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01/10/2026

FUN FACT: Three ASH graduates Bud Clark Trayv’on Culbert via THS and Jacobian Guillory have declared for the 2026 NFL Draft!

Happening Today in Cenla Note: Know something else going on today?Drop your event in the comments and help keep Cenla i...
01/10/2026

Happening Today in Cenla

Note: Know something else going on today?
Drop your event in the comments and help keep Cenla informed 👇🏽

🏀 Youth Basketball Registration
318 United Youth Basketball League
📍 Arthur Smith Middle Magnet Gymnasium
📌 3100 Jones St Ave
🕘 In-person registration from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
👦🏽👧🏽 1st–8th Grade | Boys & Girls Divisions
💲 $75 registration | Cash App & Cash accepted
🎽 Jerseys included | Fun and competitive games

🕊️ Honor and Valor Commemoration
📍 Downtown Lee Street (by the marker)
🕐 1:00 PM
✊🏾 Honoring Black soldiers with a wreath of remembrance and gratitude
📖 Reflecting on history, sacrifice, and legacy

Weather Update for Central LouisianaSaturday, January 10 🌦️🌬️Central Louisiana is seeing an active weather day as a cold...
01/10/2026

Weather Update for Central Louisiana
Saturday, January 10 🌦️🌬️

Central Louisiana is seeing an active weather day as a cold front moves through the region.

Today’s outlook ⬇️
🌦️ Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms possible
🌡️ Highs ranging from the low to mid 70s
🌬️ Winds from the north-northwest at 10–15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph
🌧️ Rain chances range from 10% to as high as 70% at times

Flooding concerns ⚠️
🚗 Parts of Central Louisiana are under a marginal to slight risk for excessive rainfall
💧 Isolated flash flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas
⛈️ The risk increases if storms repeatedly move over the same locations

Tonight 🌙
☁️ Mostly cloudy skies
🌡️ Overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s
🌧️ Rain chances decrease overnight

Looking ahead 👀
☀️ Sunday through midweek turns cooler and quieter
🌡️ Highs in the 50s and 60s, lows near freezing Sunday night
🚫 Little to no rain expected after today

Stay weather aware, slow down on wet roads, and monitor local updates 📱🌧️

Source: National Weather Service – Lake Charles, LA 🌦️

01/10/2026

Tornado Watch remains in effect until 4:00 AM CST for parts of Central Louisiana, including Rapides, Avoyelles, and Vernon parishes. Stay alert and be ready to take shelter if warnings are issued.

01/10/2026

Four Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were fired and arrested following an internal investigation into an alleged unauthorized use of force on an inmate.
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01/10/2026

Tonight on the Let’s Talk Show on UrbanCast, we speak with Ronnie Jones Jr., De’Andre Eggins, Derrick Kirk, and Corey Blake of the 318 United Youth Basketball League.

They discuss the mission behind the league, the importance of youth sports as civic engagement, and details on tomorrow’s in-person registration at Arthur Smith Middle Magnet Gym.

This conversation highlights community-led solutions, accountability, and investing in Alexandria’s future.

Live audience questions welcome.

If you want, I can also tighten this into a teleprompter-style script or shorten the questions for faster pacing.

01/09/2026

Tornado warning issued for Winn Parish, Grant Parish, and Natchitoches Parish. Residents should take shelter immediately and monitor local alerts until the warning expires. (NWS)

Tonight on the Let’s Talk Show on UrbanCast, we’re talking youth, community, and real civic engagement.We sit down with ...
01/09/2026

Tonight on the Let’s Talk Show on UrbanCast, we’re talking youth, community, and real civic engagement.

We sit down with Ronnie Jones Jr., De’Andre Eggins, Derrick Kirk, and Corey Blake of the 318 United Youth Basketball League to discuss the vision behind the league and in-person registration happening tomorrow.

This is what investing in Alexandria’s youth looks like.

Live tonight. Join the conversation.

Travel Advisory – PinevillePineville, La. (1/9/2026) — A heavy law enforcement presence has been reported on Main Street...
01/09/2026

Travel Advisory – Pineville

Pineville, La. (1/9/2026) — A heavy law enforcement presence has been reported on Main Street in Pineville.

According to information provided by the Pineville Police Department, officers were responding to a reported disturbance involving a male and a female. A witness stated the two individuals left the scene prior to officers’ arrival. Shortly afterward, law enforcement located the vehicle traveling on Main Street and made contact while investigating the original complaint.

At this time, no arrests have been made. The incident remains an ongoing investigation.

Motorists are advised to use caution in the area and expect possible traffic delays. Updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

01/09/2026

Today on UrbanCast Let’s Talk Show, we are joined by Linda Rhodes, organizer of the Lee Street wreath-laying ceremony taking place Saturday, January 10th.

We’ll discuss the events of January 1942 on Lee Street in Alexandria, why this history was silenced for decades, and the importance of public remembrance, civic engagement, and community participation.

If you’re watching live, drop your questions in the comments, tell us if you plan to attend the ceremony, and share this stream so more people can get involved.

UrbanCast remains committed to telling the stories that matter to our community.

Recognizing the Officers Who Show Up for the CommunityLaw Enforcement Appreciation Day is about the officers on the grou...
01/09/2026

Recognizing the Officers Who Show Up for the Community

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is about the officers on the ground, the men and women who show up every day, do the work, and carry the responsibility of protecting this community. Regardless of circumstances beyond their control, many officers continue to serve with professionalism, restraint, and commitment to public safety. They respond to calls, help families in crisis, and work long, demanding hours, often without recognition.

This message is to acknowledge those officers who still grind, still care, and still choose to do the job the right way. Your effort matters. Your presence matters. The community sees the work you do, and today is a moment to recognize and appreciate that service.

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