Chamber president talks about visit with President Bush

The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce was very happy and fortunate to host President Bush today.  We are extremely grateful that he responded to our request to visit “Main Street”.  He could have chosen any other community, but he chose to come to Alexandria.  I want to give a special thanks to Congressman Rodney Alexander [...]

FEMA opening Disaster Recovery Center in Alexandria, LA

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) was approved by FEMA and will be opening in Alexandria Friday, October 24. 
 The site will be located at – Bolton Avenue Community Center, 315 Bolton Ave., Alexandria.
  The hours of operation will be 9 AM until 6 PM.

The Light celebrates National Pastors Month

Inside this issue The Light takes a look at women pastors and how they juggle their many roles as mothers, daughters, sisters, wives and pastors.
Also, read how District 3 Councilman-elect Jonathan Goins is preparing to represent on the Alexandria City Council.
Oct. 15, Pages 1-8 The Light, Oct. 15, Pages 9-16

President Bush coming to Alexandria, Louisiana Monday, Oct. 20

 Bush, Alexander to discuss economy with local business leaders, Chamber
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, today announced President George W. Bush will visit Alexandria, La., on October 20, 2008.
Alexander said Bush is coming to the region to meet with local business leaders to discuss the economy and the Administration’s efforts to stabilize the [...]

Peabody 2008 Homecoming

Here are the first of many sets of photos that I will post from the 2008 Peabody Magnet High School Alumni Homecoming festivities held Saturday, Sept. 27.
Photos were taken by Al Cotton of Alexandria.