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Village of Simpson’s inaugural Red, White and Blue Festival

Jun 29, 2024 | kalb.com | Bennett Roland

SIMPSON, La. (KALB) - The Village of Simpson braved the heat for the village’s first Red, White and Blue festival on Saturday, June 29. The event featured a lively parade showcasing classic cars, first responders and horses, to the delight attendees of all ages. Also in appearance was KALB’s weather truck. Meteorologist Kaylee Whittaker, chief photographer Billy Carrier and Bennett Roland Jr., all had a wonderful time.
The Alexandria Mall hosts the ‘Kid’s Business Market’

Jun 23, 2024 | kalb.com | Bennett Roland

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - School may be out, but a few kids learned valuable life lessons on Saturday, June 22, through entrepreneurship and their own creativity. The Alexandria Mall had a few more shopping options as they hosted the “Kid’s Business Market.”The “Kid’s Business Market” teaches young people between the ages of 6-15 about the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership through hands-on learning.
Southern University, Love Heals the Boot hosts free health clinics across Louisiana

Jun 20, 2024 | kalb.com | Bennett Roland

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Southern University’s increasing “Clinicians of Diversity” project partnered with “Love Heals the Boot” to host a series of free healthcare clinics across Louisiana this month. These free clinics aim to bridge gaps in healthcare access, ensuring that individuals and families in need receive quality medical attention regardless of their financial circumstances.
Rapides Parish Police Jury’s case against Jay Scott can move forward

Jun 19, 2024 | kalb.com | Bennett Roland

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Judge Mary Doggett has ruled that the case against Police Juror Jay Scott can proceed. Back in March, Police Jury President Joe Bishop filed an injunction on Scott. In it, he accused Scott of threatening jurors in public and in front of parish employees; as well as “using indecent and repugnant vulgarisms” with jurors. Scott’s attorney, Thomas Davenport, then filed a motion claiming Bishop’s allegations were too vague to mount a defense, but Judge Doggett disagreed.
Judge makes ruling on the legality of GAEDA’s February meeting

Jun 19, 2024 | kalb.com | Bennett Roland

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Greater Alexandria Economic Authority (GAEDA) Board was in court on Monday, June 19. Judge Monique Rauls heard a case brought by newly appointed GAEDA commissioner John Callis. Callis questioned the legality of the February meeting in which the approval of the executive director contract took place.
Campti celebrates Juneteenth

Jun 17, 2024 | kalb.com | Bennett Roland

CAMPTI, La. (KALB) - Juneteenth is a time to reflect on our past and celebrate our progress. The streets of Campti were filled with excitement and pride as the town celebrated Juneteenth. This year’s celebration was particularly special with one of KALB’s own, Daviion Telsee honored as the Grand Marshal. “Daviion was a student that I taught at Lakeview High School when I was over there,” said Campti resident Charmane Williams. “He’s a fine young man, let me tell you.
Juneteenth in Alexandria: a celebration of beauty, culture and community

Jun 16, 2024 | kalb.com | Bennett Roland

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Dozens were at the Hotel Bentley on Saturday, June 15, celebrating Juneteenth, at the second annual ‘Noir the Fashion Affair’. The celebration featured a two-part fashion show, where models not only showcased fashion, but also told stories of how they overcame their struggles.
Owner of Alexandria home hit by vehicle facing more setbacks

Jun 14, 2024 | kalb.com | Bennett Roland

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Stephen Thompson’s home was plowed through Friday, June 7, by a driver with no insurance, registration or license. Thompson’s home was not insured either, leaving him to pick up the pieces on his own. Just as Thompson was beginning to make progress on the rebuild, he was hit yet again with another devastating blow. It has been seven days since a vehicle barreled through his living room, coming to a stop at the foot of his bed.
Unite the City march: solidarity and a sense of hope in Alexandria

Jun 10, 2024 | kalb.com | Bennett Roland

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Unite the City march aimed to bring together people of all ages, races, religions and economic backgrounds to create solidarity and a sense of hope across our city’s diverse population. Starting at Mount Zion Baptist Church, marchers chanted and walked through the streets, their voices echoing messages of peace and unity. Along the route they made several stops to offer prayers for various segments of the community.
Car crashes into Alexandria man’s bedroom, driver flees

Jun 8, 2024 | kalb.com | Bennett Roland

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - An Alexandria man is counting his blessings after a car crashed through his house on Friday, June 7. As Stephen Thompson was pulling his sheets back to crawl in bed, he said he heard tires screeching. When he looked up, he was staring at headlights, in his bedroom. “I stood there for a second just in awe,” recalled Thompson. “It looked like something out of a movie, it didn’t look real.