Rapides Parish Police Jury Meets Today at 3 p.m.
Rapides Parish Police Jury
The Rapides Parish Police Jury holds its regular monthly meeting today, Monday, September 14, at 3 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room on the second floor of the Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray St., Alexandria. The agenda was posted Thursday, September 10, at 4 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed live at rppj.com and on YouTube at @rppj-la.
Louisiana OMV Customer Service Centers Closed Today for System Modernization
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles customer service centers statewide are closed today, Monday, September 14, for a system modernization upgrade. Residents needing OMV services are encouraged to use the online portal at expresslane.org. Centers are expected to reopen Tuesday, September 15.
LSUA Lecture: The Folklore of Sports — September 25
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
LSUA will host a free public lecture on Friday, September 25, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. titled “The Lore Behind the Score: Exploring the Folklore of Sports.” Dr. Emily Bryant, director of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum, will explore how folklore appears in sports — from game-day traditions and superstitions to fan memorabilia and team legends. Bryant holds a Ph.D. in folklore from Indiana University. Visitors are welcome to bring their lunch.
National Hunting and Fishing Day at LDWF Woodworth — September 26
Rapides Regional Medical Center, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Rapides Regional Medical Center is again co-sponsoring Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day on Friday, September 26, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the LDWF Outdoor Education Center in Woodworth on Robinson Bridge Road. RRMC personnel will teach ATV safety and Stop the Bleed training. Admission is free. For more information, visit wlf.la.gov/page/nhfd.
TRAFFIC REMINDER — Nightly Lane Closures on US 165 North in Pineville
Drivers on U.S. 165 North in Pineville should expect nightly alternating lane closures near Lowe’s and the U.S. 167 northbound off-ramp. Work runs Monday nights through Friday mornings, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting, through the end of September 2026. DOTD advises drivers to reduce speed, use caution around construction workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time.