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Alexandria, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Alexandria! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen 15-year-old Taylor Pruitt in Alexandria?
  • Are you accidentally misusing 911 in Rapides Parish?
  • What’s next for LSUA men’s basketball after Coach Jackson’s exit?

Also on today's calendar: Fighting Hand Brewing Company and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Alexandria Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing Teen Taylor Pruitt (theunionstar.com) — Alexandria police are urgently asking for help finding 15-year-old Taylor Pruitt, last seen June 1 in the 4900 block of West Garden Boulevard. Officers, schools, and neighbors are sharing his photo and combing the area, and Crime Stoppers is offering cash rewards for anonymous tips that could bring him home safely.
   

2. Rapides Parish 911 officials offer tips for emergency calls (kalb.com) — Rapides Parish 911 officials in Alexandria want residents to know exactly when and how to call for help so dispatchers can respond faster. They stress using 911 only for true emergencies, keeping non-emergency numbers handy, and staying calm while clearly giving your location and situation so first responders reach you quickly.
   

3. LSUA men's basketball coach Dimario Jackson steps down (cenlanow.com) — Louisiana State University of Alexandria is searching for a new men’s basketball coach after Dimario Jackson resigned to take a job at Paul Quinn College. Jackson leaves behind a dominant three-year run that brought multiple conference titles, national tournament appearances, and All-American honors to the Generals program.
   

4. Numbers not yet released for Gov. Landry recall signature drive, LAGOP responds (knoe.com) — A recall petition drive targeting Gov. Jeff Landry recently drew several hundred participants at Bringhurst City Park in Alexandria, where organizers reported steady signature gathering over seven hours. The statewide effort, led by Louisiana Deserves Better, must collect roughly 500,000 signatures by Oct. 31. Republican Party leaders are countering with a campaign defending Landry’s record on crime, education, and the economy.
   

5. Alexandria Museum of Art to Celebrate Three New Exhibitions on July 10, 2026 (klax-tv.com) — Alexandria Museum of Art is rolling out three major exhibitions this summer, starting with a July 10 members’ reception and public opening July 11. Locals can explore a national juried contemporary show, a rare Josep María García-Llort collection with Pineville ties, and a poetry-inspired exhibit marking 250 years of American poetry.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • Golden Corral posted a job opening for Meat Cutter 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alexandria

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alexandria

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.