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šŸŒ± See how Alexandriaā€™s Horseshoe Drive Elementary just became safer and brighter

Alexandria, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Alexandria! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Alexandriaā€™s Horseshoe Drive Elementary just became safer and brighter
  • Why neighbors say Alexandria officials are failing to stop Iā€‘49 street racing
  • Alexandria community prepares to honor James Edwin ā€œBig Dogā€ Frazier I

Also on today's calendar: Alexandria, LA ā€“ Empower Brokerageā€™s 2026 Roadshow: The Legacy Blueprint and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Rapides Parish School District celebrates completion of Horseshoe Drive Elementary upgrades (cenlanow.com) ā€” Horseshoe Drive Elementary in Alexandria just unveiled major safety and facility upgrades funded by the District 62 bond approved by local voters in 2022. The project adds a secure single-entry vestibule, new administrative offices, and refreshed interiors, including lighting and renovated restrooms, all aimed at creating a safer, more welcoming learning environment for students and families.
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2. Residents want Alexandria street racing handled, but who's responsible? (thetowntalk.com) ā€” Neighbors in Alexandriaā€™s Samtown Woodside area are demanding action on long-running street racing along Iā€‘49 between Sugarhouse Road and Broadway Avenue after a teen spectator was killed and another injured. City officials say the interstate is a state responsibility, while residents argue the city still controls nearby Eddie Williams Avenue and must help find concrete solutions before summer puts more kids outside.
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3. Remembering James Edwin 'Big Dog' Frazier I (rapidesparishjournal.com) ā€” Family and friends in Alexandria are preparing to honor James Edwin ā€œBig Dogā€ Frazier I with services this Saturday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church on 16th Street, followed by burial on Eddie Williams Avenue. The longtime Bolton High graduate, Air Force veteran, and Rapides Parish lieutenant is remembered for his service, humor, and deep devotion to youth and family.
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4. Kaylee's Cat Corner - Stray dogs increasing as parishes lack animal control (kalb.com) ā€” Stray dogs are becoming a serious safety concern in Alexandria, especially on the North side and along Bolton Avenue, where residents report packs roaming and near-attacks. Animal advocates say half of Louisiana parishes lack basic animal control, but point to low-cost partnerships like those in Winn and Grant parishes as models Alexandria-area leaders and residents could push for.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We got back from lunch and found this.
    We set the floating seat before we left. Someone has found their new perch! (Nextdoor Evarist Dr)
  • Bee Wise Contracting Solutions!
    Feeling blessed working with my son every day! From cleaning up behind me, to building tub decks, to final inspections, to drone flying projects. Heā€¦ (Nextdoor Evarist Dr)
  • AEG Presents posted a job opening for Ticket Seller in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alexandria

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