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The "19 Kids and Counting" alum announced that she and her husband Ben Seewald are expecting their seventh child. thetowntalk.com/story/entert…
Jessa Seewald reveals she, her husband are expecting baby No. 7

Jessa Seewald reveals she, her husband are expecting baby No. 7

The "19 Kids and Counting" alum announced that she and her husband Ben Seewald are expecting their seventh child.

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If you purchased pork products in these states between June 2014 and June 2018, you could be entitled to a cash settlement. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
Bought pork? Deadline to claim money in $117M settlement nears

Bought pork? Deadline to claim money in $117M settlement nears

If you purchased pork products in these states between June 2014 and June 2018, you could be entitled to a cash settlement.

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Get into the Halloween spirit at these Central Louisiana events thetowntalk.com/story/news/2…
Get into the Halloween spirit at these Central Louisiana events

Get into the Halloween spirit at these Central Louisiana events

Central Louisiana is hosting several Halloween and fall festivals this week starting Thursday.

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See Alexandria historian share about Lyle Saxon's books thetowntalk.com/videos/news/…
See Alexandria historian share about Lyle Saxon's books

See Alexandria historian share about Lyle Saxon's books

LSU posthumously bestowed an honorary degree the late Louisiana author Lyle Saxon, thanks to historian and author Michael Wynne of Alexandria.

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Free Families, clergy host prayer walk to Alexandria Staging Center thetowntalk.com/story/news/2…
Free Families, clergy host prayer walk to Alexandria Staging Center

Free Families, clergy host prayer walk to Alexandria Staging Center

Faith leaders gathered at England Airpark to protest the expansion of family and child migrant facilities.

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See video of kids having a spooktacular time at PHS's Track or Treat thetowntalk.com/videos/news/…
See video of kids having a spooktacular time at PHS's Track or Treat

See video of kids having a spooktacular time at PHS's Track or Treat

Pineville High School held their Track-or-Treat Tuesday at D.C. "Bill" Bates Stadium. Children played games to win prizes and candy from booths located around the track.

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Dunkin's 2026 holiday packaging will appear on cups and boxes starting next week. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
Dunkin' brings holiday cheer with new packaging, seasonal drinks

Dunkin' brings holiday cheer with new packaging, seasonal drinks

Dunkin's 2026 holiday packaging will appear on cups and boxes starting next week.

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Crocs' new limited-edition Peanuts clogs are available in adult, kids and toddler sizes. Here's how to get a pair. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
Snoopy, Charlie Brown featured on these new holiday Crocs

Snoopy, Charlie Brown featured on these new holiday Crocs

Crocs' new limited-edition Peanuts clogs are available in adult, kids and toddler sizes. Here's how to get a pair.

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Louisiana amendment would preserve tax break for deceased veteran spouse thetowntalk.com/story/news/p…
Louisiana amendment would preserve tax break for deceased veteran spouse

Louisiana amendment would preserve tax break for deceased veteran spouse

A proposed amendment to the Louisiana Constitution would preserve a property tax break for the spouse of a deceased veteran who suffered a service-related disability.

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The issue could reduce the visibility for the driver and others on the road, according to the NHTSA. thetowntalk.com/story/cars/r…
13K Dodge Durango vehicles recalled over failing tail lights

13K Dodge Durango vehicles recalled over failing tail lights

The issue could reduce the visibility for the driver and others on the road, according to the NHTSA.

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Louisiana State Library prepares literary paradise for Book Festival thetowntalk.com/story/news/2…
Louisiana State Library prepares literary paradise for Book Festival

Louisiana State Library prepares literary paradise for Book Festival

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser said the Louisiana Book Festival is widely considered one of the top 10 literary celebrations in America.

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Louisiana State Parks passport lets visitors earn prizes for travel thetowntalk.com/story/news/l…
Louisiana State Parks passport lets visitors earn prizes for travel

Louisiana State Parks passport lets visitors earn prizes for travel

A free Louisiana State Parks passport lets visitors collect stamps at parks and historic sites to earn prizes and travel perks.

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Free Families, clergy host prayer walk to Alexandria Staging Center thetowntalk.com/story/news/2…
Free Families, clergy host prayer walk to Alexandria Staging Center

Free Families, clergy host prayer walk to Alexandria Staging Center

Faith leaders gathered at England Airpark to protest the expansion of family and child migrant facilities.

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More than 500 pounds of smoked fish have been recalled over a potential botulism risk. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
560 pounds of smoked fish recalled over botulism risk

560 pounds of smoked fish recalled over botulism risk

More than 500 pounds of smoked fish have been recalled over a potential botulism risk.

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Netflix’s new docuseries revisits Natalee Holloway’s 2005 disappearance, her family’s search for answers and Joran van der Sloot’s confession. thetowntalk.com/story/entert…
What happened to Natalee Holloway? Netflix docuseries revisits case

What happened to Natalee Holloway? Netflix docuseries revisits case

Netflix’s new docuseries revisits Natalee Holloway’s 2005 disappearance, her family’s search for answers and Joran van der Sloot’s confession.

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Consumer Reports analyzed more than 600 reports of issues with Millie Moon diapers, including rashes, burning and bleeding. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
Why Consumer Reports says to stop using Millie Moon diapers

Why Consumer Reports says to stop using Millie Moon diapers

Consumer Reports analyzed more than 600 reports of issues with Millie Moon diapers, including rashes, burning and bleeding.

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As of Oct. 20, Ford was not aware of any accidents, fires or injuries related to the recall. thetowntalk.com/story/cars/r…
Ford recalls 11,000 Lincoln vehicles. See affected models

Ford recalls 11,000 Lincoln vehicles. See affected models

As of Oct. 20, Ford was not aware of any accidents, fires or injuries related to the recall.

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Louisiana chefs take Cajun, Creole flavors to Chicago showcase thetowntalk.com/story/news/l…
Louisiana chefs take Cajun, Creole flavors to Chicago showcase

Louisiana chefs take Cajun, Creole flavors to Chicago showcase

From Brennan's to Cypress Bayou, Louisiana's top chefs will showcase the state's food, culture and hospitality in Chicago.

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See video of 'Interfaith Witness for Our Children' vigil and walk thetowntalk.com/videos/news/…
See video of 'Interfaith Witness for Our Children' vigil and walk

See video of 'Interfaith Witness for Our Children' vigil and walk

An “Interfaith Witness for Our Children” vigil and walk was held at the Alexandria Staging Center at England Airpark Oct. 26, 2026.

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Photos: See prayer walk at England Airpark focused on migrant families thetowntalk.com/picture-gall…
See prayer walk at England Airpark focused on migrant families

See prayer walk at England Airpark focused on migrant families

Participants sang as they walked to the parking lot across from the Alexandria Staging Center at England Airpark.

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