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Monday, Feb 11, 2019 - 12:00 am
Alexandria, La., (Feb. 11, 2019) — Mayor Jeff Hall has named retired Alexandria Police Capt. Daryl Terry as the new Public Safety Commissioner. “I thought it wise to bring someone in with his experience and expertise,” said Mayor Hall. “He will oversee the police and fire strategic planning, budgeting process and day-to-day operations.” Terry retired from APD after more than 33 years on the job where he had been the S.W.A.T. Commander as well as the Chief of the Criminal Investigative Bureau. The Alexandria Public Safety Commissioner oversees the police and fire departments’ staff,...
Tuesday, Feb 5, 2019 - 12:34 am
Alexandria, La., (Feb. 5, 2019) — The City of Alexandria is urging passengers using city transit services to be cautious around traffic following an accident Monday night. A passenger exiting a city bus near Jackson and Elizabeth streets was struck by oncoming traffic after he walked in front of the bus. “It is our goal to help our passengers get to their destinations safely,” said Merriell Lawson, director of Public Works for the City of Alexandria. “Unfortunately one of our passengers was injured and that affects each of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and all affected. This is a...
Monday, Jan 28, 2019 - 12:00 am
Alexandria, La., (Jan. 28, 2019) — The City is monitoring and preparing for a potential minor winter weather event. There will be a brief period of time after midnight and before 6 a.m. where the rain will change over to a mix of rain/snow or all snow, according to the National Weather Service.The NWS has advised that Rapides Parish could see up to one-inch accumulation of snow on mainly elevated surfaces, which may make driving conditions hazardous. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for our area through Tuesday morning. A light freeze also is expected for the majority of the area...
Friday, Jan 25, 2019 - 12:35 am
Alexandria, La. (Jan 25, 2019)—Alexandria Zoo Director Lee Ann Whitt was recently honored with the Charles E. Dunbar, Jr. Career Civil Service Award.The Dunbar Award is the highest honor classified state employees can receive for their service to the citizens of Louisiana. The award is given by the Louisiana Civil Service League and recognizes local, state and municipal civil service employees who distinguish themselves through unselfish service over and above the call of duty.Whitt, who began as a zoo volunteer 30 years ago, has played a crucial role in developing Alexandria Zoological Park...