The Light, March 1 issue: Coach Janice Joseph Richard vows to live life to the fullest

 

By Sherri L. Jackson
The Light
Yes, it’s a fact that Janice Joseph-Richard is battling cancer for the second time in less than five years.
Yes, it’s a fact that this time around, the disease has struck her bones, which from a medical perspective doesn’t look good.
Yet, Richard, 45, would rather focus on the fact that her faith [...]

Leonard Ford: Some Alexandria City Councilmen just plain rude

With two new Alexandria City council members taking office on Dec. 1, I was hoping that this “new blood” would be the beginning of a fresh start to a better relationship between the city’s Executive Branch (Mayor) and its Legislative Branch (City Council). However, that hasn’t happened, and I’m totally disappointed.
Instead of trying [...]

2009 Women of Distinction Honorees announced

Enjoy these photos from the 2008 Women of Distinction Awards Dinner

On Monday, March 16, The Light will honor 10 women, who are making significant contributions to their homes, communities and churches.
Here are the honorees who will be celebrated in the Awards Ceremony to be held at the Main Street Community Center:
1. Etta Compton of [...]

Mardi Gras in Alexandria, LA, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009

Have fun enjoying these photos from the Mardi Gras parade in Alexandria, LA.
Photos by Publisher Sherri L. Jackson

City of Alexandria to host community meetings to discuss recreational needs

In order to guage public support and to fully understand the recreational needs of area citizens, the City of Alexandria will hold two community meetings from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.
One meeting will be at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 2627 Horseshoe Drive, and the second meeting will be at Brame Middle Magnet School, [...]

The Light: Feb. 15-28, 2009 issue

Here are the pages for the Feb. 15 issues. Click below and enjoy.
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Private investigator logs of Von Jennings’ whereabouts

The city hired Private Investigator Mark Gravel to follow Von Jennings, Mayor Jacques Roy’ assitant in charge of developing and implementing a program designed to help minority-owned buinesses acquire city contracts. Also, the city used the Utilities Department’ executive secretary to keep tabs on Jennings’ comings and goings. Here are copies of what was submitted to [...]

Mayor Jacques Roy: Alexandria is moving forward with progress

             

   The state of Alexandria remains sound as we move into 2009, but to maintain that stability, particularly during this time of economic uncertainty, we must be efficient and responsive.      
                The City’s bond rating and the growth and development you see throughout the City are signs of vitality. While the recruitment of new [...]

Leonard Ford: Something stanks at Alexandria City Hall

 
            Extra! Extra! Read all about it. Things are running afoul at City Hall in downtown Alexandria, and it’s getting ugly.”
            For those of you who haven’t been keeping up with the shenanigans at City Hall, I’m speaking of the investigation and the subsequent termination of Von Jennings, the mayor’s assistant in charge of [...]

The Light celebrates two years of publishing in Central Louisiana

 

Sherri L. Jackson, Publisher

This big Light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. This Big Light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. This Big Light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. 
Everywhere I go, in my neighbor’s home, Jesus gave it to me, I’m gonna [...]