The Town Talk
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New fitness loop opens at England Airpark. Check it out
May 19, 2025 · The AEX Loop, a new nine-mile fitness trail for runners, walkers and cyclists, opened at England Airpark Saturday.
Police identify Alexandria shooting victim as Corey Brooks, 17
May 22, 2025 · An investigation is continuing. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact detectives at 318-441-6416 or dispatch at 318-441-6559.
Police: Man, Diamante Swaizer, dies day after being shot in …
Apr 24, 2025 · An Alexandria man died in a hospital Tuesday after being shot the day before, according to police. Diamante Swaizer, 26, was found in the 100 block of Eastwood …
Ground breaking held for rare earth processing plant at England …
3 days ago · Ucore Rare Metals Inc. and local business and community leaders broke ground Thursday for its plant. In April 2023, officials said the $75 million processing plant would create …
Alleged THC vape sales to kids at Pineville store leads to search
Apr 25, 2025 · A man was arrested after "multiple anonymous complaints" were received by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control about THC vapes being sold to minors, …
PHOTOS: Congratulations to the Plainview class of 2025
May 15, 2025 · Twenty-five students graduated from Plainview High School Thursday, May 15, 2025. Cameron Ross Sutton is the valedictorian and Madison Elizabeth Ray the salutatorian of …
Does your child qualify? Get Louisiana Sun Bucks information here
Apr 29, 2025 · The Sun Bucks program will return to Louisiana in summer 2025, offering a $120 grocery benefit to eligible children. Most eligible children will be automatically enrolled, but …
Got an issue with Rapides transportation? Report it with new tool
3 days ago · The app works on both desktops and mobile devices, reads the release. "Just drop a pin on the map and leave a quick note," it reads. "Every comment submitted feeds directly into …
Police: Man dies almost 2 weeks after beating in Alexandria, seek …
Apr 25, 2025 · A man who had been beaten earlier in the month has died from his injuries, and his death now has been ruled a homicide. Jerry Chesser, 58, was beaten April 12 in the 100 block …