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Monday, Oct 5, 2020 - 4:49 pm
Alexandria, La. (October 5, 2020) — Contract crews brought in by the City of Alexandria to assist with the collection of debris created by Hurricane Laura have completed their work. As a result, the Sanitation department is returning to normal trash and debris collection procedures effective immediately. Under normal collection conditions, trees and limbs cut by professional tree trimming and removal crews must be removed by the contractor, not left at the curb for pickup by the city. Only tree waste cut by the individual home or property owners may be left at the curb for collection. “...
Friday, Oct 2, 2020 - 4:28 pm
Alexandria, La. (October 2, 2020) — Residents affected by Hurricane Laura who have not yet registered for FEMA disaster relief services will be able to do so next week at community centers across town. On Tuesday, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. a mobile center will be at the Bolton Avenue Community Center, located at 315 Bolton Avenue. On Wednesday, residents may go to the Broadway/Dempsey Community Center at 712 Broadway Ave. and on Thursday the site will be at the Youth & Teen Center at 1801 Sylvester Street (Former Boy’s and Girl’s Club location). Hours will be 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day...
Thursday, Sep 24, 2020 - 12:26 pm
Alexandria, La. (September 24, 2020) — Debris collection crews will be making their final pass through the City of Alexandria next week to collect tree waste and other debris from Hurricane Laura. When collection efforts began, the schedule called for crews to make three passes to collect debris. The first two passes have been completed and the final pass is about to begin. “We have collected more than 210,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris already, and we expect to come in at about 230,000 total,” said Urban Forester Darren Green. “We’re asking residents to go ahead and put out their...
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2020 - 10:56 am
Alexandria, La. (September 23, 2020) — Heavy rains, whether from a hurricane, tropical storm or just a strong line of thunderstorms, have historically caused street flooding and drainage issues in neighborhoods throughout Alexandria. After a heavy rainstorm dumped more than 4.5 inches of rain on the city in a few hours on the morning of July 30, 2019, causing water to get into several homes and businesses, Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall asked city engineers to prioritize projects that could improve drainage and lessen the risk of flooding. “We can’t completely eliminate the risk of street...
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2020 - 3:30 pm
Alexandria, La. (September 22, 2020) — The City of Alexandria and the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Foundation plan to hold an opening ceremony and dedication at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, for a new special needs playground. Construction of the Coughlin Saunders Inclusive Playground is under way at the corner of Masonic Drive and Babe Ruth Drive on part of the Bringhurst Field site. The park, which is privately funded by donors through the Cabrini Foundation and Coughlin-Saunders Foundation and being constructed by Majestic Playgrounds of Baton Rouge at no cost to the City of Alexandria, will...
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2020 - 2:26 pm
Alexandria, La. (September 22, 2020) — Workers with the City of Alexandria’s Streets Department are actively spraying for mosquito control. While the city traditionally sprays for mosquitos in the summer months, the current spraying effort is designed to combat the influx of mosquitos from Hurricane Laura and other heavy rains from tropical storms that have created areas of standing water. Crews spray two different zones in the city each Monday and Wednesday, with the complete city covered every two weeks. The spraying program will target both mosquito larvae and adult mosquitos. Bodies of...
Monday, Sep 21, 2020 - 4:08 pm
The City of Alexandria will continue to provide free sandbags for Alexandria residents Tuesday at the self-serve locations at Johnny Downs, Bringhurst Field, Frank O Hunter Park, Cheatham Park and the 911 Alert Center in Martin Park. Elderly and infirm residents may get pre-filled bags at the Consolidated City Compound at 2021 Industrial Park Road from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday, weather permitting.
Sunday, Sep 20, 2020 - 1:48 pm
Alexandria, La. (September 20, 2020) — Workers with the City of Alexandria continue preparations for anticipated heavy rains next week associated with Tropical Storm Beta. National Weather Service forecasts indicate Alexandria could get eight or more inches of rain over the course of the week. Prescott Road will be closed between Mohon and Plantation starting at 9 a.m. Monday to allow for installation of temporary drainage pumps to address potential flooding issues in the area. Also, free sandbags are currently available from self-service locations at the Johnny Downs Sports Complex,...
Saturday, Sep 19, 2020 - 2:33 pm
Alexandria, La. (September 19, 2020) — Workers with the City of Alexandria are preparing for anticipated heavy rains next week associated with Tropical Storm Beta. National Weather Service forecasts indicate Alexandria could get eight or more inches of rain over the course of next week. Alexandria residents concerned about flooding may get free sandbags from self-service locations starting at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Johnny Downs Sports Complex, Bringhurst Field, Cheatham Park, Frank O. Hunter Park and the Rapides Parish 911 center in Martin Park. Elderly and infirm residents may pickup free pre...
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020 - 2:41 pm
Alexandria, La. (September 17, 2020) — The four baseball/softball practice fields at the Johnny Downs Sports Complex are now available for teams to practice on a first-come, first-served basis, however the eight main fields remain closed due to damage sustained from a tornado last December. “This is just for the four practice areas at the far end of the complex on the 28 West side,” explained Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Cam Hallman. “The eight main fields remain closed. And we ask that teams using the practice fields limit their use to no more than 90 minutes at a time, especially...