After six years of blogging about Louisiana and, particularly, politics and government in Central Louisiana, this story takes the cake; it is, without question, the biggest news I have ever had the opportunity to exclusively report. It involves the for... »
FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE In a strange move, the Alexandria City Council approved the hiring of two lawyers, Misty Antoon and Mr. Tim Hardy, without their rates being specified and leaving it up to Alexandria City Attorney Chuck Johnson to de... »
Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy said that Alexandria's premier festival, Que'in on the Red, will not take place this month, and its future is unclear. (See: "Que'in on the Red festival's future is cloudy"). Jacques did say that it might be held later dur... »
As you might have already read, Louisiana College is suing the Obama administration over the mandate that religious employers provide free “abortifacients, sterilization, and contraception ” through Obamacare. Attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund (... »
During the last three decades, according to a survey by a group of local preservationists, Alexandria has lost nearly 90% of its historic buildings. In large part, this was due to the construction of Interstate 49, which punctured through the center of... »
The Alexandria City Council on Tuesday awarded a consulting contract to Alexandria architecture firm Barron, Heinberg & Brocato for improvements at the Alexander Fulton Hotel expected to cost the City as much as about $1 million. (See: "Alexandria City... »
This morning's show on KSYL radio's Talk Back Pre-Show, this discussion was had on the relations between the mayor and the Alexandria City Council and the downtown hotels and convention center. KSYL 1\30\2012 (11:02) »
The Alexandria City Council has balanced its budgets. »
