I-49 Northbound Exit 98 at Boyce to Close Wednesday for Roadwork
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Motorists traveling north on Interstate 49 near Boyce should prepare for a temporary ramp closure Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that the northbound off-ramp at Exit 98 onto Louisiana Highway 1 will close at 7 a.m., weather permitting, for asphalt milling and paving. The ramp is expected to reopen by 7 p.m. the same day. Motorists should continue to Exit 99 and follow Louisiana highways 8 and 1200 to reach Highway 1. The closure is part of a $15.2 million project to repair approximately eight miles of I-49 in Rapides Parish. An 11-foot lane-width restriction remains in effect in the construction area.
Alexandria Zoo Announces Zoo Boo Halloween Celebration for Saturday
Alexandria Zoo
The Alexandria Zoo will host its annual Zoo Boo Halloween celebration Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3016 Masonic Drive. The family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating for children ages 12 and younger, games, costumed characters, entertainment and Halloween-themed displays. Visitors can also enjoy Pumpkin Palooza, featuring seasonal enrichment activities for zoo animals. Last admission is at 3 p.m. General admission is $12 for ages 2 and older, while Fast Pass admission is $25. Regular zoo memberships and complimentary passes are not valid for this special fundraising event. Proceeds support animal care, educational programs and conservation efforts.
River Oaks Square Arts Center to Host Van Gogh Gala Saturday
River Oaks Square Arts Center
River Oaks Square Arts Center in Alexandria will host its annual Van Gogh Gala on Saturday, Oct. 24, beginning at 7 p.m. This year’s theme, “Midnight at the Met,” draws inspiration from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and combines costumes, visual art and an evening of fundraising. The gala is River Oaks’ largest annual fundraiser, supporting its exhibitions, educational programs, artist development and community outreach activities. The arts center, located at 1330 Second St., provides opportunities for regional artists and offers programming for children, adults, seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities. The annual event celebrates the arts while raising funds for the organization’s continuing work in Central Louisiana.
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