Good morning to you Glenmora! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How is a former Glenmora police chief tied to visa fraud?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.
š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 53.
- Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
š° News we're reading
⢠Change of plea hearing set for Oakdale businessman in immigration fraud case (americanpress.com) ā A former Glenmora police chief is among several law enforcement officials charged in a wideāranging federal immigration fraud case tied to alleged abuse of the Uāvisa program. Prosecutors say hundreds of visa applications were involved, and the lead defendant, an Oakdale businessman, now has a May 8 changeāofāplea hearing that could shift the caseās direction.
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š Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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Rocky's Live Music
Rocky's Cajun Kitchen , 1415 Laurel St , Eunice
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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A Farmers' Market // Downtown Eunice
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center , 250 Park Ave , Eunice
9:00 am
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Savoy Music Center Jam Session
Savoy Music Center , 4413 US-190 , Eunice
9:00 am
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Prarie Acadian Culture Center- The Cajun Way
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center , 250 Park Ave , Eunice
10:00 am
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Author Of The Month Frances Boudreaux
Rapides Parish Library - Main Library , 411 Washington St , Alexandria
10:00 am
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Inaugural Cultural Arts Show
Lagniappe Theatre Company , 7521 Coliseum Blvd , Alexandria
4:00 pm
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Resonance Cultural Arts Show
Lagniappe Theatre Company , 7521 Coliseum Blvd , Alexandria
4:00 pm
Friday April 24
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LSUA/GAA Golf Tournament
Links On the Bayou , 271 Vandenburg Dr , Alexandria
1:00 pm
Tuesday April 28
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Alexandria, LA ā Empower Brokerageās 2026 Roadshow: The Legacy Blueprint
Verona Italian Restaurante , 3805 Halsey St , Alexandria
11:00 am
Saturday May 2
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Alex River Fete 2026
Alexander Fulton Mini Park , 1015 3rd St , Alexandria
4:00 pm
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Men Who Cook & Men Who Mix at River Oaks 2026
River Oaks Square Arts Center , 1330 2nd St , Alexandria
6:30 pm
Friday May 8
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Michael Palascak comedy show in Pineville, LA
Fighting Hand Brewing Company , 1600 Military Hwy , Pineville
7:00 pm
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McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Oakdale. Apply here.
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š Nearby News
Alexandria
- CENLA Activism plans vigil over migrant family facility in Alexandria (thetowntalk.com)
- Alexandria prepares to kick off Love the Boot Week (ksla.com)
- Alexandria police chase ends in arrest on carjacking, domestic abuse charges (cenlanow.com)
Pineville
- Community honors man behind Ward 9 Sportsplex in Pineville (thetowntalk.com)
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