Longtime Alexandria attorney and civic leader Charles S Weems was among the seven honorees from throughout the state inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame in its 33rd annual induction ceremony Saturday, April 5 at Winnfield’s civic center.

Winnfield’s Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame tells the story of the state’s ofttimes colorful political history with historical artifacts and memorabilia. The Hall of Fame honors those politicians and civic leaders who have made a particularly noteworthy mark on our state’s leadership scene. 

Charles S. Weems was recognized for a lifetime of public service to Alexandria and Louisiana. A Bolton high school alumnus, Weems went on to earn a Law degree with honors from LSU Law School. After graduation, he served our nation in the US Army and Louisiana National Guard. One of Louisiana’s most outstanding trial attorneys, he has won honors as the Louisiana Bar Foundation’s Distinguished Attorney of the Year, been inducted into the LSU Law Center Hall of Fame and been recognized as a Louisiana Legend by Louisiana Public Broadcasting- a truly impressive array of accomplishments.

Charles Weems’ contributions as a civic leader are as varied and impressive as his legal career. He was integral to the successful efforts to transform LSU-A into a four-year institution. He served twice as the chair of the LSU Boad of Supervisors as well as chairing its athletic committee.

In the area of business, Weems was a two-term president of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce and founded the Central Louisiana Diversity Alliance. He has left an eclectic and lasting legacy to our region.

His fellow 2025 inductees were: Judge Marion F. Edwards, Jimmy “Jim” Harris, The Honorable James Maxwell “Max” Kelley, Carloyn R. Phillips, Marsha Shuler, and Dom M. Burkett.