Press Releases
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 12:39 pm
Alexandria, La. (May 14, 2019)— Officers from the Alexandria Police Department joined representatives of numerous other area law enforcement agencies at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Rapides Parish Courthouse for the 2019 Annual Law Enforcement Memorial. Alexandria Police Chief Jerrod King presided over the somber tribute to fallen law enforcement officers. In 2018, 163 officers lost their lives nationally, King said. Louisiana lost five officers, ranking seventh in the nation, and in 2019, 41 law enforcement officials have died in the line of duty to date. “Most of us never truly understand the...
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 12:44 pm
Alexandria, La., (May 14, 2019) — A road closure at the intersection of Day and Powell streets will be necessary from 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20.
The City of Alexandria’s Wastewater Department will be making repairs.
Drivers should plan to avoid the intersection during this closure and prepare for a longer travel time.
Contact:
Cynthia D. Jardon
Communications
318.449.5025
cynthia.jardon@cityofalex.com
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 8:10 am
Alexandria, La. (May 13, 2019)—The City of Alexandria will conduct a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Alexandria City Complex at 2021 Industrial Park Road (under the big red roof).Household Hazardous Waste Collection works to reduce the amount of hazardous waste disposed of in landfills, to prevent toxic chemicals from getting into the City’s wastewater system and to protect our drinking water resources.Citizens are encouraged to bring in any of the following items:Household Chemicals: aerosols, latex and oil-based paints, paint...
Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 8:56 am
Alexandria, La. (May 9, 2019)—The City of Alexandria joins government agencies across the state and the nation in celebrating Public Service Recognition Week May 5-11, 2019. Celebrated the first full week in May since 1985, this is a time set aside nationally to honor the men and women who serve as federal, state, parish and local government employees. This week, City of Alexandria employees will be featured on the City of Alexandria – Mayor’s Office Facebook page as they share why they have chosen to work in public service, working daily to make life better for the citizens of Alexandria. “...
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 5:05 pm
Alexandria, La. (May 7, 2019)— Von Jennings, director of Community Services for the City of Alexandria, has resigned her position effective immediately following a social media incident last weekend. The offensive post attributed to Jennings’ Facebook account was not authorized by the City of Alexandria and in no way represents the views of the City Administration. “I am deeply saddened by the incident,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeffery W. Hall. “There is no place in our community or my administration for that sort of divisive sentiment. We should all be focused on working together to do what...
Friday, May 3, 2019 - 11:43 am
Alexandria, La. (May 3, 2019)—Some Alexandria Red River Festival music venues are being changed due to the possibility of inclement weather this weekend.
The music schedule for the weekend is as follows:
Friday, May 3
5 p.m. — Cenla Brass Band — City Hall Stage
6:30 p.m. — HyperPhlyy — City Hall Stage
7 p.m. — Jeff Bates — Randolph Riverfront Center
8 p.m. — DJ Shy — City Hall Stage
8:30 p.m. — Jeremy Fruge — Randolph Riverfront Center
Saturday, May 4
1 p.m. — Cha Wa — City Hall Stage
5:30 p.m. — Midnight Encore — Rapides Parish Coliseum
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Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019 - 1:44 pm
State of the Community set Monday
Alexandria, La. (April 30, 2019)—Mayor Jeff W. Hall will discuss the State of the Community at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019, at the Randolph Riverfront Amphitheater on the levee.
Mayor Hall will discuss downtown development and safety among other topics.
The media is invited to attend.
Contact:
Cynthia D. Jardon
Communications
318.449.5000
cynthia.jardon@cityofalex.com
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019 - 8:44 am
Alexandria, La. (April 29, 2019)—Horseshoe Drive, which has been closed at the intersection with Jackson Street Extension, will be open to thru traffic starting the morning of Tuesday, April 30.
At the same time Horseshoe Drive access reopens, Lodi Road will be closed between Horseshoe and Trailway Drive. The Lodi Road closure is expected to remain in place until 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 10. Lodi Road traffic will be detoured via West Pointe Drive, Coco Drive and Twin Bridges Road.
Contact:
Cynthia D. Jardon
Communications
318.449.5025
cynthia.jardon@cityofalex.com
Friday, Apr 26, 2019 - 3:43 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 26, 2019)—A live oak tree, courtesy of Walker Automotive’s 100th anniversary and Doug Young Nursery, was planted today at the Alexandria Zoo in the Anoa yard in honor of National Arbor Day. “We appreciate the new live oak,” said Zoo Director Lee Ann Whitt. “We’ve lost some big trees this past year for various reasons so this helps us begin to replace them and celebrate National Arbor Day.” Alexandria City Council President Jules Green, Whitt, City of Alexandria Landscape Architect Darren Green and representatives from Walker Automotive were on hand for the planting...
Thursday, Apr 25, 2019 - 5:35 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 25, 2019)—Crews from the City of Alexandria Utility and Public Works departments quickly responded to a number of incidents early this morning as a severe thunderstorm moved through the city. Director of Utilities Michael P. Marcotte reports overall storm damage was not extensive, with the primary issues being downed power lines and trees that fell and blocked roadways in the city. Marcotte said approximately 3,200 customers lost power during the storm, which started about 6 a.m. “We lost about 10 percent of our circuits at the peak,” Marcotte said. Power was restored...