The City of Alexandria’s annual Back to School Bash Supply Giveaway will be an event you will not want to miss! All Rapides Parish School District students between Kindergarten and 12th grade are invited! The student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This year, the City expects to serve approximately 1,000 students, while […]

Jack Townsend rose to internet notoriety when his series of horror-comedy short stories collectively known as “Tales from the Gas Station” received the award for “Best Series of 2017”. His stories have been translated into six languages and have appeared in podcasts, books, viral creepy pastas, and people’s dreams all over the world.

Get ready, Cenla! Do not miss the return of the Mud Racing Nationals inside the Rapides Parish Coliseum! Trucks, ATVs, UTVs in several classes! Entries are limited to only 16 in each class! Truck tractor tire division limited to 8 and they race only on Saturday night! Special VIP Tickets get the best seats, admission […]

Join Walker Automotive as they kick off the back-to-school season with their annual backpack giveaway.

Did you know that approximately 198,000 men served in the United States colored Troops during the Civil War? Another 20,000 served in the Navy. More black Civil War soldiers came from Louisiana than any other state. Come hear their stories from historian Jerilyn Lee. She will present “The Black Soldier in America’s Civil War: A […]

Suicide and mental health issues are a growing concern, especially in these trying times. Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an evidence-based, two-day workshop in suicide prevention skills helps participants learn and practice a life-saving intervention model that is widely used by professionals and the general […]