Melinda Martinez
Staff Photographer at The Town Talk
Staff photographer at Alexandria's newspaper, The Town Talk. Day dream believer who loves the water, sunsets and ice cream.
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1 week ago |
thetowntalk.com | Melinda Martinez
John Ward Ace Hardware, a family-owned business, is celebrating 100 years in Alexandria, Louisiana. Four generations of the Ward family have operated the hardware store, which now offers a wide variety of products. A centennial celebration will be held on Saturday with giveaways, food and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Wards emphasize customer service and community involvement as key factors in their success.
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thetowntalk.com | Melinda Martinez
Melinda MartinezCheck out these photos of the Louisiana Dragon Boat Races held at Buhlow Lake in Pineville and Alex River Fete held in Downtown Alexandria. Melinda Martinez/The Town TalkCheck out these photos of the Louisiana Dragon Boat Races held at Buhlow Lake in Pineville and Alex River Fete held in Downtown Alexandria. Melinda Martinez/The Town TalkCheck out these photos of the Louisiana Dragon Boat Races held at Buhlow Lake in Pineville and Alex River Fete held in Downtown Alexandria.
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thetowntalk.com | Melinda Martinez
Suzanne Williams, a retired schoolteacher, creates decorative cigar boxes, coasters and canvases. Williams sells her handcrafted items at the Cabrini Farmers Market in Alexandria, Louisiana. Williams uses various themes in her designs, including children, blue herons and inspirational messages. If any of the decorative cigar boxes, coasters and canvases that Suzanne Williams, owner of Suzanne’s Creative Corner, designs make someone happy, she in turn feels happy.
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thetowntalk.com | Melinda Martinez
Melinda MartinezThe 16th annual Run for Your Life 5K & 1-Mile Walk held by Central Management Company was held Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site in Pineville. Over 250 participated in the event that raises funs for St. Jude ChildrenÕs Research Hospital in Memphis.
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2 weeks ago |
thetowntalk.com | Melinda Martinez
Area students won awards at the Louisiana High School Rally Association’s State Literary events. Students competed in subjects ranging from Accounting to World History. Several students were named overall winners in their respective categories. The Louisiana High School Rally Association announced the winners of the State Literary events held April 12 at LSU in Baton Rouge. Central Louisiana students placed in different divisions.
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