By JIM BUTLER 

A data center may or may not locate in an England Authority sub-district created Thursday but a staging area for self-deporting illegal alien families will locate on the former airbase grounds. 

Central Louisiana’s leading industry hunter, LA Central CEO Chris Masingill, told authority members, a number of public officials and interested citizens Thursday that discussions continue with principals involved in the data proposal for a tract near Boyce. 

He assured one and all that any formal proposal for such, should it happen, will be subject to authority review, seemingly easing some transparency and accountability concerns. 

He and other speakers appeared optimistic that negotiations are heading towards a mutually beneficial conclusion, though there remains work to be done. 

They did seem to put to rest concerns about water and electricity consumption,  noting technology that allows looping, or recycling, water and power provisions that do not impact grid rates. 

The deportation staging area on the other hand seems a sure thing. 

Two buildings and 10 acres will be converted to a self-contained short-term “community” (three to five days average residency while waiting for deportation flight). 

Sonia Thompson of Compass Connections said the staging area will be the first of its kind. 

The Authority will receive a bit over a half-million dollars rent annually from the five-year contract that has an option for a second five. 

Getting the buildings residency ready will be a Compass expense and the properties revert to the Authority at conclusion of leasing.

The City of Alexandria Division of Community Services has announced the upcoming start of the Park Playground Project, which will bring renovations and facility upgrades to six city parks.

Parks included in the project are:
• Helen Black Park
• Deborah Bowman Park
• Charles F. Smith Park
• Cheatham Park
• Frank O. Hunter Park
• City Park

Renovations will include upgraded playground equipment, improvements to walking trails and sport courts, new seating and picnic areas, as well as landscaping and safety enhancements.

Officials noted that parks may be temporarily closed at times to ensure public safety during construction. Residents with specific needs are encouraged to provide advance notice, as accommodations may be possible depending on circumstances.

For updates or additional information, residents may contact the City of Alexandria Division of Community Services at (318) 449-5225.

Community leaders and residents recently gathered to mark a significant milestone with the unveiling of a historical marker at the former Huey P. Long Memorial Hospital site in downtown Pineville.

The ceremony was led by Mayor Bishop and highlighted the decades of history, medical advancements and community memories tied to the hospital, which served residents of Pineville and Central Louisiana for generations.

The project was made possible through cooperation between the City of Pineville and the Pineville Downtown Development District, whose partnership helped preserve and commemorate the site’s legacy.

During the dedication, Mike Wynne addressed the crowd, speaking about the significance of Huey P. Long in the hospital’s history and his broader impact on the region. U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson was also in attendance and shared remarks reflecting on the hospital’s role in serving citizens over the years.

The newly installed marker now stands as a permanent reminder of the site’s importance in public healthcare and Louisiana history. Visitors to the downtown area are encouraged to stop by and learn more about the legacy that shaped the community.

Rapides and Vernon Parish both have a great opportunity to begin transforming their economies by creating new jobs and developing the infrastructure to bring additional businesses to the Central Louisiana region. For this to happen, local elected officials and other stakeholders should support the development of the Beaver Lake Biofuels project and the Capture Point CO₂ sequestration site in Vernon Parish.

The posts being delivered mainly through Facebook about both these projects have been so full of misinformation and fear mongering that it is comical at times.

The new attack tactic is posting “CCS what-ifs.” The anti-CCS activists are attempting to place doubt and fear in the minds of people with “what-ifs.” It is a very common approach of many environmental activist groups across the nation. The “what-ifs.” It is hard to argue against what might happen. Imagine using this approach in other instances. You can fight against any kind of development with the “what-if” approach. Any industrial site could have an accident or something. What if this pipe leaks? What if someone gets hurt? What if I slip and fall on my way out the door? What if I wreck my car on the way to the store? There is a “what if” for everything in life.

It is precisely because of the “what-ifs” that there are rules and regulations surrounding industrial facilities and pipelines. Everyone must follow the rules and regulations regarding safety and construction, and they are substantial. As a testament to these rules and regulations, there has never been any deaths from CO₂ asphyxiation around a U.S. CO₂ pipeline or sequestration site or an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) field. Remember, CO₂ pipelines and EOR have been around for 50+ years. Can you say the same about other activities? Of course not. But the “what-if” crowd says they support industry and new jobs, but they make you believe someone is going to “take your land” or “poison your water” or scare you into believing that people near these sites are in danger. This is a pure, tried-and-true “what-if” approach used by environmental activists for decades. Take a kernel of information and blow into a “what-if.” If businesses and communities took that approach to every project, big or small, nothing would ever be built.

The Sierra Club and other groups use the exact same tactics. This is how we know some of their leaders are engaging with the “local” anti-CCS groups. They say they’re not affiliated or aligned but they took down the Zoom call from the internet that proved that some of their leaders were meeting with the Sierra Club.

I encourage you to read https://dcjournal.com/sierra-club-quietly-teams-with-conservative-groups-to-block-louisiana-energy-projects/

We know that in early 2025, some of the first anti-CCS meetings in Central Louisiana were sponsored by the Sierra Club. Sierra Club has been all over the country working to fight CCS in every state because they know that CO₂ sequestration could be a life extender for the oil and gas industry depending on future global and domestic rules surrounding carbon dioxide. In the near future, if the US wants to be a major producer of fuels and products to sell abroad, then carbon sequestration may be necessary for many markets.

Again, the anti-CCS groups in Louisiana say they are pro-oil and gas, but you can’t say you support a specific industry when you are fighting something that industry is supporting and may need to thrive in the future. You can’t have it both ways.

To be clear, if local elected officials are pressured into ensuring these two projects fail, the economic downturn will continue in Central Louisiana. Why is it that the forestry industry, business organizations, logging groups, Chambers of Commerce, and regional economic development organizations all support these two projects? Because they understand how they will positively impact the region now and into the future.

These projects will help bring prosperity to the area and no one is going to “take your land” or “poison your water!” That is the “what-if” crowd trying to scare you.

Don’t let them ruin this opportunity for Central Louisiana.

Desiree Lemoine
Executive Director, Industry Makes

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The Buckeye Lady Panthers and Menard Lady Eagles rolled forward to the state semifinals and Marsh Madness next week in Hammond with convincing state quarterfinal basketball wins Thursday night.

Buckeye reached the semis for the first time since 1993 with a 73-55 win at fourth-seeded George Washington Carver Academy in New Orleans. The fourth-seeded Lady Panthers will take on Select Division II’s No. 1 team, Madison Prep, next Thursday afternoon at 1 in the University Center on the Southeastern campus in Hammond.

Menard’s defense dominated visiting fifth-seeded De La Salle 47-32. The Lady Eagles, the fourth seed in Select Division III, also will meet the top seed in their bracket, Lafayette Christian, Tuesday at 1 in Hammond.

In Division I, Alexandria Senior High was overwhelmed by defending state champion Huntington in Shreveport, 68-45, in a quarterfinal game.

Meanwhile, six parish boys teams tip off the playoffs tonight. ASH, Peabody and Tioga are high seeds in their brackets and earned first-round byes.

Tonight’s first-round boys playoff games involving Rapides Parish teams (seedings in parentheses): 

SELECT DIVISION I

Pineville (20) at Lafayette (13), 7:00 

SELECT DIVISON II

St. Charles Catholic (23) at Buckeye (10), 6:30 

SELECT DIVISION III

Menard (23) at Capitol (10), 6:00 

SELECT DIVISION IV

Block (17) at Northwood (16), 6:30 

CLASS B

Episcopal of Acadiana (19) at Glenmora (14), 6:00

Doyline (18) at Oak Hill (15), 6:00

Louisiana Christian University’s Dean of Social Work Dr. Juanita Moorman practices what she professes.

Moorman, who lives in Oakdale, has served as the dean of the School of Social Work since August. She also continues to be a hands-on social worker, in addition to her academic duties at LCU. She said she believes it makes a world of difference—not just to her—but to her students.

“I enjoy being allowed to practice clinically and still teach,” she said. “It’s an opportunity at LCU that other schools don’t offer. I think that allows students a unique learning experience—even better than I was allowed in my own studies. It enriches the classroom.”

Faculty evaluations done by students echo that sentiment. Students appreciate having a professor who is still practicing what they are teaching them and preparing them to do professionally.

Moorman has supervised Drug Court in Vernon Parish for the past 13 years, and does group therapy for Drug Court in Beauregard and Allen parishes from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Saturday.

Her work has even helped with recruitment for LCU’s Master of Social Work program. 

“There’s a shortage of licensed clinical social workers, especially in rural areas,” Moorman said. “Because of that, being able to practice clinically allows me to provide field experiences for those students.”

Moorman earned her Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy from the University of Louisiana Monroe and has been an associate professor of social work at LCU since 2018. She earned her MSW from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and her B.S. from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. 

When Moorman started in social work, she said she was taught that it was founded on a Judeo-Christian foundation, but that from 2007 to today, social work has lost that direction.

“But as long as we have Christian professors,” she said, “we can keep that foundation present for future generations of social workers.”

LCU President Dr. Mark Johnson and his wife Heather recently visited Moorman’s classroom and left with the knowledge that students were not only learning, but under her care would become outstanding social workers.

“They are witnessing compassion modeled in real time by a professor who genuinely cares,” he said. “Dr. Moorman embodies that conviction every single day. She does not simply teach social work; she practices it. Her continued clinical service in our region reflects both professional excellence and a deep personal calling. Our students are learning from someone who is actively engaged in the very work they are preparing to do. Her work strengthens not only our classroom experience but the entire Central Louisiana community. She is helping address the shortage of licensed clinical social workers in rural areas while preparing the next generation of practitioners to serve with competence, compassion and conviction.” 

Treating the spiritual component of a person is essential to treating any other aspect, Moorman said. 

“We have to have a well-rounded generalist practice model, for social workers to be able to treat and intervene with all clients in a competent and confident manner,” Moorman said. “To ignore the spiritual component of a client is negligent.”

Moorman, who is a member of the Pentecostals of Alexandria Church, said there are many therapists who don’t include the spiritual in their treatment, and the clients suffer. Many of them don’t finish treatment, as a result, because they are not getting their needs met. 

Treating clients from a Christian perspective doesn’t mean preaching to them, she said.

Many of her clients in Drug Court were raised in church but have left their faith, but because of how she lives her life, she said, and how she treats them, many return to faith.

“Working with the recovery community is my calling,” she said. “It’s what God has put me here for. Teaching at LCU has helped me spread that calling.”

Johnson said Moorman represents the heart of LCU: scholarship rooted in faith, service grounded in calling, and education that transforms both students and communities. 

“We are grateful for her leadership,” he said, “and proud of the impact she continues to make across this region and beyond.”

LCU offers a BSW and MSW (3+1) degree to be completed in four years, which allows the graduate to sit for licensure and begin practicing therapy in a quicker route than a traditional four-year bachelor’s degree. For in-state recipients of the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) funds, this means you can complete both degrees during the four years of eligibility.  This is the most affordable program in the state of Louisiana.

“When you graduate with a BSW, you are eligible to become a registered social worker,” Moorman said. “You’ll have the credentials to practice even without the MSW, if you so choose. To do individual therapy, however, you need an MSW.”

Two tracks are available in the MSW program. 

The Behavioral Health track is for those who wish to practice clinically in private practice or other therapeutic settings. Moorman said there are some funding opportunities available to students in this program, as well as some employment-based internships that allow students to work while completing the program. 

The Advanced Generalist track is for students who want to work in a therapeutic setting and also go into administration. 

Students with a BSW that meets our criteria may qualify for advanced standing status.  This will allow those students to complete the MSW with 30 hours, whereas students without a BSW will be required to complete 60 hours. 

Both offer classes in the afternoon and evenings and a hi-flex model that allows for distance learning for students who can’t attend class in person. 

“They can livestream the class or watch recorded lectures on their own time so they can still participate in a meaningful way,” Moorman said. “We have students from across the country in the program because they want a Christian education.”

Taylor Ann Dauzart was born on February 22, 1990, and passed from this life on January 31, 2026. Taylor will be remembered for her dedication to her family, her service to her country, and her compassionate spirit.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday March 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Sieper Community Church located at 932 LA-465 Sieper, LA 71472.

Taylor worked as a dental assistant, where she took pride in caring for others and brightening the smiles of her patients. She honorably served in the Louisiana Army National Guard, demonstrating courage, discipline, and commitment to her community and state. Taylor furthered her education at San Jacinto College in Houston, Texas, SOWELA Technical Community College, and Unitech Training Academy.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Billie Eskew and Eva Lamartiniere; her uncle, Aaron Lamartiniere; her grandparents, Rickey and Vickie Lamartiniere; and her grandmother, Judy Dauzart.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved children, Anistyn Ryland and Paxton Dauzart; her mother Misty Pospisil and stepfather, Bradley Pospisil; her sisters, Krissan Fuselier, Chloe Dauzart, and Ariel Dauzart; her stepbrothers, Reese Pospisil, Braden Pospisil, and Mackenzie Pospisil; her grandfather, Larry Dauzart; her godparents, Tosha Ashley and Wayne Mayon; her aunts and uncles, Jamie Dauzart, Kristie Chumney, Jennifer Haltom, and Richard Dauzart; and her nephews, Vincent Naquin and Brantley Supple along with many extended family members and friends who loved her dearly.

Taylor’s life was marked by love for her family and devotion to those closest to her. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

It is with a humble hearts that we remember the life of Wilbert Lee Hudson, Sr., who was born on June 11, 1944, in Pineville, Louisiana, and who left us to entertain the angels on February 25, 2026. Wilbert was a man who loved laughter, and he left a trail of smiles wherever he went. In the words of Charlie Chaplin, “A day without laughter is a day wasted,” and by this measure, Wilbert wasted not a single day.

Wilbert’s career path was as diverse as the jokes he loved to share. He spent years working in the baking industry before switching gears to car sales. However, his true passion was his work in the Prison Ministry, where he served for over 40 years. He understood that life was better when you were in service to others and he lived that truth every day. As someone who loved church and teaching God’s word as a Minister of the Gospel, he found fulfillment in making a difference in the lives of those who needed it most. Wilbert did everything with great love.

Public visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00am at the Alexandria Maranatha Seventh-Day Adventist Church, followed by a funeral service at 11:00am. Final committal rites will be at Garden of Memories. As we remember him, let us not mourn but celebrate the joy he brought into our lives and the love he left behind.

We invite you to leave your memories of Wilbert and upload photos to his memorial page. Share the joy and laughter he brought into your life, as we remember a man who truly understood that “laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” In the spirit of Wilbert’s love for laughter, let’s remember him with a smile and a warm heart.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

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By JIM BUTLER 

The England Authority at its meeting today will hear any opposition to creating a subdistrict to provide for a multi-billion dollar data center near Boyce. 

Anyone wishing to speak at the 4 p.m. session, about the center or any other item on the agenda, must fill out a card of intent prior to the meeting. Individual comment is limited to three minutes. Those provisions are standard at Authority meetings. 

The meeting agenda includes the Authority’s intent to vote on the matter following the hearing. 

While data centers have run into issues in some areas no groundswell has been detected regarding this one since it became public knowledge in January. 

Details of the incentive package agreed to by Louisiana Central, the regional economic development entity,  and Applied Digital, the Dallas-based developer, are to this point shielded by non-disclosure agreement.  Applied’s recent loss of a major equity holder, Nvidia, has apparently not adversely impacted its Rapides project plan. 

Concerns most often heard regarding data centers are the volume of water and electricity needed to run and maintain the information-storing technology. 

Company plans to use natural gas-powered steam generators may allay some of those concerns. 

Details of a proposed payment in lieu of taxes likewise are under wraps to this point. 

Today’s agenda also includes two items relative to the ongoing national purge of illegal immigrants. 

One is an intergovernmental agreement between the district and Homeland Security and ICE. 

The other is a proposed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LaSalle Corrections Transport to use two buildings and about 10 acres as a staging center. 

According to records, LCT is not corporately affiliated with a detention facility in LaSalle Parish near Jena and operated by GEO Group. 

LCT is affiliated with LaSalle Corrections, which operates about 20 sites in Louisiana, Texas and Georgia.

A 47-year-old Pineville man was airlifted to a regional trauma center on Feb. 25 around 11 am following a reported fall from a roof in the Cedar Bend area near Natchez.

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies and emergency personnel with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS were dispatched by the NATCOM 911 Center to the 300 block of Riverview Drive in reference to a medical emergency involving a person who had fallen from a roof.

Upon arrival, deputies and EMS requested air medical support. Deputies established a landing zone on property just off Riverview Drive to assist responding aircraft.

Pafford Air One responded to the scene and transported the injured man to a regional trauma center for treatment.

Sgt. C. Crow and Cpl. J. Dranguet responded on behalf of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Louisiana Christian University announces the appointment of Dr. Beth Palmer as Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Palmer will officially begin her position on March 2.

Palmer will transition from Louisiana State University of Alexandria, where she has served as Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director for the Career Center, with her final day at LSUA set for Feb. 27.

In her new role, Palmer will lead LCU’s advancement efforts, including alumni engagement, philanthropic development, and strategic partnership initiatives that support student success and institutional growth. This appointment marks both a professional transition and a personal homecoming, as Louisiana Christian University is Palmer’s alma mater and a place that has long shaped her commitment to faith-centered higher education.

“We are ecstatic to welcome Dr. Beth Palmer,” said LCU President Dr. Mark Johnson. “She is not only a respected leader in higher education, but she is also family. As an alumna of LCU, she understands the heart of this institution, the strength of the Wildcat Nation, and the sacred responsibility we carry to serve both our students and this region. What excites me most is her deep desire to continue serving Central Louisiana, as she did with our partners at LSUA.”

 Throughout her career, Johnson said that Palmer has built bridges between education and industry, strengthened community partnerships, and championed student success in ways that create lasting impact beyond the campus gates.

“Her leadership will help us deepen alumni engagement, expand philanthropic partnerships, and ensure that LCU remains strong for generations to come,” he said. “We are grateful for her continued commitment to Central Louisiana and confident that her leadership will help position LCU for a bold and faithful future.”

During her time at LSUA, Palmer provided leadership in career development, employer engagement, and holistic student success initiatives. She worked closely with regional employers and community leaders to strengthen workforce connections, expand opportunities for students, and build partnerships that benefit Central Louisiana. Her leadership helped position the Career Center as a hub for collaboration between education and industry.

“This transition represents both gratitude and calling,” Palmer said. “My time at LSUA has been deeply meaningful, and I am thankful for the relationships built with students, faculty, staff and community partners. I look forward to returning to my alma mater and investing in the mission of Louisiana Christian University through strengthening alumni connections, building partnerships, and supporting the future of the institution.”

While the move reflects a shift into a distinct area of leadership, Palmer sees meaningful opportunity for continued collaboration between LSUA and LCU, recognizing the shared role both institutions play in preparing students for careers, leadership, and service across the region.

Palmer brings decades of experience in higher education leadership, having served in roles at Louisiana State University of Alexandria, Texas Woman’s University, Texas Wesleyan University, and Texas A&M–Commerce, in addition to previous service at Louisiana Christian University. Her career has centered on student development, institutional growth, and building strong partnerships between universities and the communities they serve.

She holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Sport Management and an MBA from Texas Woman’s University, as well as a Master of Education from North Texas State University.

The LSU Alexandria men’s basketball team took care of business Wednesday night at home, moving on to a semi-homecourt at the Rapides Parish Coliseum.

The Generals, the second seed in the Red River Athletic Conference bracket,  notched an 83-69 win over No. 7 Jarvis Christian in a tournament quarterfinal contest.

E.J. McQuillan led the Generals (22-7) with 23 points and issued six assists. Courtney McCarthy (17) and  P.D. McCraney (13) also scored in double digits. LSUA’s bench recorded 41 points.

The Generals take on third-seeded Xavier on Saturday at 5:30 at the Laborde Earles Rapides Parish Coliseum. Top-seeded LSU Shreveport is in the other men’s semifinal.

WOMEN LOSE: In New Orleans Wednesday night, the fifth-seeded Generals women were eliminated by No. 4 Xavier 66-55 in the RRAC quarterfinals. 
 
Former LCU star Princis Goff, who transferred south for this season, and Justice Young recorded a team-high 13 points with Sydney Person adding 10.  LSUA (14-14) shot just 30.5-percent from the floor.

The Menard Lady Eagles play a state quarterfinal basketball game at home tonight, hoping to advance to next week’s state tournament in Hammond.

The girls from Alexandria Senior High and Buckeye hit the road for their quarterfinal contests.

Menard is the fourth seed in Select Division III and hosts fifth-seeded De La Salle. ASH is No. 12 in Division I and visits defending state champion Huntington, the fourth seed, in Shreveport. Buckeye is fifth seeded in Division II and travels to play No. 4 George Washington Carver in New Orleans.

All three games tip off at 6.

Those are the three remaining Rapides Parish teams in the LHSAA girls basketball postseason.

Special Victims Unit Detectives with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant for Gage Michael Kittinger on Feb. 20 in connection with an alleged incident of domestic violence.

During the investigation, deputies learned Kittinger was at a residence near the victim’s home and had made several threats toward the victim, law enforcement, and himself.

Due to the seriousness of the threats and concern for the safety of everyone involved, a search warrant was obtained and the RPSO SWAT Team was activated to assist.

RPSO SWAT responded to the 1300 block of Vallery Lane in Pineville on Feb. 22 around 5:30 pm to execute the search and arrest warrant for Kittinger.  RPSO SWAT and Negotiators implemented a coordinated and controlled response, utilizing communication and less-lethal resources to safely manage the situation. Over the course of approximately three hours, SWAT Negotiators and deputies worked to de-escalate the incident and take Kittinger into custody.

As a result of their efforts, Kittinger and an adult female exited the residence peacefully and were taken into custody without further incident. Kittinger was taken into custody on the warrants but was discovered to have injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier in the weekend.  Kitinger was treated at a local hospital and after receiving proper medical care, on February 24, 2026, he was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center for one count of domestic abuse battery strangulation, resisting, and probation violation. 

As their investigation continued, SVU Detectives were able to establish sufficient probable cause to obtain additional arrest warrants for one count of domestic abuse battery strangulation and one count of false imprisonment.  Today, Kittinger was re-arrested and booked on those warrants.

Kittinger remains in jail at the time of this release, being held on a $151,000 bond.

SVU Detectives say this is still an active, ongoing investigation.  The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring the safety of our community.

“The successful resolution of this situation reflects the professionalism, restraint, and commitment to public safety demonstrated by our SWAT Team, Negotiators and Patrol Deputies” said Sheriff Mark Wood.

“ALL PERSONS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION.”

Arrestee:             Gage Michael Kittinger, 27                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           96 Cedar Lane, Pineville, LA

Charges: 2 counts domestic abuse battery-strangulation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              False imprisonment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Resisting an officer                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Probation Violation

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a two-alarm commercial structure fire on Feb. 25 morning in the 700 block of Bolton Avenue.

Fire crews were dispatched at approximately 12:26 a.m. and arrived on scene within two minutes of the initial alarm. The first responding unit reported a commercial building fully engulfed in flames.

Firefighters entered the structure in an attempt to suppress the blaze but were forced to evacuate after the roof collapsed. The collapse led to the failure of the building’s front wall.

No injuries were reported.

Following an investigation, the Alexandria Fire Department identified and arrested Justin Garrett in connection with the incident. Garrett has been charged with simple arson.

Arrests are accusations, not convictions.

Feb. 25

Africa Rena Atkins, 29, Alexandria – domestic abuse battery intentional serious injury, contempt of court, $50,000 bail;

Justin Steven Garrett, 40, Alexandria – simple arson, $10,000 bail;

Tylor Anthony Hare, 29, Alexandria – Louisiana fugitive, contempt of court, $10,000 bail;

Shanice Nicole Mack, 33, Pineville – two counts cruelty to juveniles, simple battery, $20,500 bail;

William Jayvan Lyons, 28, Alexandria – aggravated criminal damage, aggravated assault/domestic abuse, criminal trespass, stalking, unlawful telephone communication, $500 bail.

Feb. 24

Ashley Brook Asbury, 37, Alexandria – possession of CDS, $1,500 bail;

Jvaughn Domnic Barnes, 27, Alexandria – two counts attempted second degree murder, illegal carry firearm with drugs, producing manufacturing distributing CDS, possession of firearm by convicted felon, possession of paraphernalia, resisting an officer, tail lamps red light, $120,000 bail;

Damion Dale Brooks, 47, Alexandria – contempt of court, $25,000 bail;

Keyon Gaines, 30, Alexandria – two counts contempt of court, $20,000 bail;

Crystal Mae Gordon, 37, Boyce – 11 counts contempt of court, $38,500 bail;

Lorenzo Jewitt, 35, Alexandria – simple burglary, criminal trespass, false imprisonment, violation of protective orders, home invasion, three counts contempt of court, parole violations, $78,500 bail;

Aaron Demond Jones, 28, Alexandria – four counts attempted second degree murder, two counts producing manufacturing distributing CDS, possession of CDS, $2.15 million bail;

Marquez Dcortez Joseph, 30, Alexandria – three counts possession of CDS, operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses, improper turn, probation violation, $4,100 bail;

Clinton Heath Kimble, 32, Alexandria – theft, contempt of court, $2,500 bail;

Gage Michael Kittinger, 27, Pineville – domestic abuse battery strangulation, resisting an officer, parole violations, $75,500 bail;

Roosevelt Jauqvours London Jr., 23, Alexandria – aggravated assault with a firearm, violation of protective orders, domestic abuse battery with child present, false imprisonment armed with dangerous weapon, $101,000 bail;

Grant Crawford Owensby, 26, Dry Prong – OWI first offense, following too close, possession of CDS, possession of synthetic CDS, $3,100 bail;

Mason Taylor, 21, Glenmora – 38 counts of theft by credit card fraud, $38,000 bail;

Phillip Earlo Williams, 30, Alexandria – possession of firearm by convicted felon, resisting an officer, illegal possession of stolen firearms, parole violations, $50,500 bail;

Tyrence Jarelle Williams, 25, Alexandria – possession of marijuana, possession of firearm by convicted felon, resisting an officer, Louisiana fugitive, $26,000 bail.

Feb. 23

Jalan Jamar Chisem, 22, Lecompte – aggravated assault with a firearm, $25,000 bail;

Leonard Emmanuel Dauzart, 56, Alexandria – aggravated criminal damage, $20,000 bail;

Angela Christine Deville, 44, Alexandria – producing manufacturing distributing CDS, possession of CDS, paraphernalia, $26,000 bail;

Donald Wayne Foster Jr., 26, Alexandria – two counts possession of CDS, possession of marijuana, illegal carry firearm with drugs, manufacture transfer or possession of machine guns, possession of firearm by convicted felon, Louisiana fugitive, $153,500 bail;

Donovan Wayne Foster, 22, Alexandria — two counts possession of CDS, possession of marijuana, illegal carry firearm with drugs, manufacture transfer or possession of machine guns, possession of firearm by convicted felon, parole violations, $153,500 bail;

Christopher Lenard Gauthier, 48, New Iberia – domestic abuse battery intentional serious injury, resisting an officer, parole violations, $20,500 bail;

Jammi Jhaderius Jefferson, 21, Alexandria – two counts remaining on premises, two counts contempt of court, $75,500 bail;

Dequincy Jordan, 40, Alexandria – six counts contempt of court, $105,000 bail;

James Daren Treadwell Jr., 21, Pineville – possession of stolen vehicle, two counts aggravated obstruction of highway, flight from an officer, reckless operation of vehicle, criminal conspiracy, no driver’s license, resisting an officer, running a red light, two counts criminal damage to property, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, Louisiana fugitive, flight from an officer, illegal possession of stolen things, no driver’s license, parole violations, $75,100 bail;

Johnathon Trey Tyler, 40, West Monroe – violation of protective orders, theft, $25,500 bail.

Feb. 22

Linzey Erin Dauzart, 28, Pineville – two counts contempt of court, $100,000 bail;

Darin Michael Donathan, 23, Monterey – careless operation of a vehicle, improper driving on left, failure to report accident, obstruction of highway, hit and run, criminal mischief, $1,800 bail;

Javon Dn’que McGlory, 29, Alexandria – domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse battery with child present, domestic abuse battery strangulation, aggravated second degree battery, simple battery, domestic abuse battery, concealed negligent carry handgun, three counts contempt of court, $268,500 bail;

Gabrielle Marie Meadows, 31, Pollock – OWI first offense, speeding, improper lane usage, $1,200 bail.