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  • Mar 24, 2025 | the74million.org | Brandon Brown

    Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Political debates in education often boil down to which type of schools and education initiatives should receive public funding – and how much of it they should receive. These conversations sometimes expose a level of hypocrisy that is hard to ignore.

  • Nov 21, 2024 | klax-tv.com | Brandon Brown

    ALEXANDRIA, La. (Nov. 21) — Rapides Parish Schools presented a check to the Cajun Navy today, raising over $11,000 for victims of recent hurricanes in North Carolina and Florida. The funds were collected through a district-wide fundraiser, which included a free-dress initiative and community donations. Shawn Boudreaux of the Cajun Navy praised the community's support, saying it reflects the spirit of helping others. "We start off with the idea of helping your neighbor," Boudreaux said.

  • Nov 20, 2024 | klax-tv.com | Brandon Brown

    Alexandria, La. (Nov. 20, 2024) — The ninth annual Students Exploring Career Opportunities Expo (SECO) is underway, providing high school students across Central Louisiana with the chance to explore local career options and connect with businesses. The interactive event, which is being held over two days, is presented by The Orchard Foundation, The Rapides Foundation, and nine local school districts. Nearly 2,500 10th and 12th grade students from nine parishes are participating in SECO this year.

  • Nov 19, 2024 | klax-tv.com | Brandon Brown

    Alexandria, La. (Nov. 18, 2024) — The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Friday morning, November 15th, on the 200 block of Bayou Drive. At approximately 5:53 AM, authorities responded to the scene where they found the victim shot at close range in what appears to have been a targeted attack. The victim was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment, and their condition is not yet known.

  • Nov 19, 2024 | klax-tv.com | Brandon Brown

    Pineville, La. (Nov. 18, 2024) — The Louisiana Christian University Men’s Soccer Team has once again claimed the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Tournament title, securing a spot in the NAIA National Tournament for just the second time in program history. The Wildcats dominated over the weekend, shutting out Xavier University of New Orleans with a 2-0 victory. Lucas Lima put LCU on the scoreboard early in the second half at the 52nd minute, with Adrian Amoros Navarro providing the assist.

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Melissa Gregory

Multimedia Journalist at The Town Talk

Melissa Gregory primarily covers news in Central Louisiana, United States, including areas around Alexandria and Pineville.

Lisa Hay

Staff Reporter at What Now Media group

Staff Reporter at What Now Miami

Staff Reporter at What Now Orlando

Lisa Hay primarily covers news in Miami, Florida, United States and surrounding areas including Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

Brian Blackwell

Staff Writer at Baptist Message

Brian Blackwell primarily covers news in Louisiana, United States, including areas around Alexandria and Baton Rouge.

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Brooke Buford

Anchor and Criminal Justice Reporter at KALB-TV (Alexandria, LA)

Brooke Buford primarily covers news in Central Louisiana, including areas around Alexandria and Pineville, Louisiana, United States.

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Mary Margaret Ellison

Sports Reporter at WMBF-TV (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Mary Margaret Ellison primarily covers news in Central Louisiana, United States, including areas around Alexandria and Pineville.