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Voters in some Rapides Parish precincts will decide who will take the seat of a longtime juror and, who will fill three seats on the City Council.

After last week's lawsuits and the suspension of the Alexandria City Council's investigation into Mayor Jeff Hall's administration, where do things stand?

Fire departments around Rapides Parish will be distributing free at-home COVID-19 tests on Saturday.

No Fourth of July fireworks display in Alexandria this year Town Talk staff reports The City of Alexandria will not host a fireworks display on July 4 this year after members of the Alexandria City Council voted the measure down Tuesday night, states a press release issued by the city. The request failed 4-3 with council members Reddex Washington, Gerber Porter, Cynthia Perry and Catherine Davidson voting against the fireworks display slated for Sunday, July 4 in downtown Alexandria. Voting for the fireworks display were Council President Jim Villard, Chuck Fowler and Lee Rubin. “We are dis...

The Alexandria City Council voted 5-2 to again adopt the amended 2021-22 budget, overturning the mayor's veto and perhaps setting up a showdown in court.