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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Alexandria, Louisiana, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 164 stories have been published about Alexandria, Louisiana which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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71-year-old dies in head-on crash on Louisiana Highway 1236

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WINN PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On April 3, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 1236 east of U.S. Highway 167.  The crash claimed the life of 71-year-old Paula J. Bearden of Camden, AR. The initial investigation revealed that a 2020 Ford Eco Sport, driven by Bearden, was eastbound on Louisiana Highway 1236.  For reasons still under investigation, the Ford Eco crossed th…See the Story

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Alexandria raid uncovers drugs and stolen firearm in residence

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

RAPIDES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) -- In February, the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Unit received community complaints in reference to alleged narcotics activity from a residence on Shirland Avenue in Alexandria. Agents quickly identified Leroy Turner, 36 as a possible suspect.  RADE Agents began their investigation and the complaints were confirmed.  Agents were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Turner for Distribution of CDS II (Methamphetamines).…See the Story

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Grant Parish Library director arrested on multiple charges

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ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) - An investigation by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of the director of the Grant Parish Library System. Deidre Fuqua, 40, of Alexandria, was taken into custody on multiple charges, including: Computer Tampering Three counts of Filing or Maintaining False Public Records Three counts of Injuring Public Records Public Payroll Fraud Two counts of Malfeasance in Office Authorities have not released fu…See the Story

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