The U.S. Forest Service announced the line-of-duty death of 24-year-old wildland firefighter Kaitlyn “KK” Gallagher of ...

Daisy Mae Brown Alexander, age 86, of Colfax, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Colfax ...

Louisiana Rural Water Association Conference Coming to Alexandria Next Week Louisiana Rural Water Association. The Louisiana ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana has released its comprehensive guide analyzing the 10 proposed constitutional amendments scheduled for the fall statewide ballot.

The 2026 Rapides Parish Fair opens today, Wednesday, Oct. 14, and continues through Sunday, Oct. 18, at the fairgrounds, 8149 Highway 71 South in Alexandria, just past LSU of Alexandria. The five-day ...

The 28th annual Pumpkin Patch hosted by First United Methodist Church of Alexandria opens Thursday, Oct. 22, and continues through Monday, Oct. 26, in the lot across from the church at 2727 Jackson ...

BOM Bank is proud to support the Grant Delta Waterfowl Banquet! We’re excited to support an organization that works to conserve and enhance waterfowl habitat while promoting the traditions of ...

Service: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1pm at New Hope Free Methodist Church, Deville. The Rapides Parish Journal publishes paid obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access.

Early voting for Louisiana’s upcoming election officially begins next week, offering registered voters across Rapides Parish an opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Election ...

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Office of State Parks has launched the Louisiana State Parks Passport, a free program created to encourage families and travelers to visit public lands and historic ...

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