Third Circuit Court affirms Judge Swent’s ruling in Smith vs. Goins

Today, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Ninth Judicial Court Judge Rae Swent’s ruling that allows Jonathan Goins to run against Charles F. Smith for the District 3 council seat.
Smith and his attorneys contend that Goins doesn’t live in the District 3 area, but instead lives in an apartment complex off of Louisiana [...]

Alexandria Council passes resolution regarding Bentley Hotel

The Alexandria City Council voted 4 to 3 to pass a resolution that allows the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce’s executive board to discuss with the Second Century Benthle Group’s members the possibility of a public/private collaborative to “restore, renovate and reopen the historic Hotel Bentley in downtown Alexandria to a superior quality and [...]

Charles F. Smith appeals Judge Swent’s decision about Goins qualification to run for District 3 council seat

Attorneys for Councilman Charles F. Smith today filed an appeal in the 3rd Circuit Court in an effort to overturn 9th Judicial Court Judge Rae Swent decision that allows Jonathan Goins to run for the Alexandria City Council seat that represents District 3.
On Wednesday, July 23, Swent ruled in Goins favor. Smith maintains that [...]

Jonathan D. Goins does qualify to run for District 3 seat

Jonathan D. Goins can run for City Council District 3.
Judge Rae Swent ruled in favor of Goins, who can run against Charles F. Smith for the District 3 Council seat.
The judge’s ruling came about 5 minutes after closing arguments, in which Smith’s attorney, George Gaienne III, suggested the low use of electricity, water and [...]

Smith vs. Goins to be decided Wednesday, July 23

District Judge Rae Swent will hear closing arguments in the civil case that pits Alexandria Council District 3 incumbent Charles F. Smith against Jonathan D. Goins, an attorney who wants Smith’s seat.
Smith claims Goins doesn’t live in the Juliet Street home, which is in District 3, but instead lives in an apartment complex located off [...]

Expert witness testimony doesn’t look good for Goins

Please let me begin by saying that it’s 2:41 p.m. and there’s much more testimony to be heard in Charles F. Smith challenge of Jonathan Goins’ run for the District 3 seat.
This hearing in Judge Swent’s office has the be the biggest happening today in Central Louisiana. Everyone who is anyone has made an appearance [...]

Jonathan Goins: Juliet Street or Provine Street?

Councilman Charles F. Smith accuses his challenger, Attorney Jonathan Goins, of living somewhere that is not in District 3 for which Smith represents.
Apparently, on Monday, July 21, Smith’s attorneys, a photographer and an expert witness, inspected Goins Provine Street home to determine whether or not the large appliances used an amount of electricty that would suggest someone [...]

Where does Jonathan Goins live?

Alexandria City Councilman Charles F. Smith is challenging the residence of his opponent Jonathan Goins in a civil lawsuit.
Smith maintains Goins doesn’t live in District 3 and should not be running to represent the area. Goins says otherwise.
A hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. today. I’m headed off to court now. Will report back later.

Ruston Foundry site cleaned, celebration held

Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality joined public officials and members of the Alexandria community on July 15 to celebrate the completion of the cleanup at the Ruston Superfund site.
“Getting the property back into productive use is one of our highest priorities,” said Richard E. [...]

Martin Johnson new city president at Regions Bank, Alexandria, LA

 

JACKSON, Miss. – Martin W. Johnson is Region Bank’s new city president responsible for all bank operations within the Greater Alexandria market, which includes Pineville, according to a press release. 
 
Johnson brings 20 years of banking experience to this position. He most recently served as Vice President and Senior Lender for Capital One Bank.
 
“Martin’s financial [...]