Town of Boyce Secures $4 Million Community Benefit Agreement From Data Center Project
Town of Boyce
The Town of Boyce has secured a $4 million community benefit agreement with Applied Digital, the company developing the $3.6 billion Delta Forge 1 AI Factory Campus in Rapides Parish. Announced Wednesday, Oct. 14, the agreement will provide funding for community improvements, infrastructure enhancements and economic development in Boyce. Mayor Kelvin McCoy said the agreement resulted from efforts to ensure the town benefits directly from the major industrial investment being constructed nearby. Louisiana Central assisted with discussions involving the town and Applied Digital. The agreement represents a commitment to improvements intended to provide long-term benefits for Boyce residents.
Alexandria Police Investigate Two Shootings Reported on Consecutive Days
Alexandria Police Department
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating two shootings reported Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 13-14, that left two people with non-life-threatening injuries. The first incident occurred near the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Eddie Williams Avenue. Officers were notified around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday after a shooting victim arrived at a local hospital. The second shooting occurred in the 2200 block of Vance Avenue early Wednesday, with police receiving notification from a hospital around 2 a.m. Both victims sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Police have not established whether the incidents are connected. Both cases remain under investigation.
Louisiana Bluegrass Fall Festival Set for Saturday Near Forest Hill
Southern Forest Heritage Museum
The Southern Forest Heritage Museum in Longleaf will host the Louisiana Bluegrass Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature live bluegrass music, historical demonstrations, museum exhibits, antique tractors and activities highlighting Louisiana’s forestry and railroad heritage. Visitors can explore eight museums, including a World War II museum, observe blacksmithing demonstrations and ride historic rail equipment. Food vendors will offer barbecue, jambalaya, hamburgers and other selections. Admission is $10 per vehicle. The museum is located at 77 Longleaf Road, approximately three miles from Forest Hill, off Highway 165.
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