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Pineville, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Pineville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Pineville Dollar General sets Saturday grand opening
  • Why a giant firefighting helicopter is stationed in Pineville
  • Local leaders honor Navy veteran Charles Fredrick III

Also on today's calendar: WLC Veteran's Home Project - Alexandria VA Medical Center and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Dollar General Now Open in Pineville (klax-tv.com) — Dollar General's new store at 8311 US 71 in Pineville is open, with a grand opening planned for November 14 at 8 a.m. The first 50 adult customers will receive $10 gift cards, and the first 100 customers will receive tote bags. The company expects the store to employ six to 10 people.
   

2. With fire danger elevated, U.S. Forest Service brings in a 'sky crane' (thetowntalk.com) — A firefighting helicopter is on standby at Pineville Municipal Airport to help ground crews battle wildfires across Louisiana. The Forest Service brought in the aircraft despite recent rain and lifted burn bans. Officials warn that drying conditions could bring more fires, although Louisiana's forestry agency currently lists Rapides Parish's fire danger as low.
   

3. Rapides Parish officials address Business & Industry Alliance meeting, honor Navy veteran (rapidesparishjournal.com) — Navy veteran Charles Fredrick III received the North Rapides Business and Industry Alliance's Veteran of the Month honor during its November meeting at Louisiana Christian University. Pineville Mayor Joe Bishop and Sheriff Mark Wood presented tokens of appreciation, while Bishop also reported that the city's recent Fall Fest drew more than 4,000 children and families.
   

4. Notice of Death – November 10, 2026 (rapidesparishjournal.com) — Pineville services are scheduled for Sandra L. Tullos and Kenneth Ray Binns Jr. on November 12, followed by Michael Renard Howard and Doris Jean Dennis on November 14. The death notices also list services in Alexandria and Ball, with arrangements extending through November 21.
   

5. Rapides Parish's lowest premium gas price recorded at $3.98 for week ending Oct. 31 (centrallouisiananews.com) — Premium gasoline averaged $4.61 a gallon across reported Rapides Parish stations for the week ending October 31, six cents above Louisiana's average. The lowest reported parish price was $3.98. Pineville appears in the city comparison, but these customer-submitted cash prices are historical snapshots, not a guide to today's pump prices.
   

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  • A remote assistant position is now available with flexible hours and 2–4 hours of work per day.
    Full training will be provided. Message privately for details about compensation and the role. (Nextdoor Chris Ln)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in PINEVILLE LA S32135 in Pineville. Apply here.
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in PINEVILLE LA S07801 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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