen dies in UTV crash in Rapides Parish - KPLC 7 News
Oakdale teen dies in UTV crash in Rapides Parish KPLC 7 News
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
LifeShare Blood Drive at Rapides Regional Medical Center - KALB
LifeShare Blood Drive at Rapides Regional Medical Center KALB
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Event to celebrate Juneteenth set for Friday at Alexandria Rapides Parish Library branch - The Town Talk
Event to celebrate Juneteenth set for Friday at Alexandria Rapides Parish Library branch The Town Talk
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Rodents, flies and mislabled crawfish: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections - June 2-6 - The Town Talk
Rodents, flies and mislabled crawfish: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections - June 2-6 The Town Talk
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish Library is offering a summer meal program - KALB
Rapides Parish Library is offering a summer meal program KALB
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
A New Chapter: Pafford EMS begins servicing residents in Rapides Parish - KALB
A New Chapter: Pafford EMS begins servicing residents in Rapides Parish KALB
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
A New Chapter: Pafford EMS begins servicing residents in Rapides - KALB
A New Chapter: Pafford EMS begins servicing residents in Rapides KALB
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Roaches, mislabled crawfish, shrimp: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections - May 26-30 - The Town Talk
Roaches, mislabled crawfish, shrimp: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections - May 26-30 The Town Talk
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Dry Prong man passes away following crash in Rapides Parish - KALB
Dry Prong man passes away following crash in Rapides Parish KALB
Published on 8 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Dry Prong man passes away following crash in Rapides Parish - KALB
Dry Prong man passes away following crash in Rapides Parish KALB
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish Library has new items available for checkout - KALB
Rapides Parish Library has new items available for checkout KALB
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish Coliseum officially titled ‘Laborde Earles Coliseum’ - KALB
Rapides Parish Coliseum officially titled ‘Laborde Earles Coliseum’ KALB
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish Coliseum officially titled ‘Laborde Earles Coliseum’ - KALB
Rapides Parish Coliseum officially titled ‘Laborde Earles Coliseum’ KALB
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
The Rapides Parish School Board is offering free food for kids during the summer - KALB
The Rapides Parish School Board is offering free food for kids during the summer KALB
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish School Board offering free food for kids during the summer - KALB
Rapides Parish School Board offering free food for kids during the summer KALB
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish Drug Court graduates celebrate new beginnings - KALB
Rapides Parish Drug Court graduates celebrate new beginnings KALB
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Ambulance Service Board discusses intentions prior to launch of Pafford EMS - KALB
Rapides Ambulance Service Board discusses intentions prior to launch of Pafford EMS KALB
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Ambulance Service Board discusses intentions prior to launch of Pafford EMS - KALB
Rapides Ambulance Service Board discusses intentions prior to launch of Pafford EMS KALB
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish School Board receives report highlighting increase in disciplinary actions - KALB
Rapides Parish School Board receives report highlighting increase in disciplinary actions KALB
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Regional Trauma Center to hold Stop the Bleed training - KALB
Rapides Regional Trauma Center to hold Stop the Bleed training KALB
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Accident involving bus on MacArthur and Bayou Rapides in Alexandria - KALB
Accident involving bus on MacArthur and Bayou Rapides in Alexandria KALB
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Louisiana man arrested, accused of stealing 500 pounds of crawfish from farmer's traps - NOLA.com
Louisiana man arrested, accused of stealing 500 pounds of crawfish from farmer's traps NOLA.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides DA speaks on attempted attack on ‘Cheneyville Slasher’ in court - KALB
Rapides DA speaks on attempted attack on ‘Cheneyville Slasher’ in court KALB
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Hunter Ed Field Day - Rapides - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Hunter Ed Field Day - Rapides Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides DA speaks on attempted attack on ‘Cheneyville Slasher’ in court - KALB
Rapides DA speaks on attempted attack on ‘Cheneyville Slasher’ in court KALB
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish School Board held 3 groundbreaking ceremonies - KALB
Rapides Parish School Board held 3 groundbreaking ceremonies KALB
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Alexandria man arrested on Rapides drug trafficking charges arrested again by FBI - The Town Talk
Alexandria man arrested on Rapides drug trafficking charges arrested again by FBI The Town Talk
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
RADE unit makes its largest drug bust to date, valued over $1 million - KALB
RADE unit makes its largest drug bust to date, valued over $1 million KALB
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Excess sales tax revenue leads to almost $8K for Rapides schools' degreed employees - The Town Talk
Excess sales tax revenue leads to almost $8K for Rapides schools' degreed employees The Town Talk
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
$27-million bond for Pineville schools passes by just 22 votes in low turnout - The Town Talk
$27-million bond for Pineville schools passes by just 22 votes in low turnout The Town Talk
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Racial discrimination: Federal lawsuit, complaints filed against RPSB over 3 incidents - KALB
Racial discrimination: Federal lawsuit, complaints filed against RPSB over 3 incidents KALB
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Markese Harrell found guilty by Rapides Parish jury - KALB
Markese Harrell found guilty by Rapides Parish jury KALB
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
May 3 Rapides election: 5 issues on ballot, and all concern public school taxes, bond - The Town Talk
May 3 Rapides election: 5 issues on ballot, and all concern public school taxes, bond The Town Talk
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
LSP reports over 120 criminal arrests in two days in Rapides & Avoyelles - KALB
LSP reports over 120 criminal arrests in two days in Rapides & Avoyelles KALB
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
ARC Rapides Fishing Day with Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office - KALB
ARC Rapides Fishing Day with Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office KALB
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Probe launched after skeletal remains found in Rapides Parish fire - KLFY.com
Probe launched after skeletal remains found in Rapides Parish fire KLFY.com
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
See the list: Rapides Parish high school seniors get ready for 2025 graduation ceremonies - Yahoo
See the list: Rapides Parish high school seniors get ready for 2025 graduation ceremonies Yahoo
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pafford EMS awarded ambulance service contract for Rapides Parish residents - KALB
Pafford EMS awarded ambulance service contract for Rapides Parish residents KALB
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pafford EMS awarded ambulance service contract for Rapides Parish residents - KALB
Pafford EMS awarded ambulance service contract for Rapides Parish residents KALB
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
The Rapides Parish Library has a new mobile app available for download on Apple and Android devices. - KALB
The Rapides Parish Library has a new mobile app available for download on Apple and Android devices. KALB
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish Library has new free app available to download - KALB
Rapides Parish Library has new free app available to download KALB
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Fentanyl Bust: 2 arrested in Rapides Parish - KALB
Fentanyl Bust: 2 arrested in Rapides Parish KALB
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Fentanyl Bust: 2 arrested in Rapides Parish, 3 ounces recovered - KALB
Fentanyl Bust: 2 arrested in Rapides Parish, 3 ounces recovered KALB
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
4 races on Rapides Parish's March 29 ballot, along with 4 constitutional amendments - The Town Talk
4 races on Rapides Parish's March 29 ballot, along with 4 constitutional amendments The Town Talk
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Back to drawing board in search for Rapides Parish’s sole ambulance provider - KALB
Back to drawing board in search for Rapides Parish’s sole ambulance provider KALB
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
LDWF Agents Cite Rapides Parish Man for Deer Hunting Violations - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
LDWF Agents Cite Rapides Parish Man for Deer Hunting Violations Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
LSUA Receives A.C Buchanan Building in Donation from Rapides Regional Medical Center and The Rapides Foundation - lsua.edu
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Regional Medical Center donates building to LSUA - KALB
Rapides Regional Medical Center donates building to LSUA KALB
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Police Jury asks residents not to burn as high winds continue to hit area - The Town Talk
Rapides Police Jury asks residents not to burn as high winds continue to hit area The Town Talk
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Results released in search for Rapides Parish’s sole ambulance provider - KALB
Results released in search for Rapides Parish’s sole ambulance provider KALB
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Police Jury votes 8-1 to seek recommendation from committee on ambulance provider - The Town Talk
Rapides Police Jury votes 8-1 to seek recommendation from committee on ambulance provider The Town Talk
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Free Ozempic available to Rapides Parish residents - KALB
Free Ozempic available to Rapides Parish residents KALB
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish (LA) to Change Ambulance Providers After 30 Years - JEMS
Rapides Parish (LA) to Change Ambulance Providers After 30 Years JEMS
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
New sole ambulance provider recommended for Rapides Parish - KALB
New sole ambulance provider recommended for Rapides Parish KALB
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Reminder: Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters Office temporarily moving - KALB
Reminder: Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters Office temporarily moving KALB
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
New sole ambulance provider recommended for Rapides Parish - KALB
New sole ambulance provider recommended for Rapides Parish KALB
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Inmate’s death reported at Rapides Parish Detention Center - KALB
Inmate’s death reported at Rapides Parish Detention Center KALB
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Inmate’s death reported at Rapides Parish Detention Center - KALB
Inmate’s death reported at Rapides Parish Detention Center KALB
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
School choice options open up for Rapides Parish students - KALB
School choice options open up for Rapides Parish students KALB
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Former Pineville police officer, investigator with Rapides DA’s office arrested - KALB
Former Pineville police officer, investigator with Rapides DA’s office arrested KALB
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Rapides Parish Public Schools closed for students Feb. 14 and 17 - KALB
Rapides Parish Public Schools closed for students Feb. 14 and 17 KALB
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Cenla Votes: Karan Corley speaks on Rapides Parish Clerk of Court candidacy - KALB
Cenla Votes: Karan Corley speaks on Rapides Parish Clerk of Court candidacy KALB
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Rapides DA obtains death warrant for the “Cheneyville Slasher” - KALB
Rapides DA obtains death warrant for the “Cheneyville Slasher” KALB
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Report: Rapides' new Calm and Connect Academy should have students beginning Feb. 18 - The Town Talk
Report: Rapides' new Calm and Connect Academy should have students beginning Feb. 18 The Town Talk
Published on 7 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Cenla Votes: Thomas David III speaks on Rapides Clerk of Court candidacy - KALB
Cenla Votes: Thomas David III speaks on Rapides Clerk of Court candidacy KALB
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Voice of the People w/ Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood - KALB
Voice of the People w/ Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood KALB
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am
KALB Investigates: School Safety in Rapides Parish - KALB
KALB Investigates: School Safety in Rapides Parish KALB
Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Rapides Parish public schools planning to reopen Thursday after two snow days - The Town Talk
Rapides Parish public schools planning to reopen Thursday after two snow days The Town Talk
Published on 22 January 2025 | 8:00 am
See winter weather closures and cancelations for Rapides Parish, surrounding area - The Town Talk
See winter weather closures and cancelations for Rapides Parish, surrounding area The Town Talk
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Rapides Parish School Board v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - adfmedia.org
Rapides Parish School Board v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services adfmedia.org
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Rapides School Board releases proposed calendars for 2 academic years, plans Jan. 7 vote - The Town Talk
Rapides School Board releases proposed calendars for 2 academic years, plans Jan. 7 vote The Town Talk
Published on 5 December 2024 | 8:00 am
See the three runoffs, five tax renewals on Saturday ballot for Rapides Parish voters - The Town Talk
See the three runoffs, five tax renewals on Saturday ballot for Rapides Parish voters The Town Talk
Published on 5 December 2024 | 8:00 am