Louisiana Rural Water Association Conference Coming to Alexandria Next Week
Louisiana Rural Water Association
The Louisiana Rural Water Association will hold its annual Fall Mini-Conference Oct. 19-22 in downtown Alexandria, bringing water and wastewater professionals from across Louisiana together for technical training, industry discussions and networking opportunities. Conference activities will take place at the Randolph Riverfront Center and Hotel Bentley. Educational sessions scheduled Oct. 20-22 will address utility management, operations, regulatory requirements, emergency preparedness and new technology. The conference is designed for municipal and rural water systems, including utility managers, elected officials and water board members. Exhibitors will also showcase equipment and services used in water and wastewater operations.
Federal Student Aid Application Opens for 2027-28 Academic Year
U.S. Department of Education – Federal Student Aid
High school seniors and college students throughout Rapides Parish can now complete the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as FAFSA. The application is used to determine eligibility for federal grants, student loans and work-study assistance for students attending college or eligible career training programs between July 1, 2027, and June 30, 2028. Students planning to attend Louisiana State University of Alexandria, Louisiana Christian University or other eligible institutions should review financial aid requirements and applicable deadlines. Applicants and required contributors must provide financial information through the federal student aid system. Students are encouraged to complete the application early to allow time for processing and any necessary corrections.
City Park Players Conclude Production of Stephen King’s ‘Misery’ This Weekend
City Park Players
City Park Players will conclude its production of “Misery” this weekend at the Kress Theatre in downtown Alexandria. Based on Stephen King’s novel and adapted for the stage by William Goldman, the thriller follows novelist Paul Sheldon, who becomes trapped in the home of an increasingly dangerous admirer following an automobile accident. Jared Guillory directs the production, which includes adult language, violence and intense scenes. Remaining performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. General admission is $15, with discounted tickets available for seniors, military members and students.
United Way of Central Louisiana to Announce 211 Community Impact and Funding Initiative
United Way of Central Louisiana
United Way of Central Louisiana will host a community impact announcement Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 10-11:30 a.m. at The Rapides Foundation Building, 1101 Fourth St., Suite 202, Classroom C, in Alexandria. The event will focus on the future of the region’s 211 system, a free, confidential service connecting residents with trained operators who provide referrals for food assistance, housing, healthcare, mental health services, disaster recovery and other community resources. Attendees will hear new data about local needs, learn how the service assists residents and receive details of a significant funding announcement. Community leaders, nonprofit partners, businesses and elected officials are invited. Those interested in attending may RSVP by emailing marketing@uwcl.org.
Jackson Street Bridge Lane Closures Begin Monday for Pedestrian Gate Installation
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Motorists traveling across the Jackson Street Bridge in Alexandria should prepare for daily lane closures beginning Monday, Oct. 19, as crews install new pedestrian sidewalk gates. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that the northbound lane of the U.S. 165 bridge will be subject to closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Pedestrian access across the bridge will remain open throughout construction. The $682,500 project was awarded to Walter J. Barnes Electric Co. Inc. and is expected to be completed by Dec. 19, depending on weather and construction conditions. Motorists should anticipate delays and use caution in the work area.
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