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District court judges preview Rapides Parish summit to reduce school truancy - KALB
District court judges preview Rapides Parish summit to reduce school truancy KALB
Published on 5 September 2025 | 11:20 pm
District court judges preview Rapides Parish summit to reduce school truancy - KALB
District court judges preview Rapides Parish summit to reduce school truancy KALB
Published on 5 September 2025 | 11:20 pm
Two Rapides cases denied rehearings by La. Supreme Court - KALB
Two Rapides cases denied rehearings by La. Supreme Court KALB
Published on 4 September 2025 | 10:01 pm
Kayla Giles, Darrell James Robinson cases denied rehearings by La. Supreme Court - KALB
Kayla Giles, Darrell James Robinson cases denied rehearings by La. Supreme Court KALB
Published on 4 September 2025 | 7:17 pm
Heavy police presence on Rapides Avenue - KALB
Heavy police presence on Rapides Avenue KALB
Published on 3 September 2025 | 7:51 pm
State Police investigating APD officer-involved shooting on Chester Avenue - KALB
State Police investigating APD officer-involved shooting on Chester Avenue KALB
Published on 3 September 2025 | 6:51 pm
State Police confirms 1 dead in Alexandria officer-involved shooting on Chester Avenue - KALB
State Police confirms 1 dead in Alexandria officer-involved shooting on Chester Avenue KALB
Published on 3 September 2025 | 6:51 pm
Can insurance cover damages to 5 Alexandria schools after storm? Not likely, says district - The Town Talk
Can insurance cover damages to 5 Alexandria schools after storm? Not likely, says district The Town Talk
Published on 3 September 2025 | 4:41 pm
Alexandria police investigate shooting on Rapides Avenue - CenLANow.com
Alexandria police investigate shooting on Rapides Avenue CenLANow.com
Published on 3 September 2025 | 3:41 pm
Person shot on Rapides Avenue; APD investigating - KALB
Person shot on Rapides Avenue; APD investigating KALB
Published on 3 September 2025 | 2:53 pm
Rodents, flies: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections for Aug. 6-15 - The Town Talk
Rodents, flies: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections for Aug. 6-15 The Town Talk
Published on 2 September 2025 | 9:02 am
Rapides Parish schools stress safety & transparency after LSUA hoax - KALB
Rapides Parish schools stress safety & transparency after LSUA hoax KALB
Published on 28 August 2025 | 3:34 am
From the Sidelines to the End Zone: Rapides Regional Tackles Stroke Awareness at Cenla games - KALB
From the Sidelines to the End Zone: Rapides Regional Tackles Stroke Awareness at Cenla games KALB
Published on 27 August 2025 | 12:10 pm
Alexandria men arrested for over 5 pounds of fentanyl - KALB
Alexandria men arrested for over 5 pounds of fentanyl KALB
Published on 27 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish schools stress safety, transparency after LSUA hoax - KALB
Rapides Parish schools stress safety, transparency after LSUA hoax KALB
Published on 27 August 2025 | 7:00 am
From the sidelines to the end zone: Rapides Regional tackles stroke awareness at Cenla games - KALB
From the sidelines to the end zone: Rapides Regional tackles stroke awareness at Cenla games KALB
Published on 27 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Lawsuit filed by former Rapides Coliseum office manager heads back to court next month - The Town Talk
Lawsuit filed by former Rapides Coliseum office manager heads back to court next month The Town Talk
Published on 21 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Roaches, rodents, flies: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections for July 29-Aug. 6 - The Town Talk
Roaches, rodents, flies: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections for July 29-Aug. 6 The Town Talk
Published on 19 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Hunter Education Class - Rapides - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Hunter Education Class - Rapides Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Published on 18 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish man charged with child rape, $100k bond set - KLFY.com
Rapides Parish man charged with child rape, $100k bond set KLFY.com
Published on 18 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Regional donates to help fight hunger in Cenla - KALB
Rapides Regional donates to help fight hunger in Cenla KALB
Published on 18 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish is going back to school! - KALB
Rapides Parish is going back to school! KALB
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am
SCAM ALERT: Jury Duty Scam in Rapides Parish - KALB
SCAM ALERT: Jury Duty Scam in Rapides Parish KALB
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides among 5 Louisiana parishes added to SNAP produce bonus pilot project - KALB
Rapides among 5 Louisiana parishes added to SNAP produce bonus pilot project KALB
Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish educators partake in “Opening of Schools” meeting - KALB
Rapides Parish educators partake in “Opening of Schools” meeting KALB
Published on 5 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Roaches, flies: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections July 14-25 - The Town Talk
Roaches, flies: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections July 14-25 The Town Talk
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Annual Friends of the Rapides Library book sale - KALB
Annual Friends of the Rapides Library book sale KALB
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:00 am
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE July 28, 2025 Hessmer Man Killed in Rapides Parish Crash Rapides Parish – On July 28, 2025, at approximately 4:42 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 71 at Bill Warner Road. - Facebook
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Man dies following early morning crash in Rapides Parish - KNOE
Man dies following early morning crash in Rapides Parish KNOE
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Employees at lawn care business owned by Rapides Police Juror deported by ICE - KALB
Employees at lawn care business owned by Rapides Police Juror deported by ICE KALB
Published on 27 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish native leads push for Carbon Capture transparency - KALB
Rapides Parish native leads push for Carbon Capture transparency KALB
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish Library & Healthy Blue host Back-to-School Bash - KALB
Rapides Parish Library & Healthy Blue host Back-to-School Bash KALB
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
How Save the Children Head Start will impact Rapides Parish students, families - KALB
How Save the Children Head Start will impact Rapides Parish students, families KALB
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections for July 7-11 - The Town Talk
Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections for July 7-11 The Town Talk
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Save the Children Head Start to Expand Head Start and Early Head Start Services into Rapides Parish, LA - Charity Organization for Children
Save the Children Head Start to Expand Head Start and Early Head Start Services into Rapides Parish, LA Charity Organization for Children
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides Parish School Board: Federal Head Start grant for young children goes to new group - The Town Talk
Rapides Parish School Board: Federal Head Start grant for young children goes to new group The Town Talk
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:00 am
How Save the Children Head Start will impact Rapides Parish students, families - KALB
How Save the Children Head Start will impact Rapides Parish students, families KALB
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Rodents, improper food temps: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections - June 30-July 4 - The Town Talk
Rodents, improper food temps: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections - June 30-July 4 The Town Talk
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Lists and giveaways: Get info here on events and Rapides schools' supply lists - The Town Talk
Lists and giveaways: Get info here on events and Rapides schools' supply lists The Town Talk
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Corporal punishment will not return to Rapides Parish schools - KALB
Corporal punishment will not return to Rapides Parish schools KALB
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Corporal punishment will not return to Rapides Parish schools - KALB
Corporal punishment will not return to Rapides Parish schools KALB
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 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 | 7:00 am
LEAP results released for Rapides Parish students - KALB
LEAP results released for Rapides Parish students KALB
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 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 | 7:00 am
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
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
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 | 7:00 am
Flies, rodents: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections - June 9-20 - The Town Talk
Flies, rodents: Top Rapides Parish restaurant inspections - June 9-20 The Town Talk
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Rapides ambulance committee recommends tweaking ordinance to clarify response times - The Town Talk
Rapides ambulance committee recommends tweaking ordinance to clarify response times The Town Talk
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
13-year-old dies after UTV crash in Rapides Parish - KALB
13-year-old dies after UTV crash in Rapides Parish KALB
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Corporal punishment to again come before Rapides School Board for a vote, plus more - The Town Talk
Corporal punishment to again come before Rapides School Board for a vote, plus more The Town Talk
Published on 19 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
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
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE June 7, 2025 Dry Prong Man Killed in Rapides Parish Crash Rapides Parish – On June 7, 2025, at approximately 3:36 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on Hooper Road north of Louisiana Highway 33 - Facebook
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
See the list: Rapides Parish high school seniors get ready for 2025 graduation ceremonies - yahoo.com
See the list: Rapides Parish high school seniors get ready for 2025 graduation ceremonies yahoo.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 deputy sheriff accused of having sexual contact with inmate - KALB
Rapides deputy sheriff accused of having sexual contact with inmate KALB
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am