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Alexandria, Louisiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Alexandria! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Where domestic violence survivors in Alexandria can turn for confidential help.
  • How road crews around Alexandria stay safe in brutal summer heat
  • Memphis activists say ICE flights are funneling detainees into Alexandria facility.

Also on today's calendar: Bulls Bands And Barrels with Hudson Westbrook & Tyce Delk and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Faith House works to connect domestic violence survivors with shelter, support across Cenla (kalb.com) ā€” In Alexandria, Faith House is working with local partners to connect domestic violence survivors across Central Louisiana with safe shelter, resources, and confidential support. Staff stress that survivors donā€™t need to confide in friends or family first and can reach out directly for help, with an awareness event planned in Marksville this September to highlight available services.
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2. Louisiana construction workers fight off summer heat (kalb.com) ā€” Working outside around Alexandria this summer means facing mid to upper 90s, and state transportation crews are using strict safety routines to cope. LADOTD officials describe regular safety meetings, mandated breaks, and constant hydration as key steps, while reminding all residents to watch for heat illness, rest in shade, and avoid overexertion in Central Louisianaā€™s extreme heat.
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3. Memphis Advocates Call On Private Airport To Stop Servicing ICE Detention Flights (memphisflyer.com) ā€” Immigrant advocates in Memphis say dozens of ICE flights from a private terminal are carrying detainees to a large detention facility in Alexandria. Theyā€™re pressuring the aviation company to cut ties with ICE, while federal officials defend the flights as routine transfers where detainees are fully restrained but provided food and drinks.
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4. New proposed ICE facility in Louisiana to speed up deportations - The Independent Florida Alligator (alligator.org) ā€” Federal officials plan a new ICE staging facility by the Alexandria airport to quickly process migrant families and unaccompanied children for deportation, drawing sharp criticism from immigration advocates. Legal experts and historians warn the Alexandria center could extend detentions, limit access to lawyers, and expose vulnerable children to harsh conditions and long-term trauma.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • On August 4, 2026, a wildfire was first identified...
    On August 4, 2026, a wildfire was first identified in Rapides, Louisiana, with activity most recently updated on August 5, 2026. Detections over theā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • URGENT: Those who live in the vicinity of White Street, Alex, please be aware that there are now Hawks (3 in the tree in the 2100 block) that can pick- up a small dog, puppies, or kittens & carry them away for food.
    They eat small animals, other birds, & insects. Beware & bring these little ones in or put them in a closed place (where it is NOT hot, with food &ā€¦ (Nextdoor Beech St - Vance Ave)
  • Brookshire Grocery posted a job opening for Front End Manager in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC posted a job opening for Janitor 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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