Morning Alexandria! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Evergreen Street shooting injures one (kalb.com) — Alexandria police are investigating a Tuesday shooting in the 3500 block of Evergreen Street that left one person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. With the victim and a key witness not cooperating, APD is urging anyone who saw or knows anything about the incident to contact detectives directly so they can move the case forward and hold those responsible accountable.
2. Men's and women's LSUA basketball season tickets on sale (cenlanow.com) — Alexandria basketball fans can now lock in single-game or season tickets for LSUA's 2026–27 men's and women's home schedules, including a new courtside suite option. Prices range from $5 single-game youth tickets to $250 season packages with suite access, with doubleheader tickets covering both games on shared dates and several conference rivals visiting Alexandria throughout the season.
3. LSUA elementary teacher preparation program earns A+ rating for reading instruction (cenlanow.com) — Louisiana State University of Alexandria's elementary teacher preparation program has earned an A+ rating for how it trains future teachers to teach reading, fully aligning with evidence-based literacy practices. As Louisiana works to boost student reading scores, LSUA leaders say this recognition underscores their efforts to send well-prepared new teachers into local classrooms to tackle literacy challenges head-on.
4. Retiring in Louisiana? These are the 6 best places to do says US News (shreveporttimes.com) — Alexandria earns a spot among Louisiana's top retirement destinations, thanks to its lower cost of living compared with similarly sized cities and relatively affordable housing. With about 43,858 residents, a median household income under $50,000, and modest median home and rent prices, the city is being recognized as an appealing option for retirees seeking value and community.
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