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🌱 How did Rapides Parish leap to top-10 in literacy rankings?

Alexandria, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Alexandria! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Rapides Parish leap to top-10 in literacy rankings?
  • How LSUA’s new AI director could change classrooms in Alexandria
  • Flying from AEX soon? Here’s what ID you must bring now.

Also on today's calendar: Sun Jun 14 | Alexandria, LA | 4:30 PM and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rapides Parish students show strong literacy proficiency gains (cenlanow.com) — Rapides Parish schools, based in Alexandria, have posted big gains in early literacy, now ranking ninth in Louisiana with more than 73% of K-3 students reading on or above grade level. District leaders credit intensive tutoring, teacher coaching, and strong materials, saying better reading skills by third grade will shape students’ long-term success and the wider Alexandria community.
   

2. LSUA names former Glenmora High principal as director of AI innovation and technology compliance (cenlanow.com) — Louisiana State University of Alexandria has appointed former Glenmora High principal Mary Anne Hilton as its first director of AI innovation and technology compliance, guiding how AI is used on campus. Working from Alexandria, she’ll help faculty, staff, and community partners adopt AI responsibly, develop training, and position LSUA as a regional hub for technology literacy and workforce development.
   

3. AEX reminds flyers to get their Real IDs (kalb.com) — If you’re flying out of Alexandria International Airport, you’ll need a Real ID-compliant license, passport, or trusted traveler card to clear TSA, and staff say a few travelers still show up unprepared. AEX officials urge infrequent flyers especially to update their IDs now, noting there is a backup TSA verification option, but it costs extra and doesn’t always work.
   

4. How to stay safe while working out in summer heat (ksla.com) — With Alexandria’s summer heat already pushing workouts to the limit, local trainers at Care Health and Fitness are urging residents to exercise during cooler hours, dress lightly, and prioritize hydration. They share practical tips like flavoring water with fruit, watching for signs of heat exhaustion, and moving workouts indoors when temperatures become unsafe.
   

5. LSU and LSUA leaders visit Louisiana State Police Troop E (rapidesparishjournal.com) — Louisiana State Police Troop E recently hosted LSU President Wade Rousse and a delegation from Louisiana State University of Alexandria at the troop’s Alexandria headquarters. The visit highlighted LSUA graduates now serving as troopers and reinforced partnerships between the Alexandria-based university and law enforcement to develop future public-service leaders across Central Louisiana.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alexandria

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