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City of Alexandria Named Cleanest City in the State for Second Year in a Row

The city of Alexandria has achieved two significant milestones by placing first in the 2024 Cleanest City Contest for District VIII, Category I, and 2024 Cleanest City Contest State Winner, Category I. The awards mark the second consecutive year that Alexandria has won top honors on both the district and state levels. The victories showcase

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SunGas Renewables Inc. and C2X Announce Strategic Partnership

Strategic partnership focused on scaling up the production of green methanol and other renewable fuels for global decarbonization. Houston, Texas (May 14, 2024) – SunGas Renewables Inc. (“SunGas”) and C2X LLC (”C2X”) today announced a strategic partnership and an investment by C2X in convertible preferred stock issued by SunGas. Together, SunGas and C2X aim to develop,

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LSUA Smashes Ambitious Enrollment Goal Two Years Ahead of Schedule with 5,104 Students for Fall 2023

In a remarkable demonstration of growth and commitment to excellence, Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is thrilled to announce that it has surpassed its ambitious goal of enrolling 5,000 undergraduate students by 2025, a full two years ahead of schedule. As of the Fall 2023 semester, the university proudly serves 5,104 students, further cementing

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UCORE WILL INVEST $75 MILLION TO ESTABLISH RARE EARTH METALS MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN ALEXANDRIA

Ucore Will Invest $75 Million to Establish Rare Earth Metals Manufacturing Facility in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, La. – Ucore North America, a subsidiary of Ucore Rare Metals Inc., announced it is investing $75 million to establish North America’s first modern technology rare earth element separation and purification facility in Rapides Parish. The Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex will establish a U.S.-based supply chain of rare earth oxides required to manufacture electric

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SunGas Renewables Chooses Rapides Parish for Proposed $1.8 Billion Facility

SunGas Renewables Inc. has announced the formation of Beaver Lake Renewable Energy LLC, which will construct a new green methanol production facility in Central Louisiana. A wholly-owned subsidiary of SunGas Renewables, BLRE is expected to generate from the facility nearly 400,000 metric tons of green methanol a year for marine fuel while creating more than

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Alex River Fête 2024: A Burst of community spirit in Downtown Alexandria

From the Rapides Parish Journal   From Thursday to Saturday, May 2-4, Downtown Alexandria will turn into a vibrant festival playground with Alex River Fête. Enjoy three days of music, featuring an eclectic mix of big-name and emerging artists across multiple stages. Dinner on the Bricks: Start the festivities from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on May

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GrowWithAlexandria.com Named Best Business Website for 2023

The Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce presented the 11th Annual Bizzy Awards on November 17, 2023. The event aimed to recognize and celebrate exceptional businesses in the area. The City of Alexandria was proud to receive the 2023 Bizzy for the Best Business Website awarded to GrowWithAlexandria.com. Mayor Jacques Roy and Rick Ranson, Director

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