Eric Prado

3 weeks ago | kalb.com | Eric Prado

CHENEVILLE, La. (KALB) - The inaugural Junefest Shindig occurs in Cheneyville at 601 Front Street on June 7 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy arts and crafts, food, a car show and music from DJ Train, Mike Broussard and Korey Broussard. Click here to report a typo. Please provide the title of the article in your email. Copyright 2025 KALB. All rights reserved.

3 weeks ago | kalb.com | Eric Prado

AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KALB) - The Avoyelles Animal Welfare Society, which has been operating in Cottonport since 2012, is in desperate need of donations. The staff said that unless contributions or volunteers come forward soon, they will likely have to close the animal shelter. “We desperately need money,” said Phyllis Lemoine, Treasurer for Avoyelles Animal Welfare Society. “Our main priority right now is to get some funds to keep the doors open. We do need food for the animals.

3 weeks ago | kalb.com | Eric Prado

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - In a briefing held on June 3, Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy shared his response to violent activity that happened within the city this weekend. On May 31, two people were injured in a shooting at a nightclub in the 2000 block of Lee Street. Mayor Roy’s briefing highlighted the relationship between poor code enforcement and the breakdown of community ties, leading up to violent crime.

4 weeks ago | kalb.com | Eric Prado

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - On May 30, the new sign for the Laborde Earles Coliseum was officially unveiled. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers bought the naming rights for the coliseum back in December for over half a million dollars. For a long time, the venue was restricted from appointing shows and events that required the technical infrastructure necessary for popular performers. The money garnered from the naming rights will now allow the coliseum to book bigger names.

4 weeks ago | kalb.com | Julie Sober |Austin Sober |Eric Prado

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Catholic Church is in the middle of what is called a Jubilee Year. Bishop Robert Marshall and Deacon Richard Mitchell, with the Diocese of Alexandria, are promoting this time of celebration by encouraging a prayerful pilgrimage throughout Central Louisiana. Before his death, the late Pope Francis announced that 2025 will be a Jubilee Year, which is a year of celebration, joy and grace. This happens every 25 years.