September 15, 2026: Central Louisiana Daily Briefing

Reignite Initiative Community Engagement Session — Today
City of Alexandria

The City of Alexandria hosts a Reignite Initiative community engagement session today from 1 to 3 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend and share input on the ongoing revitalization plans for the Alexandria Mall corridor. Confirm the specific location through the City of Alexandria at cityofalexandriala.com.

Unitech Training Academy Open House — Tonight
Unitech Training Academy

Unitech Training Academy’s Alexandria campus hosts a community open house tonight from 5:45 to 7 p.m., offering hands-on learning experiences and information on career training programs available at the Alexandria location. The event is free and open to the public.

Pro-Mow Fencing & Lawn Care Ribbon Cutting — Today
Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce

Pro-Mow Fencing & Lawn Care celebrates its opening today with a ribbon cutting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 8217 Shreveport Hwy in Pineville. The chamber-hosted event marks the launch of the commercial and residential services company, specializing in fencing, landscaping, cleanups, drainage work, and more.

Leglue Nissan Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting — September 17
September 15, 2026 | Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce
Leglue Nissan will celebrate its grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 17, at 9 a.m. at 6400 Coliseum Blvd. in Alexandria. The event is hosted by the Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce and is open to the public.

CenLa Chamber Congressional Candidates Luncheon — September 22
September 15, 2026 | Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Congressional Candidates Luncheon on Tuesday, September 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center at England Airpark, 1718 Kegleman Blvd., Alexandria. All nine candidates running for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District seat have been invited to participate. The event is open to chamber members and guests.

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.