text: Press Releases | Page 11 | City of Alexandria, LA
  City Repairing Leak in Water Supply Line
  Alexandria, La., (Aug. 28, 2019) — The City of Alexandria is working to repair a leak in the 42-inch pipe that supplies water from our Kisatchie well field, according to Utility Director Michael Marcotte. Repairs began early this morning and should be complete late on Thursday.
  If a resident experiences discoloration in their water, they should report it on Alex Connects or call (318) 473-1264.
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  National Expert Outlines How to Resolve Problem Properties
  Frank S. Alexander, co-founder and senior consultant of the Center for Community Progress, spoke Wednesday at Convention Hall about vacant, abandoned and dilapidated houses as well as adjudicated properties and the barriers cities confront associated with this issue.
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  Coach Wardell Ballentine Stadium Dedication Set Saturday
  Alexandria, La., (Aug. 13, 2019) — The City of Alexandria will hold a dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Frank O. Hunter Park, 2399 Willow Glen Road, to officially name the stadium in honor of long-time Coach Wardell Ballentine.
  The late Coach Ballentine worked coaching at several schools in Rapides Parish — Lincoln Road Elementary School, Alexandria Junior High School and Jones Street Junior High School. He retired from the Rapides Parish School System after 38 years of dedicated service.
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  City Receives 2019 Lieutenant Governor's Beautification Award
  Alexandria, La. (Aug. 2, 2019) — The City of Alexandria received a 2019 Lieutenant Governor's Beautification Award Friday in recognition of the City's efforts in supporting a clean and green community. The award was presented by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser during a luncheon at the 82nd Annual Louisiana Municipal Association Convention, held at the Monroe Civic Center.
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  City Responds Quickly to Severe Thunderstorm
  Alexandria, La. (July 30, 2019) — A severe thunderstorm that dumped more than 4.5 inches of rain Tuesday morning caused widespread street flooding as well as a power outage that affected nearly half of the city's utility customers.
  As torrential rainfall fell in the city, major roads including Jackson Street Extension and portions of Texas Avenue and Lee Street became impassable. Several neighborhoods, including Martin Park and Charles Park, were impacted by rising waters as motorists were stranded and homes and businesses sustained damage.
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  ATrans To Resume Service on Main Streets Not Flooded
  Alexandria, La. (July 30, 2019) — ATrans is resuming service on major thoroughfares that are not flooded.
  The City of Alexandria experienced 3.9 inches of rain in just over an hour.
  Water is subsiding, however, the City of Alexandria urges drivers to stay off the roads and out of the way of first responders and streets and utility crews.
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  Bolton Community Center Open as an Emergency Shelter
  Residents Should Expect More Rainfall
  Alexandria, La. (July 30, 2019) — The City of Alexandria is experiencing flooding in several areas. Workers are erecting barricades where possible. The pumps are fully operational yet some homes have taken on water due to flash flooding.
  ATrans is not running at this time, but will begin again on major thoroughfares that are not flooded as soon as is safely possible. Other buses are being set aside for use if needed for evacuation.