
Travel+Leisure Magazine Names Alexandria as One of the Top 10 Places to Retire in the Southeast
From: Travel + Leisure Magazine Alexandria, Louisiana Alexandria bills itself as a “small Southern city with big-city amenities.” It’s close

Rapides Regional only Louisiana facility named to 250 Best Hospitals list
March 26, 2025 – Rapides Regional Medical Center has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2025,

P&G Announces $96 Million Expansion of Central Louisiana Fabric Care Product Manufacturing Facility
P&G’s Alexandria plant has produced fabric care products for nearly 55 years, including Tide Pods. The project is expected to

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

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

LSU at Alexandria Sees 33.5% Growth, Now Up to 6,815 Undergrads for Fall 2024!
LSUA proudly announces a historic milestone with total enrollment soaring to an unprecedented 6,815 full-time undergraduate students. This 33.5% increase over last year represents 1,711 new students and marks the largest total enrollment in the university’s history.

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

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


Discover the Best of Recreation in Alexandria, LA
Recreation plays a vital role in fostering a healthy, vibrant community. It brings people together, encourages physical activity, and provides

Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Looking to get rid of your household hazardous waste? Join us for our upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on

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

Alexandria Named Cleanest City in Louisiana
The Louisiana Garden Club Federation has named Alexandria as the Cleanest City in Louisiana. Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc, past

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

Lendmark Financial Expands Louisiana Presence with Alexandria Branch Marking its 14th Location in the State
ALEXANDRIA, La., Dec. 6, 2023 – Lendmark Financial Services (Lendmark), a leading provider of household credit and consumer loan solutions,

Vexus Fiber™ Announces Service Availability in Alexandria, LA
LUBBOCK, TX — Vexus Fiber, a leading provider of advanced fiber-optic services in Louisiana New Mexico, and Texas, is thrilled

Discovering Opportunity Zones in Alexandria, LA
Opportunity Zones are a game-changing initiative designed to drive economic growth in underserved areas. This federal program offers tax incentives

‘The Peach Cobbler Factory’ location in Alexandria under construction
Peach Cobbler Factory Alexandria has a location.!!!!! We are located at 5913 Provine Place Suite A. We are currently under

Optimum Opens State of the Art Facility
Optimum has opened a new Alexandria location at 1418 MacArthur Drive. The new state-of-the-art retail store offers a modern and
