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Alexandria, Louisiana · AlexandriaIntegrated Quantitative Investments LLC acquired a new stake in Red River Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRBI – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 4,126 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $223,000. A number of other […]See the Story
Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC Invests $223,000 in Red River Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRBI)
Cartels · AlexandriaEL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Tariffs are not the only concern for American companies doing business in Mexico these days. An increasing number of U.S. subsidiaries and their Mexican partners are living with the threat of extortion, hijacking of trucks and attempts by criminals to coerce employees into tolerating illicit activities including drug trafficking, a new report states.
Concerns over cartel drone threats expanding That activit…See the Story
Cartels targeting US firms in Mexico for theft, extortion
Coverage: 2 sources
Alexandria, Louisiana · AlexandriaSAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Mexican drug lord Servando Gómez Martínez, aka "La Tuta," asked a judge this week to stop his extradition to the United States. Gómez Martínez is currently serving time in a Mexican prison.
Cartel member who dissolved hundreds of cadavers in acid gets more prison time He first rose to fame while teaching in the state of Michoacán when he organized a group of community members to stand up to Los Zetas, an ultra-…See the Story
Teacher-turned-drug lord 'La Tuta' fighting extradition to US
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Alexandria, Louisiana · AlexandriaBUNKIE, La. (WNTZ) — A joint law enforcement operation in Bunkie led to the clearance of multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants Thursday, according to the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO). At the request of the Bunkie Police Department and the Mayor’s Office, APSO deputies assisted in a warrant roundup aimed at apprehending individuals with outstanding arrest warrants in the area. Sheriff David L. Dauzat assigned a team of deputies to …See the Story
Joint law enforcement operation clears numerous warrants in Bunkie
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Baseball · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) - The Louisiana State University of Alexandria took game one of a three-game series against Texas College, 11-1."Texas College has typically been one of the lower teams in our conference but they're working their way back up," LSUA Head Coack Kody Gautreaux said. "Especially since COVID, this is the best team they've had. We knew they were going to come in and compete. We were able to take advantage of some miscues in the …See the Story
LSUA shuts out Texas College 11-1 in baseball game
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Alexandria, Louisiana · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) — Two men were arrested Tuesday in Rapides Parish following a drug investigation led by the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Unit.
Authorities began investigating in early February after receiving multiple anonymous complaints about alleged fentanyl distribution in the area. Investigators identified Calvin Joseph Celestine II, 41, of Alexandria, as the primary suspect. Arrest warrants for Celestine were obtained after…See the Story
Two men arrested in Rapides Parish drug investigation
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Alexandria, Louisiana · AlexandriaWOODWORTH, La. (WNTZ) - The Woodworth Shooting Range located at the Woodworth Education Facility will be closed Saturday (April 5) and until noon Sunday (April 6) for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Families Understanding Nature (FUN) Camp.
CHRISTUS Healthcare provides tips for managing spring allergies The Woodworth Shooting Range is located at 661 Robinson Bridge Road in Woodworth. For more information on the Wo…See the Story
Woodworth Range closed for Families Nature Camp event
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Alexandria, Louisiana · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) - At 1:50 PM on April 2, 2025, the body of a deceased female was discovered in a canal near Versailles Boulevard by members of the Alexandria Fire and Police Department. Identification is pending autopsy. This is currently an ongoing investigation.
Gravedigger arrested after baby’s corpse found on cemetery grounds If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, pl…See the Story
Body of deceased woman found in Alexandria canal
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
