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 ...

The 2023 Spanish-language film Society of the Snow introduced the tragedy to a new generation, emphasizing the relationships, sacrifices, and impossible decisions faced by those stranded in the ...

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 ...

Phonetic: /toc· sin/ Part of Speech: Noun Definition an alarm bell or the ringing of ita warning signal ...

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 ...