Staff Report / Alexandrialocal.org

**Head Start Programs Highlighted During October Awareness Month**

The Rapides Parish School Board is promoting Head Start programs throughout October, recognized as Head Start Awareness Month. These programs are designed to help students succeed in school and life by emphasizing four key components: education, health, social services, and family engagement.

Head Start provides early learning, health, and family support services to both children and their families. The school board is showcasing how these programs positively impact the community and prepare young learners for kindergarten and future educational success.

For more information, residents can follow updates using the hashtags #HeadStartAwarenessMonth and #BetterTogether.

Source: Rapides Parish School Board | Alexandria LA

Source Type: School

Source Location: Alexandria

Alexandria, LA

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Global Handwashing Day 2024: Clean Hands Save Lives!

Handwashing prevents germs and infections; Med Express promotes hygiene for Global Handwashing Day 2024.

**Missing Person: Shonda Fisher, 51, Alexandria**

Shonda Fisher, 51, is missing in Alexandria, Louisiana. Last seen October 2, 2024.

Alexandria Honors Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration

Alexandria, Louisiana commemorated Indigenous Peoples' Day, honoring its original inhabitants and their cultures.

**School Lunch Pirates: Treasure Awaits October 14-18!**

National School Lunch Week 2024, themed "School Lunch Pirates," occurs October 14-18 in Alexandria.

Committee Meeting Cancelled for October 15, 2024

Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority meeting on October 15, 2024, is cancelled.

Paige and Piper's Lemonade Stand Achieves Fundraising Success

Paige and Piper's Lemonade Stand raised $10,000 for cancer center, inspiring community support.

**Alexandria Police Stress Importance of Safe Firearm Storage**

Alexandria Police highlight safe firearm storage practices to protect communities and prevent unauthorized access.

ATRANS Route 3 Service Interruption Tonight

Night Service Route 3 is canceled tonight; resumes Monday at 6 PM. Other routes operate normally.

**Commissioner VanDyke Honored for Law Enforcement Excellence**

Commissioner Patrick VanDyke honored with the 2024 Law Enforcement Officer Award for exceptional service.

Cadets Complete Advanced Training in Crime Investigations

Cadets completed advanced training in counterfeit money detection and crime scene investigations.