Melissa Gregory

1 week ago | thetowntalk.com | Melissa Gregory

A new tool will let Rapides Parish residents point out what they believe are transportation issues that need attention or development. The Rapides Area Planning Commission has announced its Map It tool, "a new, interactive web platform that empowers the public a voice in identifying transportation issues and opportunities across the region," reads a news release.

1 week ago | thetowntalk.com | Melissa Gregory

As summer gets underway, children 18 and under still can get free breakfasts and lunches at multiple sites throughout Rapides Parish. Feeding begins on June 2 at all sites. Here are the sites, and the dates and times open:Alexandria Senior High School: Monday-Friday, 7:30-8:30 a.m. for breakfast, 11 a.m.-noon for lunch. Ends June 27. J.I. Barron Elementary School: Monday-Thursday, 7-8 a.m. for breakfast, 11 a.m.-noon for lunch. Ends June 26.

2 weeks ago | thetowntalk.com | Melissa Gregory

Melissa GregoryThe 28th annual Law Enforcement Memorial was held Friday (May 23, 2025) in front of the Rapides Parish Courthouse in Alexandria. The ceremony honors fallen law enforcement members from Central Louisiana. It was hosted by Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood with 9th Judicial District Court Judge Loren Lampert as the keynote speaker.

2 weeks ago | thetowntalk.com | Melissa Gregory

A 17-year-old boy died Thursday after being shot the day before, according to the Alexandria Police Department. A news release states officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to the 4000 block of Clark Street, which is off Lakeside Drive, for a shooting. Three people were wounded and taken to a hospital. Loletha Bell death: Police investigating woman's death as homicide after body found on Alexandria streetTwo of them suffered moderate injuries, reads the release.

2 weeks ago | thetowntalk.com | Melissa Gregory

Melissa GregorySeniors at Grace Christian School graduated Monday (May 19, 2025), holding their commencement at Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria. Melissa Gregory/The Town TalkSeniors at Grace Christian School graduated Monday (May 19, 2025), holding their commencement at Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria. Melissa Gregory/The Town TalkSeniors at Grace Christian School graduated Monday (May 19, 2025), holding their commencement at Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria.