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Carmen Taffi

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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Carmen Taffi

    Behind the scenes: How Christmas trees are grown at Grant Farms (opens the original)

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    GRANT, La. (KALB) - Before a fresh Christmas tree arrives home for the holidays, years of growing, weather challenges and pruning take place behind the scenes. The process starts in the soil months before the ground warms. “We start off in January, February, and we go to the field and take cuttings,” said Gary Anderson, co-owner of Grant Farms Incorporated. “We start after we take those cuttings and we put them in little trays like this. And we trim the bottom up and we stick them in a cube. And

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Carmen Taffi

    Rapides hospital hosts second annual ‘Quack for a Cure’ for breast cancer awareness (opens the original)

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    ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The fountains at Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital will be home to hundreds of bright pink and yellow ducks throughout October for the hospital’s second annual “Quack for a Cure” event. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the hospital is inviting the community to “join the flock” for the event. Each duck honors a survivor, remembers those lost, and spreads hope to those currently battling breast cancer. “Quack for the Cure is an event that’s fun and meant

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Carmen Taffi

    Monarch butterflies begin 2,000-mile migration south (opens the original)

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    ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Millions of monarch butterflies are beginning a 2,000-mile migration south as fall approaches, according to wildlife experts. Experts say the pollinators rely on key stops along the way to survive the trip. “So as the growing season gets shorter, plants start to die,” said Michael Seymour, data manager for the Wildlife Diversity Program. “There’s no nectar for the butterflies to feed on. So they have to travel south in order to find food. So these monarchs that are migra

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Carmen Taffi

    Fall into pumpkin patch season here in Cenla! (opens the original)

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    ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Fall is officially here, and pumpkin patches are stocking up on everything from classic carvers to decorations. Experts say choosing the right pumpkin comes down to how it will be used. Fads & Frames in Alexandria is offering around 35 different varieties this fall. For carving, experts say the traditional jack-o’-lantern works best. “Jacks, they have a smooth texture. It’s easier to carve out the pumpkins,” said Fads & Frames store manager Rafael Garcia. “Some of these

  5. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Carmen Taffi

    Library card sign-up month brings free access to books, tools and events (opens the original)

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    ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and local libraries are reminding residents that a library card provides access beyond books. A library card is available from birth, according to library officials. All that is required is proof of address and a visit to a local branch. “I have actually given someone a library card before they left the hospital on their way home,” said Pam Martin, branch manager for Westside Regional Library. “So, it’s never too early. I

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