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Pineville, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Pineville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Pineville teams just earned top honors from the school board
  • Recent arrest reports include several Pineville residents and listed charges.
  • See how a former Pineville resident shaped a major art exhibit

Also on today's calendar: Fighting Hand Brewing Company and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Rapides Parish School Board recognizes student and team achievements (rapidesparishjournal.com) — Pineville students and teams took center stage at the latest Rapides Parish School Board meeting, with Pineville Junior High’s archery team and Pineville High’s Lady Rebels softball team both earning major honors. The board also celebrated standout achievements from Alexandria, Bolton, Buckeye, and other parish schools, showcasing local talent in academics, athletics, leadership, and extracurriculars.
   

2. June 2026 (rapidesparishjournal.com) — Recent arrest reports list several Pineville residents among those booked on various charges, with all entries clearly noted as accusations, not convictions. The log spans May 27–31 and includes alleged offenses ranging from traffic and drug violations to more serious accusations, along with listed bail amounts where available.
   

3. Three new exhibits debut at Alexandria Museum of Art in 2026 (cenlanow.com) — Central Louisiana art lovers can catch three new exhibits at the Alexandria Museum of Art this July, including a special show of Catalan painter Josep María García-Llort, who lived and worked in Pineville in the 1950s. The museum’s September Competition and a national poetry-inspired exhibition also open, with public viewing beginning July 11 and a poetry show starting June 27.
   

4. Cleco preps for 2026 hurricane season; urges precautions (cenlanow.com) — Cleco, headquartered in Pineville, is ramping up grid upgrades and storm preparations ahead of the 2026 hurricane season and urging local customers to get ready too. The company is hardening infrastructure, trimming hazardous vegetation, and stocking supplies while advising residents to build emergency plans, assemble storm kits, and use generators safely in case severe weather hits Central Louisiana.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone have tips how baby proof the crib.
    I tried pool noodles, covers, the white thing around the crib it doesn't work. My son is playing is moving a lot more and grab things. He will be 6… (Nextdoor Pineville/Main/Lake)
  • Looking for a nanny/babysitter for a 3 month old.
    5-6 hours a day in my home. I work from home so I will be available to assist a bit. (Nextdoor Timber Trails)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Pineville. Apply here.
  • Arby's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Pineville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pineville here.

Ok Pineville! 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 Pineville

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pineville

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