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73-945: General Butler may refer to: Arthur H. Butler (1903–1972), U.S. Marine Corps major general Benjamin Butler (1818-1893), American lawyer, major general during the American Civil War and later politician Benjamin Franklin Butler (lawyer) (1795-1858), lawyer, legislator and Attorney General of the United States Charles Butler, 1st Earl of Arran (1671-1758), Irish lieutenant general David Butler (general) (1928–2020), Australian Army major general Frederic B. Butler (1896–1987), U.S. Army brigadier general George Lee Butler (born 1939), commander in chief, United States Strategic Command, and

146-579: A brigadier general under Queen Anne Richard Butler (general) (1743-1791), American general during the Revolutionary War Richard Butler (British Army officer) (1870-1935), British Lieutenant-General during the First World War Richard Butler, 3rd Viscount Mountgarret (1578–1651), Confederate Irish general Robert Butler (Virginia politician) (1784–1853), Adjutant General of Virginia in

219-642: A developmental team that competes in the GCL2, the Gulf Coast Premier League's second division. Nearby is Bringhurst Golf Course, popularly known as "the nation's oldest par-three course." A full-scale renovation was completed in mid-2010. In addition to Bringhurst, named for the late industrialist R.W. Bringhurst, Alexandria is home to four other golf courses: Oak Wing, The Links on the Bayou, at LSUA, and Alexandria Golf and Country Club. Alexandria

292-507: A free outdoor concert series in nearby Fulton Park. Alexandria was home to the Alexandria Aces , a summer college league baseball team. The Aces were champions in various leagues in 1997, 1998, 2006, and 2007. They played their home games at Bringhurst Field . Due to lack of repairs on the stadium, combined with the aging of it caused interest in the team to drop, with much of the wooden stands being barricaded. The remaining games of

365-433: A household in the city was $ 26,097, and the median income for a family was $ 31,978. Males had a median income of $ 29,456 versus $ 20,154 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,242. About 23.2% of families and 27.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 37.7% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over. Like many other southern cities, the largest single church denomination in

438-511: A large fireworks display. The festival ran for 20 years until cancellation due to finances. The city ended its annual support of $ 40,000 because of budget constraints. In 2002, representatives of local government, businesses, organizations, and community formed the nonprofit organization River Cities Cultural Alliance, Inc. to promote tourism and the arts through a celebration of Central Louisiana's diverse cultural heritage. The nonprofit served to organize and put on RiverFest: Heritage and Arts on

511-457: A particular type of music, including Cajun and zydeco, blues and jazz, and Country music . In addition there are arts and crafts booths for local artists to sell their wares. In the Children's Village, children can participate in arts and crafts, listen to storytellers, play games with clowns, or watch a play. The festival has plenty of carnival rides available as well. Cenlabration ends with

584-481: Is a man-made impoundment located in the uplands approximately 15 miles (24 km) west-northwest of Alexandria, Louisiana. The lake is approximately 1,775 acres (7 km ) in size and was completed in October 1965. The Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries Commission stocked this impoundment with the proper species and number of game fish in 1965–66 shortly after its completion date. The recreational facilities include

657-596: Is from June 24, 1801, when a William Cochren, who identifies himself as "Slave master of the Southern Americas", sold a tract of land across the Red River to a William Murrey. That same year, Fulton was appointed coroner in Rapides Parish by territorial Governor William C.C. Claiborne . Alexandria was incorporated as a town in 1818 and received a city charter in 1832. In 1942, Alexandria

730-432: Is located downtown on the bottom floor of the former library. A small facility, it showcases the history of all Louisiana, with emphasis on the central portion of the state, Rapides Parish, and Alexandria. Major exhibit areas concern Native Americans , Louisiana geography, politics, health care, farming, and the impact of war. The T.R.E.E. House Children's Museum and Arna Bontemps African American Museum are located within

803-544: Is north of the Cajun cultural area, the city recognizes Mardi Gras as an official holiday. The annual Mardi Gras Krewes Parade – occurring on the Sunday before Mardi Gras – on Texas Avenue is a major cultural festivity in the area. It is featured as a family-oriented event, and parade goers can enjoy over 20 New Orleans style floats, high school and college marching bands, as well as appearances by local celebrities. In addition to

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876-439: Is still located on part of the first land grant. It is open for tours daily except Sundays at 9, 10, and 11 a.m. and 1, 2, and 3 p.m. The tour is led by costumed docents and includes the house furnished in period pieces, some belonging to the original family, and all nine outbuildings, including an 1840-50s sugar mill, blacksmith shop, barn, two slave cabins, open-hearth kitchen, and milk house. The performing arts are centered in

949-654: Is the headquarters for the Diocese of Alexandria . Alexandria has a small, though active Jewish community which dates back to the mid-19th century. Jews have held positions in local government, civic organizations, education, and medicine. At one time, many large businesses in the downtown were Jewish-owned. The Jewish community in Alexandria maintains two synagogues , which are approximately two blocks apart: Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim (Reform) and B'nai Israel Traditional Synagogue (Conservative). Though Alexandria

1022-670: Is the oldest television station in central Louisiana. The Alexandria Zoological Park is a 33-acre (13 ha) zoo first opened to the public in 1926. Owned by the City of Alexandria and operated by the Division of Public Works, it is home to about 500 animals and includes an award-winning Louisiana Habitat exhibit. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and takes part in about 20 Species Survival Plans (SSP) as part of its conservation efforts. Cotile Lake

1095-413: The 2020 United States census , there were 45,275 people, 17,920 households, and 10,933 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2010, there were 47,723 people, 17,816 households, and 11,722 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,754.6/sq mi (677.5/km ). There were 19,806 housing units at an average density of 749.9 per square mile (289.5/km ). The racial makeup of

1168-536: The Louisiana Purchase . Alexander Fulton , a businessman from Washington County , near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , received a land grant from Spain in 1762, and the first organized settlement was made at some point in the 1780s. In 1805, Fulton and business partner Thomas Harris Maddox laid out the town plan and named the town in Fulton's honor. The earliest deed that survives for an Alexandria resident

1241-607: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 27.0 square miles (69.9 km ), of which 26.4 square miles (68.4 km ) is land and 0.6 square mile (1.5 km ) (2.15%) is water. Alexandria is on a level plain in the center of the Louisiana Longleaf Pine forests , in which pine is interspersed with various hardwoods . A number of small bayous , such as Bayou Rapides, Bayou Robert, and Hynson Bayou, meander throughout

1314-437: The 2013 season were canceled in mid-July because of low attendance, which averaged fewer than two hundred per game. The stadium's office and clubhouse were destroyed by a fire in 2014 and were subsequently torn down. In 2017, it was decided that the stadium would become a green space, open to the public and welcome news to those concerned about the building's future. The scoreboard and outfield walls have been removed, but most of

1387-697: The Alex Winter Fête was voted Festival of the Year by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association. Begun in the late 1980s, Cenlabration was one of the largest festivals in Central Louisiana (Cenla). The name comes from Central Louisiana ("LA") Celebration, and reflects local culture and heritage, as well as serving as a means of celebrating Labor Day as the end of summer. As many as three stages support

1460-785: The Alexandria Cultural Arts District in the downtown. Located within a few blocks of each other are three performance venues: Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, the Hearn Stage, and the Riverfront Amphitheater. The Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center is the home of the Rapides Symphony Orchestra, which has performed in Alexandria since 1968. The center hosts the Performing Arts Series of

1533-470: The Alexandria Museum of Art entered into a collaborative endeavor agreement with Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA). The Alexandria Museum of Art now also serves as a downtown campus for LSUA classes, and is host to multidisciplinary community events, including concerts and recitals, lectures, yoga classes, Second Saturday Markets, and Museum Afterhours. The Louisiana History Museum

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1606-675: The Alexandria area is Southern Baptist . Large congregations include the Emmanuel Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church. Alexandria is the headquarters of the Louisiana Baptist Convention . Alexandria also has a significant number of Methodists , Presbyterians , Episcopalians , and Pentecostals . A significant Catholic population is also present, a result of the large Catholic Acadian French population which resides in and around Alexandria, many from neighboring Avoyelles Parish . Alexandria

1679-622: The American Revolutionary War John G. Butler (inventor) (1842–1914), U.S. Army brigadier general Lesley James Probyn Butler (1876–1955), British Army brigadier general Matthew Calbraith Butler (1836-1909) Confederate States Army general in the American Civil War U.S. Army general in the Spanish–American War Mervyn Butler (1913–1976), British Army general Pierce Butler, 4th Viscount Ikerrin (c.1677–1711), Irish soldier who became

1752-607: The Arts Council of Central Louisiana, the Red River Chorale (an auditioned community chorus), and presentations of numerous local theater groups. The land for the center was donated by The Alexandria Town Talk newspaper, owned by the Gannett Company of McLean , Virginia . Businesswoman Jacqueline Seagall Caplan (1935–2016) was the president of the Arts Council of Central Louisiana and the chairman of

1825-680: The Bricks and the ArtWalk (now Art Fête) along with various booth venues, food, and live music, as well as the Kids Fête and Classic Car Fête. An annual three day festival held in downtown Alexandria around early December. Launched in 2015, the festival first year drew about double the anticipated crowd of 15,000. The festival, like the Alex River Fête, feature booth venues, food, and live music but also features an ice rink. In January 2017,

1898-576: The Children's parade, up to 40,000 to 50,000, and the College Cheerleaders & Classic Cars, about 5,000 to 15,000 people. An annual three-day festival is held in downtown Alexandria around late April and early May. The festival, established in 2013, was created around a former successful stand-alone event, the Louisiana Dragon Boat Races. It features the race and other former stand-alone events such as Dinner on

1971-707: The Coughlin-Saunders Center and the Hearn Stage. The Riverfront Amphitheater hosts each April a "Jazz on the River" music festival, sponsored by the Arna Bontemps African American Museum. The Rapides Symphony holds an annual fall Pops concert in the amphitheater. In recent years, the amphitheater has welcomed musical guests in conjunction with the springtime Dragonboat Races sponsored by the Alexandria Museum of Art. The spring and fall seasons also feature Downtown Rocks,

2044-600: The Cultural Arts District. The Kent Plantation House in Alexandria, completed by 1800, was located on a Spanish land grant. It is the oldest standing structure in Central Louisiana, one of only two buildings in the city to survive the burning of 1864 by Union troops fleeing after having been defeated at the Battle of Mansfield in DeSoto Parish . The house has been moved from its original location but

2117-781: The Fleet Maneuvers off the coast of California and embarked for Panama Canal Zone in April 1937. Butler was stationed at Balboa , where he helped establish a Marine detachment at the Naval Ammunition Depot. He subsequently served as commanding officer of the detachment until June 1939. Upon return to the United States, Butler entered the instruction at Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth , Kansas , and graduated in February 1940. He

2190-593: The Marine Barracks Quantico, Virginia, where he remained until July 1930. Butler was then ordered to the Marine barracks at Philadelphia Navy Yard and subsequently to Marine Corps Base San Diego in February 1931. He was subsequently attached to the 4th Marine Regiment under Colonel Emile P. Moses and sailed for China in April of that year. Butler participated in the guard duty at Shanghai International Settlement for four years and returned to

2263-599: The Marine Corps on June 30, 1956, after 30 years of active service, and settled in El Paso, Texas , where he died on April 24, 1972. Here is the ribbon bar of Major General Arthur H. Butler: Citation: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Colonel Arthur H. Butler (MCSN: 0-4069), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of

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2336-572: The Mexican War, U.S. Congressman and vice-presidential nominee See also [ edit ] General Butler (ship) , a sailing canal schooner that sank in Burlington Bay, Vermont, in 1876 Attorney General Butler (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title General Butler . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

2409-877: The Platoon Commanders School, chief instructor of the Marine Corps Schools, intelligence officer and senior member of the Marine Corps Gazette editorial board, before he was transferred to Camp Pendleton , California , in June 1947. He subsequently served there as chief of staff, 1st Marine Division under Major General Graves B. Erskine until June 1949, when he was ordered to the National War College in Washington, D.C. , for instruction. Butler completed

2482-602: The Red. More than ten thousand festival-goers attending the event. RiverFest was held in downtown Alexandria and on the Alexandria and Pineville levees. The festival features the work of visual artists from across the South, food booths exemplifying southern cuisine, a variety of children's activities, three outdoor stages with a wide range of music, dance, and theatrical performances, and a literary component with readings and panel discussions by Louisiana authors and scholars. RiverFest

2555-660: The Southern American Football League, and the Southern Conference of the National Indoor Football League (NIFL). The team was owned by a Lafayette business group before moving in 2003 to Beaumont , Texas . Soccer has also become a growing interest in the area. The Crossroads Soccer Association has had multiple youth teams achieve success in various travel soccer leagues. One of the earliest teams to do so

2628-501: The Twenty-First Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Guam, Marianas Islands, from 21 July to 10 August 1944. Landing with the initial assault troops in the face of intense hostile mortar fire, Colonel Butler moved forward to the base of the first captured high ground where, after a personal reconnaissance of the terrain, he launched an attack and seized the precipitous cliffs overlooking

2701-698: The United States in November 1934. He then again served at San Diego, before he was transferred to Quantico in March 1935. In October of that year, he was ordered to the Junior Course at Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, which he completed in May 1936. Butler then served as captain and commander of the Marine detachment at Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas until December of that year. He subsequently took part in

2774-454: The War of 1812 Smedley Butler (1881-1940), major general in the U.S. Marine Corps Stephen Butler (British Army officer) (1880–1964), British Army major general William Butler (British Army officer) (1838–1910), British Army lieutenant general William Butler (1759–1821) (1759–1821), South Carolina Militia major general William Orlando Butler (1791-1880), American General during

2847-430: The academy, Butler was active in football and wrestling . Many of his classmates became later general officers: Edward W. Snedeker , Thomas A. Wornham , Roy M. Gulick , Russell N. Jordahl , Nels H. Nelson , Kenneth W. Benner , Elmer H. Salzman , Hartnoll J. Withers , James S. Russell , Laurence H. Frost , C. Wade McClusky , Robert B. Pirie , Charles L. Carpenter , Tom Hamilton or Henry C. Bruton . He

2920-644: The banks of the Red River. The building was built c. 1898 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The museum opened to the public in March 1998. In 1998, the Alexandria Museum of Art expanded and constructed its grand foyer and offices as an annex to the Rapides Bank Building. In 1999, the Alexandria Museum of Art was honored as an Outstanding Arts Organization in the Louisiana Governor's Arts Awards. In 2007,

2993-512: The beginning of November 1943 as the part of 3rd Marine Division. The 21st Marines finally went ashore on November 6 and spent next few weeks of light fighting with no major action against Japanese forces. During the second week in December of that year, Butler took part in the Battle of Hellzapoppin Ridge and Hill 600A , where the regiment's primary task was to reduce these positions and drive

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3066-559: The city was 38.32% White , 57.25% Black , 1.25% Native American , 1.85% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander , 1.03% from other races , and 1.09% from two or more races. 6.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 17,816 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 23.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who

3139-493: The city. In the immediate vicinity of the city, cotton , sugar , alfalfa , and garden vegetables are cultivated. The climate is humid subtropical with some continental influence in the winter. Summers are consistently hot and humid, whereas winters are mild, with occasional cold snaps. On average, the first freeze occurs in early to mid November and the last freeze occurs in early to mid March. The area receives plentiful rainfall year-round, with thunderstorms possible throughout

3212-467: The coast. In September 2005, Hurricane Rita moved inland and affected Alexandria and surrounding areas, causing widespread power outages and damaging the roofs of some structures. The most recent hurricane, Gustav in 2008, caused widespread flooding, knocked over trees and power lines leading to power outages, and damaged structures. Some low-lying Alexandria neighborhoods had substantial flooding from Gustav, leaving several feet of water in houses. As of

3285-761: The course in June 1950 and served briefly with the General Board at the Navy Department, before he was sent back to Quantico in August of that year. Butler then served as senior resident member of the Marine Corps Board until February 1952, when he was sent to the Headquarters Marine Corps for duty as assistant chief of staff for logistics. While in this capacity, he was promoted to brigadier general in May of that year and

3358-547: The division to Camp Elliott , California and participated in the intensive training until February 1943, when the 3rd Division was ordered to the Pacific area. Butler arrived to Auckland , New Zealand and after one month there, he was named executive officer, 21st Marine Regiment under Colonel Evans O. Ames . The 21st Marines spent several months in mid-1943 on Guadalcanal , where it conducted intensive jungle training and then sailed for Bougainville , Solomon Islands at

3431-648: The entire beach area. When fanatical Japanese made repeated night attacks, culminating in a well-organized "Banzai" attack on the newly won positions, on the night of 25 - 26 July, he exercised personal leadership of his troops, coordinated support fire and directed the movement of units to strengthen the lines. In the advance until 28 July, Colonel Butler remained directly in the rear of advancing units and, by coordinating his Battalions, pushed through difficult terrain and successfully seized all objectives assigned to his command. By his outstanding professional skill, aggressive leadership and expert use of modern military tactics in

3504-499: The face of intense and continuous hostile gunfire, Colonel Butler was instrumental in effecting the recapture of Guam by our forces, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Alexandria, Louisiana Alexandria is the ninth-largest city in the state of Louisiana and is the parish seat and largest city of Rapides Parish , Louisiana , United States. It lies on

3577-492: The face of intense hostile mortar fire and moved forward to the base of the first captured high ground where, after a personal reconnaissance of the terrain, he launched an attack and seized the precipitous cliffs overlooking the entire beach area. When fanatical Japanese made repeated night attacks, culminating in a well-organized Banzai charge on the newly won positions, on the night of July 25–26, he exercised personal leadership of his troops, coordinated support fire and directed

3650-533: The group's executive committee when the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center opened in 2004. She predicted that Coughlin-Saunders would in time "provide a place people can point to and say it's theirs. ... [Until now], we've never had a performing arts center where every type of performing art can come." The Hearn Stage is a black box theater for smaller productions. The Arts Council provides day-to-day management of both

3723-437: The last commander of Strategic Air Command Hew Butler (1922–2007), British Army major general James Butler (British Army officer) (died 1836), British Army lieutenant general James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond (1610–1688), Confederate Irish lieutenant general James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde (1665–1745), British Army general John Butler (general) (c. 1728–1786), North Carolina Militia brigadier general during

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3796-432: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=General_Butler&oldid=1084561549 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Title and name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Arthur H. Butler Arthur H. Butler

3869-715: The main Sunday parade, the College Cheerleaders & Classic Cars Parade, which was established in 2008, takes place downtown on the Friday before Mardi Gras, the Children's Parade takes place downtown on the Saturday before Mardi Gras, and the Krewe of Provine Parade is held on Fat Tuesday , processing along Coliseum Boulevard. All the events are organized by the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association (AMGA). The Krewe Parade can attract from 120,000 to 150,000;

3942-440: The movement of units to strengthen the lines. In the advance until July 28, Butler remained directly in the rear of advancing units and, by coordinating his Battalions, pushed through difficult terrain and successfully seized all objectives assigned to his command. The regiment under Butler's command participated in the combats on Guam until August 10, when island was declared secured and subsequently conducted jungle patrols during

4015-435: The planning of divisional operations for Battle of Iwo Jima and took part in that operation in February–March 1945. Butler also received his second Legion of Merit for his part in Iwo Jima Campaign. Butler has been ordered back to the United States in May 1945 and joined the staff of Marine Corps Schools, Quantico under Brigadier General Oliver P. Smith . He served consecutively as coordinator of instruction, commander of

4088-427: The regiment for almost next two weeks during the rest and refit activities. He was subsequently relieved by Colonel Robert Blake on February 1, 1944, and resumed his duties as regimental executive officer. Following his promotion to colonel in April of that year, Butler assumed command of 21st Marine Regiment and led it during the Recapture of Guam on July 21, 1944. He went ashore with the initial assault troops in

4161-483: The remaining Japanese east of the Torokina River . The thick jungle and narrow trails added to the Marines' difficulties as they attempted ro dislodge the enemy. The battle lasted until December 24 and Butler and his regiment finally embarked for Guadalcanal on January 9, 1944. For his service on Bougainville, Butler was decorated with the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" . While at Guadalcanal, Butler assumed temporary command of 21st Marines on January 20 and commanded

4234-419: The same month and participated in the jungle patrols against bandits under Augusto César Sandino until his regiment was ordered to Haiti in August 1927. He returned to the United States in May 1928 and served consecutively at Quantico, Pensacola and Norfolk Navy Yard , before sailed back to Haiti for service with 1st Marine Brigade. He was ordered back to the United States in December 1929 and attached to

4307-498: The search for disorganized remnants of the enemy. For his service on Guam , Butler was decorated with the Navy Cross , the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Butler remained with the 21st Marines until November 30, 1944, when he was relieved by his Naval Academy classmate, Hartnoll J. Withers and attached to the staff, 3rd Marine Division under Major General Graves B. Erskine as Operations and Planning Officer. He participated in

4380-399: The south bank of the Red River in almost the exact geographic center of the state. It is the principal city of the Alexandria metropolitan area (population 153,922) which encompasses all of Rapides and Grant parishes. Its neighboring city is Pineville . In 2010, the population was 47,723, an increase of 3 percent from the 2000 census. Located along the Red River, the city of Alexandria

4453-412: The stadium is still intact. In 1974, a Little League team from Alexandria won the Louisiana state championship. Alexandria had a minor league ice hockey team, the Alexandria Warthogs . They played their home games at the Rapides Parish Coliseum . A professional indoor football team, the Louisiana Rangers , played their home games at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. They played in the Central District of

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4526-553: The year. Some storms can be severe, especially during the spring months. According to 'Cities Ranked and Rated' (Bert Sperling and Peter Sander), Alexandria reports an average of 69 days per year with thunder reported, which is nearly double the national average. Snowfall is rare, with measurable snow having occurred 27 times since 1895. The heaviest snowfall event took place February 12–13, 1960, when 9.1" of snow fell. Tropical storms and hurricanes affect Alexandria from time to time, but rarely cause severe damage, unlike areas closer to

4599-452: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.13. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males. The median income for

4672-475: Was also home to the Cenla Derby Dames, a roller derby team that operates under the Women's Flat Track Derby Association . The Dames played their home games at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. Established March 17, 1883, The Alexandria Town Talk is a daily newspaper for Alexandria-Pineville and the thirteen parishes which comprise central Louisiana. The newspaper was owned by the family of the late Jane Wilson Smith and Joe D. Smith, Jr. , until March 1996, when it

4745-412: Was born on July 17, 1903, in Alexandria, Louisiana , as the son of Arthur and Cora Butler. His father was a Doctor of Medicine and veteran of World War I , where he served with Army Medical Corps as captain. Following the high school, young Arthur received appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland , and graduated four years later with bachelor's degree . During his time at

4818-407: Was canceled in 2007. An annual barbecue festival launched in 2006, the festival was held on the levee near downtown Alexandria and was well known for its big-name entertainment. The event was cancelled in 2012 due to its high cost and the city deciding against continued support of $ 100,000 annually. The Alexandria Museum of Art was founded in 1977 and occupies an historic Rapides Bank Building on

4891-412: Was commissioned second lieutenant in the Marine Corps upon graduation on June 3, 1926, and ordered to the Marine barracks at Brooklyn Navy Yard and subsequently to the Basic School at Philadelphia Navy Yard for basic officer training. He completed the training in May 1927 and joined 5th Marine Regiment at Quantico, Virginia . Butler subsequently sailed for expeditionary duty to Nicaragua during

4964-416: Was originally home to a community which supported activities of the adjacent French trader outpost of Post du Rapides . The area developed as an assemblage of traders, Caddo people , and merchants in the agricultural lands bordering the mostly unsettled areas to the north and providing a link from the south to the El Camino Real and then larger settlement of Natchitoches , the oldest permanent settlement in

5037-436: Was responsible for the planning of budget for logistics for all marine forces and its advocating before the congressional committee on appropriations . In July 1954, Butler was ordered to Paris , France , and joined the headquarters, United States European Command under General Alfred Gruenther . He served in this capacity until the beginning of June 1956, when he was ordered back home for retirement. Butler retired from

5110-561: Was sold to Central Newspapers. In August 2000, the Gannett Company acquired the Central Newspapers properties, including The Town Talk . The name of the paper on its inaugural issue was the Alexandria Daily Town Talk . Although it has since been shorted to the current The Town Talk , it is still frequently referred to by long-time residents as the Daily Town Talk . Alexandria is served by local television stations KALB-TV ( NBC / CBS / The CW ), WNTZ ( Fox ), KLAX-TV ( ABC ), KLPA ( PBS / LPB ), and KBCA ( Heroes & Icons ). KALB

5183-512: Was the site of the Lee Street Riot, an incident of racial violence that occurred between mostly civilians and military police. Witnesses state that as many as 20 people may have been killed, however the official report indicates that 3 soldiers were critically injured, and does not mention any deaths. Alexandria is located at 31°17′34″N 92°27′33″W  /  31.29278°N 92.45917°W  / 31.29278; -92.45917 and has an elevation of 75 feet (22.9 m). According to

5256-602: Was the then- U-14 Crossroads Pride soccer team, winning the 2012 Louisiana Soccer Association State Cup. Also run by Crossroads is Alexandria's first amateur soccer team, Central Louisiana FC (formerly called Pool Boys FC and Alexandria Pool Boys FC). They are a founding member of the Gulf Coast Premier League , playing their games at Johnny Downs Sports Complex and Louisiana Christian University 's Wildcat Stadium in neighboring Pineville. Central Louisiana FC runs both men's and women's amateur teams, as well as

5329-412: Was then sent to the staff of the Marine Corps Schools, Quantico and served as an instructor under Brigadier General Samuel M. Harrington until September 1942. With the increasing number of newly activated marine units, Butler was ordered to Camp Lejeune , North Carolina and joined the staff of 3rd Marine Division under Major General Charles D. Barrett as Infantry Operations officer. He moved with

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