general
Stars & Stripes expansion planned
HA
Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
1 week ago
Spread the word
247 neighbors reading now
Alexandria Day News
Mason: History, Hospitality, and Hometown Charm.Alexandria, LA Edition
Keep Reading
Related Announcements
general
HAHarvey Walden
5 days agoLouisiana Water System Grades Show Continued Improvement in 2025
An official website of the State of Louisiana. Here’s how you know Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 04, 2026 - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has released the 2025 letter grades for community water systems across the state, offering a transparent look at the quality and performance of more than 900 systems serving Louisiana residents. This annual report card, mandated by the Community Drinking Water Accountability Rule (Act 98 of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session), provides residents with clear, accessible information about the systems that deliver their drinking water. The latest report shows continued progress statewide, with fewer water systems receiving failing grades and more systems demonstrating measurable improvements in performance. “The overall improvement we are seeing in water system grades is encouraging and reflects the hard work of our water providers and the impact of strategic investments at both the state and federal levels,” said Tonya Joiner, assistant secretary for the Louisiana Office of Public Health. “We remain committed to building on this progress and ensuring that all Louisianans have access to safe, reliable water.” The water grading system, authorized in 2021, is part of the Safe Drinking Water Program’s broader effort to strengthen accountability among water providers while empowering consumers with clear information about their drinking water. The grades are calculated using a standardized 100-point scale based on seven critical categories: For more information, visit the Bureau of Engineering Services’ Community Drinking Water Accountability webpage.
00
general
HAHarvey Walden
5 days agoLouisiana Opens $5.6M Rural Clinician Credit Bank for Healthcare Recruitment
An official website of the State of Louisiana. Here’s how you know Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jun 03, 2026 - Applications are now open for the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability (ORHTS) Rural Clinician Credit Bank, a new $5.6 million program designed to help rural health care providers recruit and retain physicians, nurses, dentists, EMS personnel, behavioral health professionals and other clinicians serving in the state’s rural communities. “One of the biggest challenges facing rural providers across the state is recruiting and keeping the clinicians they need to serve their communities,” said LDH Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein. “The Rural Clinician Credit Bank helps providers compete for talent while creating a stronger, more sustainable rural health care workforce for the long term.” The Rural Clinician Credit Bank provides matching funds to eligible rural health care providers for recruitment and retention incentives including sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses, relocation assistance, and professional training. Participating clinicians must commit to serving in rural Louisiana for at least five years. The program helps rural providers remain competitive in attracting and retaining clinicians while supporting workforce development. The program is part of Louisiana’s broader Rural Health Transformation efforts to improve access to care, address workforce shortages, and build sustainable health care delivery models in rural communities statewide. “Rural health care providers know better than anyone the challenges of recruiting and retaining the workforce needed to serve their communities. The Rural Clinician Credit Bank was created with those challenges in mind,” said Julie Foster Hagan, executive director of the Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability. “This program gives providers a new tool to attract and keep talented health care professionals where they are needed most.” Eligible applicants include a wide range of rural health care providers, including hospitals, clinics, federally qualified health centers, physician practices, behavioral health providers, EMS agencies, pharmacies, and dental providers. Applications for the first budget period are being accepted through June 25, 2026. For additional information, eligibility requirements, or to apply, please visit bit.ly/rhtp-funding or email [email protected]. This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $208,374,447.57 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
00
general
HAHarvey Walden
5 days agoLouisiana SUN Bucks Summer 2026 Benefits Begin Rolling Out This Week
An official website of the State of Louisiana. Here’s how you know Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 27, 2026 - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will begin issuing SUN Bucks this week. The program provides $120 in grocery benefits to help ensure children who receive free or reduced-price school meals get the nutrition they need when schools are closed for summer break. Children who are automatically enrolled should see SUN Bucks added to their EBT card between Wednesday, May 27, and Tuesday, June 2. Sun Bucks will continue to be issued as applications are approved and additional children become eligible through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FITAP), Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP), or income-based Medicaid. Most eligible children will receive SUN Bucks automatically and do not need to apply. You do not need to apply if: You will need to apply for SUN Bucks if your child attends a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school where all students receive free meals, but your family did not complete an NSLP or SBP application. Families who believe they may be eligible based on income should apply by August 20 at louisiana.summerebtapp.com. Homeschooled or virtual school students must receive SNAP, FITAP, KCSP, or income-based Medicaid to be eligible for SUN Bucks. Children enrolled in SNAP will receive SUN Bucks on their existing SNAP EBT card. Families who received SUN Bucks in 2024 or 2025 will receive their child’s 2026 benefit on the same card. New participants not enrolled in SNAP will receive a preloaded EBT card by mail in a white envelope addressed to their child. Cards for eligible children in the same family may arrive separately. SUN Bucks benefits must be used within 122 days of issuance. Any remaining balance after that time will expire and cannot be reissued. For program details and answers to frequently asked questions, visit ldh.la.gov/page/sun-bucks or call the SUN Bucks helpline at 833-323-7482. To request a replacement EBT card, call 888-997-1117, visit LifeInCheckEBT.com, use the LifeInCheck EBT app, or call the SUN Bucks helpline at 833-323-7482. Families can find no-cost summer meal sites near them using the USDA SUN Programs site finder at fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder.
00
Community Remembrances
Alexandria Festival Association Meeting Notice
1 week ago
"The post Alexandria Festival Association Meeting Notice appeared first on City of Alexandria, Louisiana."
Community Guidelines
- Share local celebrations and life transitions.
- Maintain a respectful and supportive tone.
- Verify event details before posting.
- No commercial advertising in announcements.
Upcoming Local Events
Jun27
June 27, 2026 Election
Local Venue
Aug08
Bulls Bands And Barrels with Hudson Westbrook & Tyce Delk
Local Venue
Celebrate Together
Sharing announcements helps build a stronger, more connected community.