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Posted July 2011
In downtown revitalization, “It’s all about Third Street”. After almost three decades of a “tear it down” mentality, which has devastated much of the area, Third Street is virtually all we have left of downtown Alexandria. The magnificent Hotel Bentley and a high concentration of turn-of-the-century storefront buildings provide a visual feast of significant historic [...]
Continue ReadingPosted June 2011
Very few people in their sunset years get to recreate a euphoria they felt in their youth while playing a sport, let alone getting the opportunity to pass that passion on to a new generation. But Scott Brame, the board president of the Friends of Bringhurst Golf, is such a man. After a two-year [...]
Continue ReadingPosted May 2011
The ballots are in, the votes have been tallied and Cenla has spoken! Once again, you, the readers, have chosen to recognize excellence in our community for great service, top quality products, outstanding leadership, show stopping performances and excitement on the playing field. We had record participation this year! Of course, if one of your [...]
Continue ReadingPosted April 2011
The Vernon Parish Arts Council will hold its 35th annual Mayfest Arts & Crafts Festival in the Downtown Leesville Historic District on May 6th & 7th. This ever popular “rain or shine” event has something for everyone, and is one of Cenla’s longest running festival events! Vendors come from all over the state to sell [...]
Continue ReadingPosted March 2011
The ambiance of sizzling charcoal will soon be drifting down the Red River as the City of Alexandria hosts its annual barbecue festival, “Que’in on the Red,” March 18th and 19th. In its sixth year of existence, “Que’in on the Red” has proven successful and has delivered on the vision as set forth in [...]
Continue ReadingPosted February 2011
Located on the Red River in Pineville, the Fort Randolph/Fort Buhlow State Historic Site serves as a regional hub for the historical interpretation of the Red River Campaign, Bailey’s Dam, the burning of Alexandria, and the construction of Forts Randolph and Buhlow. Visitors may learn about Bailey’s Dam, a marvel of engineering that saved the [...]
Continue ReadingPosted January 2011
With the dawn of each New Year comes a sense of renewal, hope and excitement about the year to come. It’s also a great time to take a moment to reflect on life as a whole. One of the most popular tenants of this season is the New Year’s Resolution—a time-honored tradition of rededicating ourselves [...]
Continue ReadingPosted December 2010
We have all heard the stories of the rich and famous wandering up and down Rodeo Drive, ducking in and out of the most expensive boutiques. A fortunate few have even been lucky enough to experience it. For the rest of us, this kind of lifestyle can seem a million miles away; enjoyed only in [...]
Continue ReadingPosted November 2010
As Chief of Development for the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development in Alexandria, I have had a front row seat to the arrival of the film industry to Cenla. Just about four years ago, shortly after Mayor Jacques Roy began his first term in office, the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development began its efforts to [...]
Continue ReadingPosted October 2010
A new generation of business leaders in Cenla.
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