City of Alexandria
Recent News About City of Alexandria
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Alexandria closes offices due to severe winter weather
In response to the severe winter weather forecast, the City of Alexandria has announced that all its offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
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Alexandria Utility System prepares for expected winter weather conditions
Crews from the Alexandria Utility System are making preparations for an anticipated winter weather event.
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Alexandria sets up warming station amid forecasted cold front
In anticipation of a severe cold front forecasted for the upcoming week, the City of Alexandria and its community partners convened at a meeting on January 14, 2025.
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Community events planned for MLK Day in Alexandria
Join the community in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Safety reminders issued for New Year celebrations in Alexandria
As the New Year approaches, residents are being reminded of important safety guidelines.
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Fire in Alexandria deemed arson by local fire department
The Alexandria Fire Department was called to a structure fire in the 2200 block of North MacArthur Drive.
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Fire displaces residents due to unattended candle in Alexandria
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a fire at 3202 Garnett Street early on December 7, 2024.
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Fire in Alexandria claims one life; investigation underway
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of 16th Street late on December 7, 2024.
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Fire at Americas Best Value Inn quickly contained by local fire departments
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a fire at the Americas Best Value Inn on December 1, 2024.
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Fire departments respond quickly to Culpepper Drive blaze
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2500 block of Culpepper Drive on November 21, 2024.
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Fire at Westgate Shopping Center prompts swift response from Alexandria Fire Department
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a fire incident at the Westgate Shopping Center on November 25, 2024.
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Fire at Bolton Academy quickly contained by Alexandria Fire Department
The Alexandria Fire Department responded promptly to a fire at Bolton Academy, also known as Bolton High School.
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Alexandria takes action as record rainfall threatens flooding
The city of Alexandria is actively responding to record rainfall, which has led to concerns about potential flooding.
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Boil advisory lifted for Industrial Street after clean water tests
The boil advisory for the Industrial Street area in Alexandria, Louisiana, has been lifted. The advisory was initially issued on October 18, 2024, following repairs to a six-inch water main by City of Alexandria (COA) personnel. According to Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent of Water Operations, "The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear."
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Boil advisory lifted for Elliott Street area after successful water tests
The boil advisory for the Elliott Street area in Alexandria, Louisiana, issued on Thursday, September 26, 2024, has been lifted. The advisory was put in place following repairs to a six-inch water main by COA personnel. Superintendent of Water Operations Barrett Dezendorf confirmed that the State of Louisiana tested the water and found it clean.
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Boil advisory issued for Elliott Street due to main repair
Repairs to a 6-inch water main on Plantation Drive have led to a boil water advisory, according to Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent of Water Operations. The loss of water pressure during the repair process may have compromised the water quality in the affected area.
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Boil advisory lifted for Plantation Drive area after clean water tests
The boil advisory issued on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, for the Plantation Drive area has been lifted. The advisory was put in place following repairs to a six-inch water main conducted by City of Alexandria personnel. According to Superintendent of Water Operations Barrett Dezendorf, the State of Louisiana has tested the water and confirmed that it is now safe.
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Boil advisory issued for Plantation Drive following repairs to water main
Repairs to a 6-inch water main on Plantation Drive in Alexandria, Louisiana, have necessitated a boil water advisory, according to Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent of Water Operations. The loss of water pressure during the repair process has potentially compromised the water quality in the affected area.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 24
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rapides Parish in week ending Aug. 24?
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.