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Good morning to you Pineville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How an armed manhunt unfolded across Pineville streets last week
  • When and where you can pay respects to these Pineville neighbors
  • Why a $2.5 billion Pineville mill revival just fell through

Also on today's calendar: HERPS Alexandria Exotic Reptile and Pet Show and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Periods of sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 72.
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pineville man arrested after alleged armed disturbance, struggle with deputy (cenlanow.com) — A Pineville resident was arrested after an alleged armed disturbance on Westbrook Street led to an overnight search, a struggle with a deputy, and a multi-agency manhunt in Rapides Parish. Deputies say the suspect twice fled while armed before K-9 units finally located him, and he now remains jailed on a high bond while the investigation continues.
   

2. Notice of Death – September 28, 2026 (rapidesparishjournal.com) — Several local families are announcing funeral services in and around Pineville this week, including two services in Pineville on September 29 and 30. Dates, times, and locations are listed for each person remembered, helping friends and neighbors know when and where they can pay their respects across Pineville, Alexandria, Ball, and nearby communities.
   

3. Beaver Lake Biofuels Project Bites The Dust In Louisiana (woodbioenergymagazine.com) — Plans to build the Beaver Lake Biofuels plant at the former International Paper mill site in Pineville have been scrapped, ending hopes for hundreds of new local jobs and a $2.5 billion investment. Developers cited slow demand for low‑carbon marine fuels, carbon storage uncertainty, and financing challenges, despite earlier state support and interest from major companies.
   

4. Louisiana Central partners with state to help local manufacturers (thetowntalk.com) — Central Louisiana manufacturers, including those in and around Pineville, will soon have easier access to advanced technologies like robotics and AI through a new partnership between Louisiana Central and the state's Louisiana Innovation division. The five‑year, $15 million Manufacturing Extension Partnership expansion aims to connect local plants with expertise, labs, and funding to modernize operations and stay competitive.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Well whos ready to hit the lake, got to get my fishing on.
    The way diesel prices are i could afford a nice big boat so I just made one. Going to take some days off soon and put her to good use (Nextdoor Donahue/Edgewood)
  • Anyone missing this puppy?
    Currently on corner of fox chase and Iberia lane in Beau Chene (Nextdoor Susek/Donahue)
  • Corporate Chefs posted a job opening for Full-Time Evening Cook in Pineville. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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