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Ball, Louisiana is located in Rapides Parish. Zip codes in Ball, LA include 71405. More Ball information.

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Friday Jan 1 | Monroe News Star

Masquerade ball will benefit Young Troupe

The sixth annual Strauss Masquerade Ball sponsored by the Young Troupe is planned for Jan.

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Tue Dec 29, 2009

The Town Talk

Send us your choices for top news stories of the year in Central Louisiana

The Town Talk would like for readers to decide what were the top stories of the year in Central Louisiana.

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Fri Dec 25, 2009

Free Republic

South Carolina Family 'Arrested' in Louisiana, Given Christmas Gifts

JENNINGS, La. - A South Carolina family passing through Jennings on their way to Texas was pulled over, hauled off to a church, "tried" for not stopping to enjoy local hospitality and "sentenced" to gumbo, presents and a tour.

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Fri Dec 11, 2009

The Town Talk

Pineville Christmas Parade tonight, Dec. 11, is first of busy weekend of Cenla parades

The Christmas parade season begins in earnest tonight, Dec. 11, with the annual Pineville Christmas Parade.

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Tue Dec 08, 2009

The Town Talk

Birth announcements

HENDERSON: To Corey Sr. and Vanetta Jenkins of Alexandria, a son, Corey De'Wayne Jr., 6 lbs.

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Sun Dec 06, 2009

The Town Talk

Snowfall in Cenla causes few problems

Central Louisiana residents awoke Saturday to the sight of that "Winter Wonderland" of music fame, but with few of the expected problems from the overnight dusting of snow.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

The Town Talk

Police Reports

Rapides Parish Jail booking records show the following suspects were booked into the jail on felony charges: Nov.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Town Talk

Crime Stoppers seek Pineville arson suspect

Rapides Parish Crime Stoppers is looking for information about the person behind an Oct.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Town Talk

Rapides Parish, Alexandria, Pineville and Ball offices closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veteran's Day

All city offices in Alexandria, Pineville and Ball and all Rapides Parish offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veteran's Day.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Town Talk

Goin' nuts: 41st annual Pecan Festival to draw familiar faces, newcomers

People searching for a good piece of pecan pie -- and a slice of pure Americana -- can make their way to Main Street in Colfax this weekend for the 41st annual Louisiana Pecan Festival.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Louisiana Municipal Employee Pleads Guilty to Disaster Relief Fraud

Laverne J. James, 53, of Ball, LA, who has been employed by the Town of Ball Police Department since 1993, pled guilty today to conspiring with others to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency following Hurricanes Rita and Gustav, United States Attorney Donald W. Washington announced.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Town Talk

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The Ball police clerk pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon to a charge of conspiracy to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency after both Hurricanes Rita and Gustav.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

The Daily Advertiser

Soldiers begin training for Iraq

PINEVILLE - Hundreds of soldiers from the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team converged on Camp Beauregard for annual training this month.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

Entertainment

The Heldenfiles - Missing Mizzy

Missing Mizzy. If you've ever declared something ''altogether ooky,'' then raise a glass to the late Vic Mizzy.

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Mon Oct 19, 2009

The Town Talk

What's happening in Central Louisiana, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

$3 armband discount will be allowed with a Food Bank donation on. The traveling show will provide thrilling rides, fun games and tasty carnival treats.

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Thu Oct 08, 2009

News-Star

Supriya Jindal to read to Morehouse Magnet school students Thursday

Louisiana first lady Supriya Jindal will read to Morehouse Magnet students late this morning, her part in Jumpstart's Read for the Record Campaign.

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Tue Sep 29, 2009

The Town Talk

Zurcare grand opening celebration of Ball location is Thursday, Oct. 1

Zurcare will have a grand opening celebration at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, with the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce.

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Mon Sep 28, 2009

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Louisiana Mayor, Police Chief Indicted for Hurricane Disaster Relief Fraud

The Mayor and the Chief of Police of Ball, Louisiana, along with three additional municipal employees, were indicted by a federal grand jury today for falsifying employee timesheets in connection with the town's disaster aid request for payroll reimbursement from FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav, United States Attorney Donald W. Washington ...

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Fri Sep 25, 2009

The Town Talk

27 suspects arrested in Alexandria prostitution sting

A three-week undercover operation by the Alexandria Police Department netted 27 suspects who have been charged in connection with prostitution, including one arrested three separate times and another two times.

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Sun Sep 20, 2009

The Town Talk

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PARENTING SESSIONS AT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH: 6 p.m., Located in Alexandria. Speaker will be, Dr.

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