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Most read in CenLA

The five stories CenLA readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

1. 1

   Jobie Lagrange

   Jobie Lagrange will be the Chief Meteorologist for KALB in February 2026.

   Full story at kalb.com ↗

2. 2

   State Farm to Begin Issuing Dividend Payments to Louisiana Drivers

   State Farm Mutual Auto is set to begin issuing $136 million in dividends to Louisiana drivers.

   Full story at insurancejournal.com ↗

3. 3

   Former band director recalls memory of Dolly Parton performing with the Northwestern State Marching Band

   Former band director at Northwestern State, Bill Brent, recalls a memory of Dolly Parton performing with the Northwestern State Marching Band in 1988.

   Full story at louisianaradionetwork.com ↗

4. 4

   Updated Burn Bans

   Full story at knoe.com ↗

5. 5

   City steps in to address overgrowth at historic downtown homesite

   The City of Alexandria has cleared overgrowth around the Arna Bontemps House in downtown Alexandria, a historic home that was once owned by the city.

   Full story at rapidesparishjournal.com ↗

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