By Karen LeBlanc, host of LA64, a Louisiana Travel Show on PBS Alexandria’s military roots have shaped the city’s commerce, character, and culture in ways that ripple far beyond the banks of the Red River. Incorporated in 1819, this Central Louisiana crossroads serves as the parish seat of Rapides Parish and a gateway to a … Continue reading Stepping Into History at Hotel Bentley: Eisenhower, Patton, and the Louisiana Maneuvers