Rapides Parish Schools Open Despite Hurricane Francine Concerns

Staff Report / Alexandrialocal.org

Rapides Parish Schools will be open on Thursday, September 12, 2024. The announcement was made by the Rapides Parish School Board in Alexandria, LA, on September 11, 2024. Despite concerns regarding Hurricane Francine, the area has experienced minimal impact, allowing schools and offices to resume normal operations.



Source: Rapides Parish School Board | Alexandria LA

Source Type: School

Source Location: Alexandria

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