By JIM BUTLER

It’s decision time. What is the top Rapides story of the year that is
rapidly coming to a close?

Here are 10 contenders, but what is number one? Let us know your vote, by
tonight, for one of these or another suggestion:

LSU at Alexandria tops 5,000 enrollment

State Senate, House elections

Pineville development

England Air Park development

Heat/drought

Alexandria utility issues

Bolton High Academy

Library books policy

Renaissance tax rejected

Crime and punishment

Thanks to those who have already voted.

Email your pick to us at sports@journalservicesllc.com — the sports staff is used to tracking a scoreboard!

We want to hear from you today or tonight. Look for the result in Friday’s edition.