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Alexandria, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Alexandria! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • A Rapides oncologist explains lung cancer warning signs
  • Why a giant firefighting helicopter is on standby in Pineville
  • When does Alexandria usually get its first frost?

Also on today's calendar: Cavanaugh Lecture Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with variable clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Health Alert: Warning signs of lung cancer (kalb.com) — A persistent cough, unexplained weight loss or new shortness of breath deserves a conversation with your doctor, says Rapides Cancer Center radiation oncologist Dr. Lawrence Menache. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, he is encouraging people to discuss their smoking history and whether annual lung cancer screening is appropriate.
   

2. With fire danger elevated, U.S. Forest Service brings in a 'sky crane' (thetowntalk.com) — A heavy-lift firefighting helicopter is on standby at Pineville Municipal Airport as the Forest Service prepares for potential wildfires across Louisiana. Recent rain allowed Rapides and Grant parishes to lift burn bans, but drought persists in Rapides, and officials warn that renewed dry conditions could bring more fires.
   

3. Louisiana will get cold this week. When should we expect our first frost? (thetowntalk.com) — Alexandria typically sees its first frost around Nov. 26, though historical records show that timing can vary widely. The Louisiana weather overview notes that frost can form even when air temperatures stay above freezing, with Alexandria's recorded first frosts ranging from October to late December.
   

4. Why Louisiana residents should keep an eye on the thermometer this week (thetowntalk.com) — Colder air is expected to reach Louisiana late this week, with Friday likely to bring the lowest temperatures and some places dipping into the upper 30s. Alexandria is among the cities included in the outlook, but the supplied report does not give a specific local temperature forecast.
   

5. WATCH: ICE Scraps With Dangerous Illegals in Tampa (alexjoneslive.com) — Alexandria was the planned destination for 39 immigration detainees transferred through ICE's Tampa office following a September enforcement operation. The report says they were slated for deportation, with most or all expected to leave the country within 48 to 72 hours of arriving at Alexandria International Airport.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

Ok Alexandria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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