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Welcome to Central Louisiana! Alexandria and Pineville sit on opposite banks of the Red River in Central Louisiana. This river brought people of many cultures to settle here. Its steady flow sustains us and ties us to our past. Our river is still a port of commerce, but also provides beauty and recreations. Whether you want to stroll through the River Park, fish the oxbows or ski down to the sandbars, it all happens on the Red. We also boast the state's only National forest ? Kisatchie, filled with trails and streams as well as several scenic lakes, all providing a variety of outdoor activities in a setting only nature can provide.  Cultural and family activities abound here in the heart of Louisiana. Whether you enjoy theater, dance, museums, music, history, ballgames or the zoo ? we've got it all. Central Louisiana has something for everyone ? from rodeos to ballet ? from gumbo to sushi ? what ever your taste may be. You can spend the morning shopping our unique shops, have a lunch of great southern bar-b-que or French cuisine, spend the afternoon enjoying the zoo or area plantations, stop in at a funky coffee shop, browse for antiques and enjoy a fine diner filled with flavors from our diverse blend of cultures. Central Louisiana has plenty to offer, but our true treasures are our people. Proud of our heritage, in love with the beauty of our land, loyal to home and family, friendly and full of southern hospitality. Calvary Baptist Church
5011 Jackson St., Alexandria, LA 318-445-5640
Sunday School: 9:30 & 10:50 am
Worship: Sun. 8, 9:30 & 10:50am, 6pm ; 6:00pm
Pastor: David Brooks Christian Challenge
300 Pearce Rd., Pineville, LA 318-640-4300
Worship: Sun. 10am, Wed. 6:15pm, Fri. 7:30pm.
Pastor: L.E. "Buddy" Martin Alexandria Christian training Services
Church of A.C.T.S.
5212 North Blvd., Alexandria, LA. 318-445-0205
Warship: Sun. 10am, Tues. 6pm, Wed. 7pm.
Pastor: A.J. Norman Pentecostals of Alexandria
2817 Rapides Ave., Alexandria, La. 318-487-8976
Sunday School: 9:45am
Worship: Sun. 10:45am, 6pm; Wed. 7pm.
Pastor: Anthony Mangun
Philadelphia Baptist Church
722 Philadelphia Rd., Pineville, LA. 318-442-0754
Sunday School: 9:30am.
Worship: Sun. 8:15 & 10:45am, 6pm; Wed. 6:15pm.
Pastor: Philip Robertson
St. Rita Catholic Church
4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA. 318-487-0875
Mass: Sun. 8, 9:30am; Sat. 4 & 5:30pm
Pastor: Rev. Craig Scott St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
2627 Horseshoe Dr., Alexandria, LA 318-487-0875
Sunday School: 9:10am
Holy Eucharist: Sun. 8 & 10am; Wed. 6pm; Thur.12:15pm
Rector: The Rev. James E. Flowers, Jr.
A recent tax survey conducted by Bloomberg Personal Finance magazine, May 2002, stated, " Louisiana is high in rankings again. This time we have received an "A" in wealth-friendliness for retirees." This annual tax survey ranks Louisiana 4th in allowing our retirees to maintain their wealth intact. Top 10 Reasons to Retire in Central Louisiana
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First Time Buyers >Good Faith Estimates
Several years ago the U.S. Congress tried to protect consumers from a few unscrupulous lenders by requiring all lenders to calculate and disclose the annual percentage rate (APR) you pay on your mortgage loan. But most homebuyers will learn more by directing their attention to the Good Faith Estimate of Settlement Costs (GFE). Although Congress meant well, in practice the APR is not helpful and may be confusing.
If you are looking for a good way to understand your costs of borrowing and/or to compare one lender's costs to another, the GFE is your best bet. Get your lender(s) to provide a written GFE before you commit your mortgage business. When reviewing a GFE, keep in mind that the lender actually controls only a certain portion of the disclosed costs. Other parties typically control costs of appraisal, settlement, title insurance, recording fees and taxes, survey, and the "prepaid" expenses of homeowner's insurance, mortgage insurance, real estate taxes, etc. Review these origination fees, discount points, etc. and you will have the ability to understand the full costs of your proposed mortgage loan.
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What trendy and highly unusual hotel must be totally rebuilt every year?
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Sweden's popular Ice Hotel, which has 60 double rooms, 25 suites and an interior temperature of 20 degrees, starts melting to the ground in May and is rebuilt every winter. |
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