A pedestrian was killed early Saturday at an Alexandria intersection, according to police. The victim has been identified as Marcus Billops, 39, according to an Alexandria Police Department release.

The city of Alexandria said Thursday it and a coalition of partners will open a warming station at the Bolton Avenue Community Center at 6 p.m. Sunday.

No. 2 Alexandria never trailed in a game in which it defeated No. 8 Hill-Murray by 42 points and Allie Haabala became the fourth current Alexandria Cardinal to reach 1,000 career points

The body of an elderly person was found Wednesday morning in Alexandria, but police do not suspect foul play, according to a news release.

Earlier this month, we met with the new police chief, KD Smith, who shared that community leaders are still working to get on the same page.

Senior Cooper Running was a part of three first place finishes for Alexandria as earned a win with the team of junior Adison Newman, sophomore Keaton Dummer, and freshman Micah Overshiner in the 400 freestyle relay (3:35.89), and individually he won the 50 freestyle (29.06) and 100 freestyle (48.74). The Cardinals’ depth led them to this win.

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A body was found Wednesday morning in the 1700 block of Thornton Court, according to the Alexandria Police Department. APD responded around 9:50 a.m. to the scene. The person who had died was identified as John Gallo, 70, of Polk Street. APD said foul play is not suspected in Gallo’s death.

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - An Alexandria man has been accused of selling meth out of his motel room located at 1000 MacArthur Drive, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. RPSO said its Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Unit received complaints about Russell Paul Marceaux, 46, allegedly selling the meth.

COLFAX, La. (KALB) - A man has been arrested in Colfax following an investigation into the theft of a vehicle in Alexandria. The Colfax Police Department reports that Zackery Warren, 28, was located on Horseshoe Drive with the vehicle. CPD responded to the location and detained him.

City Manager James Parajon shared how city staff, including snow clearing crews, prepared and worked during two winter storms.

Celebrate Black History Month, see George Washington's inaugural coat, try restaurant week menus and more this winter around Alexandria.

Two different versions of the same incident have emerged in court papers filed by state police and a man they arrested in Unity two years ago. In a lawsuit filed in Pittsburgh federal court this month,