We visited Alexandria, Louisiana. The city has a high crime rate, but it is also vibrant with amazing weather. This is what we saw. The FBI chart: www.thecenters... Travel video 155
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@michaeldavidfigures9842 Жыл бұрын
One thing few people know about Alexandria is that early during WWII, Patton was asked where the best place to train for an invasion of the Ardennes Forest would be, and he replied that the nearest thing we had to the Ardennes in this country was the Kisatchie National Forest in Central LA. A very large military camp was quickly constructed near Alexandria. It was known as Camp Claiborne. The planners of the war effort then began sending dozens of trains filled with thousands of troops to Alexandria to be settled at Camp Claiborne. The metropolitan area of Alexandria swelled from less than 50,000 to around 250,000 in a matter of weeks. Much of Alexandria's downtown area was built up during that time. After the war Camp Claiborne was abandoned, most of it's buildings were demolished, and the pace of life in the area returned to normal. When I was a college student there my friends and I frequently visited the remains of Camp Claiborne to explore the few remaining structures left. Most interesting to me was the sewage treatment facility which was a large concrete cylinder that stood 10 or twelve feet high and extended many more feet below the ground's surface. A hole was knocked in the side and one could stick his head inside and yell creating an echo which seemed to reverberate for quite some time. That was at least 40 years ago. I'm sure it must all be gone by now. Just thought someone might find the story interesting.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
It's a great story. Thank you for sharing it.
@billymays793 Жыл бұрын
I live in alec, when I get back from deployment I’ll go check it out.
@keilahsherman1170 Жыл бұрын
This is where I grew up and have lived most of my life so cool to see a KZfaqr touring our city!! A few things I’d like to say, it definitely is what you make it there are ghettos and there are wealthy neighborhoods and also a neighborhood of of full of mansions. We have lots of places to go out and eat bars, and other activities. Most of the crime that happens is with people who are involved in street life. You can walk down the streets in most of the “hoods” and 9/10 no one will bother you, but maybe a hobo might ask for a dollar lol. And ppl here love to throw mattresses on the side of the road for some reason lol. Most of the suburbs are kind of “hidden” which is a good thing but ghettos are easy to find so it’s easy to think the town is full of them.
@keilahsherman1170 Жыл бұрын
We even have two colleges here LSUA and cltcc overall is a good place to live we have country things like farmers market and festivals
@devintaylor8702 Жыл бұрын
I'm in Lake Charles I like Alexandria it's like a big Country Town to me ,I like the Red River it's Beautiful
@318rickyrob Жыл бұрын
I was born and raised in Alexandria. It is cool to see a KZfaqr touring good ole Alec. I agree with everything you said.
@odbwt1096 Жыл бұрын
Yep that's Levin street l grew up on this street, real cool to see
@alexnusloch1308 Жыл бұрын
👎🏻
@davidjordan9365 Жыл бұрын
Live here in Alec, and it’s mostly gone downhill. People move to Pineville or the outskirts of Alexandria going towards Versailles. The homeless situation is taking over downtown and are spreading. Shootings are common (over nonsense). Something has to change. Drugs, mentality, play a larger role.
@jupiterkristof Жыл бұрын
I went downtown with my mom saw a drunk dude fighting another drunk dude lol came back and saw the police at the door crazy
@TravonteGarrett7 ай бұрын
Bro stop blaming crime when it’s the lack of keeping up with times Alexandria is boring and the job market is horrible out there it’s nothing out there no opportunities or anything positive or fun to do
@firestarter105GАй бұрын
No one wants to admit what the problem actually is. It's happening in every city in the country.
@CharlCeronio Жыл бұрын
So weird to see somebody touring my town! I never considered Alexandria or Pineville to be much of a tourist attraction, but the food at Spirits is pretty damn good, so is The Diamond Grill. Wish you could have seen the inside of the Bentley Hotel, it's really beautiful.
@lifewithkaitlyn9071 Жыл бұрын
Coming from a pineville resident yea it is pretty crazy to see someone touring our small towns
@MJIZZEL Жыл бұрын
Yeah I was hoping they would a went inside hotel Bentley. Its beautiful inside.
@lilliewilliams3331 Жыл бұрын
The Bentley Hotel is a just another sad reminder of a high standard of living and quality of life that no longer exists.
@devonholbrook3603 Жыл бұрын
the Bentley hotel was one of a kind!
@bryansimmons4550 Жыл бұрын
Is Herbie K's still there? "The world's worst service and the world's best food." Not sure I got that exactly right. I'm a Bolton '70 grad, but left the town in 1976. It seems closing England Air Force Base in 1992 really hurt Alexandria.
@brokenbutnotgivingup1520 Жыл бұрын
I'm so full of emotion watching this. Born in "Ellick". Every aunt and uncle was baptized, married and had their funerals at the Cathedral. Wedding receptions at The Bentley. It was a very dignified, gentile existence and I am grateful for it.
@scott77590 Жыл бұрын
I thought my mom was the only one who called it Ellick. I remember you didn't have to dial a whole phone number, just the last 5 digits.
@shawnohalloran1374 Жыл бұрын
@@scott77590 Called it a party line. Damn im gettin old.
@EricT3769 Жыл бұрын
@@scott77590 Apparently a lot of older people did (do).
@southernbelladonna78 Жыл бұрын
@@scott77590 I thought my grandparents were the only ones to call it Ellick, lol. They were from Pineville. Anybody heard of it? Or Bunkie that strange place we would pass on the way to visit the Grandfolks.
@levans3447 Жыл бұрын
@@southernbelladonna78 I grew up in Pineville! And yes we all called it Ellick , crossing the bridge on weekends to cruise the strip on Jackson Street !!!
@gal2202 Жыл бұрын
I discovered your channel a few months ago and absolutely love it! It's great for us folks that don't get to travel as much and still get to see the country. And what really appealed to me when I found your Channel is when you drive through those little towns. That's one of our favorite things to do when we travel is to visit those little towns and the little out of the way places.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It's folks like you that I make these videos for. Next video will be a Louisiana small town drive through. :)
@brendabillings2846 Жыл бұрын
Bahahaha
@Gambit22003 Жыл бұрын
Great video, one correction. It's not pronounced "Rapids" it's pronounced Rap-eeds. I'm from Alexandria, grew up off of Monroe Street near Levin. In the 20 plus years I lived there, we made the number 1 highest crime rate several times yearly. But very few people nationwide know anything about Alex. Thanks for shining a light on our darkness there bud. Edit: BTW, next time yall are in town, look up Tunks Cypress Inn. It's a restaurant located just west of town on beautiful Kincade Lake. Try the Oyster Bar, then the fried Alligator tail. 😍
@randyedwards74769 ай бұрын
Chester st
@billytarver17405 ай бұрын
Mary st at Webster
@jennylynn82173 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking forward to riding along as you travel through these Southern cities! Thank you! And, the cathedral…wow! Literally awesome!
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
It’s a beauty. Thank you for the kind words, Jennifer.
@adublbeatz8656 Жыл бұрын
My wife's family is embedded in Alexandria. We're usually there about twice a year. There are still a lot of good people in "Ellick" or "Alec" (the abbreviated name varies and are depended upon who you ask), but like across this country, violence and drugs are the report, and are tearing these places apart. I've been going there only about ten years. I've met some good people. A lot of them have moved to Pineville, even I a couple of guys I hunt with, have moved to Marksville. I just showed my wife this video, and she still finds it hard to believe that Alexandria is being talked about.
@MilkybuttaАй бұрын
I'm from A-town as well now living in San Diego. I try to make it home annually. I totally agree that there are some good people there. I love going home.
@GlitterForever17 Жыл бұрын
I live in the garden district and you passed right by my street. I was looking to see if I was there walking my little pug Jeffrey lol! So fascinating seeing someone tour our little city. Spirits was a great choice. I also recommend Tunks and Atwoods bakery. Hugs and pugs! -Breland
@randyedwards747611 ай бұрын
That my hood lol
@damonbernard28025 ай бұрын
I live on polk st
@kalileiore7585 Жыл бұрын
Hey y'all! Native Cajun, here. I see y'all going down through the Acadiana area of Louisiana. I'm originally from New Iberia, and trust me when I say you will find my hometown quite interesting as well as the surrounding area if you haven't explored them yet!! It's about 30 minutes from Lafayette and near the Tabasco Company and Rip Van Winkle Gardens! So much to see! Also check out downtown New Iberia :) Also, wonderful video as always :)
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned. You just might see New Iberia soon. 😀😀
@EricT3769 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip I was born in New Iberia. I haven’t lived there in almost 50 years, but one thing I remember is the Spanish moss hanging from so many live oak trees. There are some very pretty areas if you know where to look, and some interesting history as well. Definitely worth a look. Nearby Avery Island was once (and possibly still is) a popular place to visit as well.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
@@EricT3769 We toured New Iberia and Avery Island today, and it's everything you said it was. That video will be up next Tuesday. :)
@EricT3769 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip That’s awesome. Can’t wait to watch. Thanks!
@triandawalker8347 Жыл бұрын
this is not the Acadiana area this area is the “Cenla” area meaning Central Louisiana born and raised in Opelousas which is 1 hour south of Alexandria
@EvilZeroSc Жыл бұрын
I’m from Louisiana. I live here in Alexandria now. So cool to see you touring this city. I work at the Alexandria Staging Facility. A hub for deportation at AEX. I only see too many car accidents here.
@henrygreer610 Жыл бұрын
I moved here right before I did drivers ed and it was ridiculous the amount of things that weren't taught and how careless these places are run. not just that but it seems everyone around here has forgotten how to remove head from ass before driving.
@edlee2336 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing me what it’s like up there! Just moved to Metairie (New Orleans suburbs) and always wondered what it looks like north of here. The people I meet from there working in the hospital talk highly of Alexandria.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Cool! I like Metairie, it's really nice.
@lannko04 Жыл бұрын
It always weirds me out when people mention Alexandria since I always thought of it as small and boring. The crime rate always surprises people, even people who have lived there forever, since most of it happens in the streets at night. Usually, people hear about another shooting in the mall parking lot, avoid the mall for a bit, then give in a week later to buy Auntie Anne's 😅
@swampwitch8091 Жыл бұрын
It is super boring. Absolutely nothing to do. I thought Alex was the place to be when I lived in Leesville. After relocating for school I realized it’s definitely more to do, but still not a lot. For me I’m more concerned about the high homeless population and corruption going on in the local and state governments.
@jupiterkristof Жыл бұрын
@@swampwitch8091 Alec is trash the only thing thats fun really is kees park
@superpuncher5480 Жыл бұрын
The "construction area" you walked into at the beginning of the video, there used to be a stationary vw beetle covered in street art. I took my senior pictures there in 2019. Alec is the town most of us in the small towns around Alexandria go to, and when it comes up in conversation the fact that its become a crime-riddled hole is always at the forefront. My grandfather would hang the american flag up at the Alexandria town hall every morning. Sad to see what could have been knowing what is.
@henrygreer610 Жыл бұрын
we came and got the beetle back a couple years ago and moved it somewhere else, it was specifically there for people to graffiti. I kept several of the body parts that have very beautiful murals on them and hung them up in the shop. and I agree with you on the second part, things are absolutely getting out of hand right now because of our current administration
@NoRegrets. Жыл бұрын
I agree with the administration comment. I am from West Monroe and Monroe has an even higher crime status than Alec. It has been in decline for the last 20 years due to the administration. A new mayor was elected a couple of years ago but it will take a lot of time and effort to turn things around. Our Governor and other elected state officials are no better. Louisiana has always been know for crooked politicians and the people just seem to shrug it off as well it’s always been this way. Most of the time I feel as though I waste my time driving to the polls to vote.
@joelsampson8652 Жыл бұрын
This is my hometown. Been here all my life. With that being said part of the issue is that Alexandria is at a stalemate. Since the airbase closed there has been no growth in anyway. The city council and mayor's office fight so much that nothing ever gets done. The most exciting thing is when a new restaurant opens
@stevetobe4494 Жыл бұрын
I was stationed there for the second time and was there when the base was closing. There has been much growth in Alexandria since the base closure in the early 90s.
@joelsampson8652 Жыл бұрын
@@stevetobe4494 where is the growth? The only large industry that's here now that wasn't back then is fedex moved a hub here that's larger. Other than that I'm sure that if you came for a visit you wouldn't get lost. Lafayette is so much bigger than Alexandria, and it's 2 universities in the area here verses 1 there.
@stevetobe4494 Жыл бұрын
@@joelsampson8652 There is the international airport, Union Tank Car, and many small businesses popping up. Construction is growing. The company I work for has expanded. I must admit that we need more high paying jobs here. The Alexandria council has too many wealthy business owners on it that won't allow more industry to come as they don't want to compete with higher wages.
@lisagorden6532 Жыл бұрын
I love winterfete and the artwalk
@donaldnewman5836 Жыл бұрын
Tell the truth my sister
@karenrichardson8918 Жыл бұрын
This video shows a small part of the city. At the beginning there is far too much concentration on the empty buildings and streets when just across from that empty parking area on Fourth street is an amazing vibrant coffee shop, Tamp & Grind. Also, you were right by River Oaks Arts Center and the Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts center, two fantastic places in a City of this size.
@lisagorden6532 Жыл бұрын
Love love love Tamp and Grind!
@karenrichardson8918 Жыл бұрын
@@HannadayFLO coffee house 🙂
@joshuarupert5825 Жыл бұрын
Sadly Tamp is the only living part of Downtown nowadays.
@TravonteGarrett7 ай бұрын
Sadly if you think those places are a attraction for Alexandria I could see why it’s so boring out there and no jobs or anything want to come lol if your a young please don’t move to Alexandria it’s really boring and the jobs sucks out there
@eathannsusan3811 Жыл бұрын
We live in leesville about 35 mins away. Pretty cool to see a big channel do some coverage here.
@andrearichardson3966 Жыл бұрын
I grew up there and the new bridge from Alexandria to Pineville is named after my daddy on the Alexandria side it is named after the Late Honorable Israel B.Curtis, Jr. And the Pineville side after the Late Lemon Coleman. They were Influencers before their time. We are proud to have The Curtis -Coleman Bridge named after 2 Outstanding Gentlemen who created change.
@markh3271 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video. Nice to see a part of Louisiana I haven't been to. The people I've encountered in that state were very nice and friendly. Just be careful when you talk about being a good cornholer, some people may get the wrong idea. lol And yes we use that term up here in Washington.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
LOL, thanks!! :)
@QueenDTheTruthseeker Жыл бұрын
Was born and raised there. Got out as soon as I turned 18.
@ginosavv6887 Жыл бұрын
Don't blame you.. lol
@stevenas58 Жыл бұрын
Me too!! I moved to Lafayette
@ridgerunner106 Жыл бұрын
Smart
@Ayo-zz6gq Жыл бұрын
You were very smart Queen, soon as I turn up the age I left too, it is a very dangerous place and no growth for your future
@stevenallen2830 Жыл бұрын
I did the same as you, Alexandria is a great place to be from AWAY FROM!!!
@andrewclark293 Жыл бұрын
"Probably some construction going on here" brother that's been under construction for 30 years.
@niceday8604 Жыл бұрын
Nice Video The place you called a theater, "Rapides Foundations" is a charitable organization that supports our community through grants and economic development projects. The theater down town is named "The Cofflen Sanders Theater" and it is a jewel in our community. Also Rapides, which is the name of our parish, is pronounced "rap-ides" and sounds like "rap.eedz". The parish was named for the rapids that once existed in the Red River near todays downtown location.
@sharonnorthern1525 Жыл бұрын
My mother was from Alec. We went there once or twice a year while I was growing up. I remember them putting lights on the water tower at Christmas. I thought that was magical! Mom’s large family all moved to CA around 1950. She always said that was the best thing her parents ever did for her.
@jarradgreen93 Жыл бұрын
Dang it feel surreal to see someone touring my city. I’m born and raised in the Ghetto of that city the North Side where most of the crime takes place. I can say one thing if you can survive in Alex u can survive anywhere.
@xoxoxoxoxo7997 Жыл бұрын
Looks rough. I like how you show downtowns and surrounding neighborhoods
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that. :)
@ThePfeif25 Жыл бұрын
I totally get the statistics you were discussing on home prices. Starter homes are basically nonexistent in this town and the median home price is tanked by the poorer, crime ridden areas. The housing market in Alexandria is weird and homes are well over priced for what the community provides in opportunities to purchase them.
@applejack2911 Жыл бұрын
It's a Mason town, they run it and control it
@TheHeelTeflonDon Жыл бұрын
This is the town I was born and raised in. Still have family there. Me and my wife moved from there back in 2015 and moved to ATX
@deeliyah20 Жыл бұрын
It had gotten worst with crime every year. I live here but spend most of my time traveling elsewhere.
@brentlemoine3759 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video of Alexandria. I live 45 miles south/south west of Alexandria in Avoyelles parish in Moreauville. I live in the country rural area. As I was watching the video I was recognizing places. There were a lot more beautiful places you could have gone to. You should have gone inside the Bentley. Beautiful historic. Keep the videos coming enjoy watching them
@Kmade10 Жыл бұрын
i’m in simmesport
@robincarter691 Жыл бұрын
I’m In Marksville 👋🏾
@Kmade10 Жыл бұрын
@@robincarter691 hey girl hey
@BigGator5 Жыл бұрын
"Managing The Decline" attitude in some politicians mindset is completely unacceptable. I'm not saying this is the attitude of all politicians of this city, but this one of the disease philosophies that has been a cornerstone of neo-liberal platform for over two decades now. If we don't reverse ourselves and restore Law and Tradition, then ruinous chaos will be our only future.
@stevenas58 Жыл бұрын
@@Nacalina007 You are correct. The voters believe the lies the politicians spew forth year after year. Thus their communities decline into poverty and crime.
@cindytrayer4279 Жыл бұрын
Too bad they can’t break out of those chains and vote red
@devintaylor8702 Жыл бұрын
AMEN THATS RIGHT YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN 🙏💯
@devintaylor8702 Жыл бұрын
@@Nacalina007 AMEN 🙏🙌
@RemisRange Жыл бұрын
I doubt the problem is neo-libs, it is corrupt politicians that would rather keep the city dead than let in new business. Maybe all the money from the Pentecostals who control what comes into the town are the reason. Pineville was a dry city until like 2 years ago because of this. People like this killed my town in Texas.
@zzyzx19474 ай бұрын
I was born in Alexandria in 1947. Loved living there in the 50's and 60's Graduated from Bolton High School and moved out of Alexandria soon afterwards to attend college and never went back except to visit. Sure miss it. Thanks for the tour. Not like I used to remember.
@user-ql5yb2hs2p Жыл бұрын
30 years ago, this was the best town with lovely Stores. It could have been the loss of the air/army base that started the degradation bc loss of commerce? There are many many more old beautiful homes in the garden area. Growing up in La., Alexandria was the highlight when visiting grandparents. It just felt safe and what every town should be.
@johnnyreb1475 Жыл бұрын
I can't believe yall didn't go look at some of the scenery around Natchitoches being that close.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
We're going to do a video of Natchitoches, most likely this summer.
@johnnyreb1475 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip have yall been in this area in the summer? If not get ready for some humidity and heat if you come in the summer. The air feels like you can cut it with a knife, you might want to avoid full on summer if possible but at the same time there will be more for yall to do. I'm sure yall will go down cane river and check out the old plantations and you've gotta go ride through and check out the scenic places in kisatchie.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
I can take the heat! :)
@johnnyreb1475 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip we just got done with some wonderful 110° weather did you try it out?
@Loripford Жыл бұрын
I live right between Alexandria and Monroe. Lived here all my life. That is strange to hear how high we rank on the crime scale. Ive never had an issue myself knock on wood lol i saw on tv the other day that New Orleans has the highest murder rates in the US. I can see that one.
@NoRegrets. Жыл бұрын
I live in West Monroe and have never ever been frightened in Monroe but I also know what areas to stay away from. Most high crime areas you would not have any reason to go to . They are low rent government subsidized housing areas and the retailers close by.
@optamisticmagickarpmoore2760 Жыл бұрын
Alexandria used to be the capital before it got burned down in the civil war. The VA hospital in Pineville was the first LSU campus
@I_Am_Godron Жыл бұрын
Stay away from here if you’re thinking about moving here. There are still nice places in the parish, but the nice places in the city are steadily shrinking while the bad ones expand and expand. There are a lot of nice and cool people, but so are there in other places without the violence and drugs.
@RichardFelstead1949 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Australia.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, Richard!!
@drock6966 Жыл бұрын
@ 1:25, there is Sentry Drug... Years ago it used to be called Red Cross 🙂 All along this street there used to be Parking Meters because this was "Downtown" and used to be very busy!! It had stores like Gus Kaplan, Koblins Jewelry, Weiss & Goldring, Soul Train, etc., etc., It's cool to see a video about a town I grew up in 🙂
@janeewalker Жыл бұрын
Sentry Drug was Walgreens when i was growing up in the 50's. My dad took my sister and i there for breakfast every Saturday morning.
@LifeattheCornerCastle Жыл бұрын
Born and raised in Libouse before it grew so large. Spent every Saturday with my Meme coming into town to the Post Office, went to the zoo a lot as a kid, worked downtown with Mr. Burns (criminal attorney), danced the night away at the Light House and Cotton Gin and many more. Crossed the Sabine and married a Texan. Of course this was all back in 1957 when I was born and left at 18 and didn’t come back. My Papa taught at Bolton HS, and my daddy went to Louisiana College. A lot has changed yet still stayed the same. Lots of family and friends still there.
@joewenzel5142 Жыл бұрын
We went camping in Louisiana decades ago and those horseflies are brutal.
@danieldavis3035 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, they're like bats!
@stanzaa1458 Жыл бұрын
I live here. You didn't even scratch the surface of the city 🤣
@johnbubba1143 Жыл бұрын
ditto on both counts
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
So what? I wasn't trying to.
@justshannon6734 Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe someone made a video of Alexandria. Pretty cool!
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
We liked it there!
@Slumz-God10 ай бұрын
Peabody Magnet High School 🏀 C/10... We been putting Alec on tha map 🗺️... From Georgia To North Carolina To Detroit To International... You'll be surprised who knows about LITTLE Alexandria, La... Especially us WARHORSES 🐴.... But I'm Out Dat Nawfside (M)onroe(L)evin(K)elly
@horseplop9 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Spoda. Nicely done sir always a fun watch
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that, UC! 😀
@rooster1274 Жыл бұрын
Rapides foundation is actually pronounced Rap-peeds foundation, just like the parish. Yes, and 3rd Street is the "ghetto" as well as part of the Garden District.
@cibonthesaint890311 ай бұрын
Yeah, I grew up in Louisiana as well. Further south than you though. Ever since I was a kid, Louisiana rank class in education, quality of life, mortality, health, care, etc. Nothing has changed. Evidently nothing ever will. For all those who can I would suggest hightailing it out of there as quickly as possible. Sad but true.
@Pie_Yow_Comme_Ca Жыл бұрын
Also fun fact about Alexandria, is it’s home to two amazing bands, perpetual deception and absence of us. They really bring life to every show they do there.
@norcal1009 Жыл бұрын
Kind of looks spooky 🔥💥🙀in the beginning. Did you see the decorative manhole right before cutting to residential? I am wondering where it was made because it looks so old. What happened to the middle class of America? Love Nicole's outfit, reminiscent of the 80's so 😎. The food alone would make the whole trip!! Awesome!!
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
The food was good, Norcal. I'll tell Nicole you liked her outfit!
@norcal1009 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip thanks, been doing some nostalgia myself.
@deehoward2351 Жыл бұрын
Nice tour. You say that Alexandria is ninth in crime in the USA: You missed an area of the city that would have shown why. I know that you want to present the positive and not be exploitive of poverty-stricken areas, but years ago while driving through Alexandria I took a wrong exit off the expressway into an area that looked dystopian. Shotgun houses with dirt yards that looked like they may have been there since the days of share cropping or slavery. Louisiana has an interesting history.
@stevenas58 Жыл бұрын
True, so much he can cover I guess in only 31 minutes. There are streets such as Levin I wouldn't walk down during the day much less at night. Most of the city has grown toward the west away from the blight of the inner city. He didn't show most of the rot.
@RC-lb6hk Жыл бұрын
So right didn’t shoe the ugly
@buccellatumxcv4076 Жыл бұрын
U talking about about off of broadway where joes at
@applejack2911 Жыл бұрын
@@stevenas58 I grew up there, Alexandria is now 80% black, most whites moved out, even black mayor now. You know what happens when we take over, most of the time.
@stevenas58 Жыл бұрын
@@applejack2911 I grew up there too. I moved away when I turned 22.
@sandybrown7005 Жыл бұрын
I live about 25 miles east of Monroe Louisiana. I knew that Monroe was rough, but didn't know it ranked 2nd. My goodness..
@lisagorden6532 Жыл бұрын
The area by Tamp and Grind and Embers is the area where we have our Winterfete (winter celebration) and our artwalk events. I have lived in Rapides Parish all my life. It's always been bad with crime however since Katrina when many people from the gulf area moved here its gotten a good 10 times worse and gets worse by the day. It's really sad to know our kids are growing up in this society. 😢
@Digital-Sparks Жыл бұрын
FACTS!!!
@youlandacollick4652 Жыл бұрын
I was born in Pineville at the Huey P. Long Charity Hospital in 1969, my moved myself and my Sister to Columbus, Ohio when we were 12 & 13! I return to visit my family once every year. Just was there in September. I LOVE my family so much. I get SO EMOTIONAL when it’s time for me to leave. I ALWAYS t hi no to myself. There is SO MUCH BETTER for you all outside of this place. Home is Home to them. Alexandria was such a VIBRANT place when we were growing up. I know that area very well!! That city could really be redeveloped if the Mayor can get some help and backing to do what needs to be done . It’s called PLANTATION HOUSE!! Keep it 💯💯
@donaldnewman5836 Жыл бұрын
My name is Donald Newman born and raised in Alexandria my kids still live there. The place has really changed but it is still Home. A lot of out people moved in and it went to hell. Lower third once was a good place to live
@stevetobe4494 Жыл бұрын
I live just outside of Alexandria but work there. I arrived from Ohio after joining the USAF. My wife is from Louisiana and we chose to live here after exiting the military.
@Brayden1987 Жыл бұрын
I live close to Alec and my family is scared to go in these days
@nathanirby4273 Жыл бұрын
Some other fun facts about Alexandria. The invading union army razed it to the ground during the Civil War , burning most everything but the cathedral and a handful of plantations. Jim Bowie lived in Alexandria , and it was here that he became embroiled in the feud that would lead to him and his infamous Knife becoming known the world over. Lee street was the site of a race riot during the second world war that lead to the mass killing of a still disputed number of servicemen in the downtown area that was called little harlem , known as the Lee Street Riot.
@Lifeofknicole Жыл бұрын
Nathan, Lee St murders. I live in Alexandria. 69yrs.
@adriannebenjamin6528 Жыл бұрын
It was not a race riot.
@latoyawilliams309510 ай бұрын
Born and Raised in Alexandria, A-Town. It was once a great place to live, I go back home often my Grandmother still lives there in Acadian Village been there my whole life, same home. I always tell my children when we visit this is not the Alexandria, I grew up in. It’s Central Louisiana it should be further along, 3 hours from NOLA, 2 from BR, and Lake Charles 1.5 from Lafayette and Shreveport, 45 mins for Natchitoches. Why is there no growth??? High School State Championship games can be hosted there and not Lafayette, it’s central. The crime has increased tremendously because of the corruption at the top. The first major headline in my lifetime that was nationally broadcast about the cop killings, it was corruption in the APD. A-Town used to be the number 1 city in LA to retire. Now, it’s 9th in the Nation for crime. There’s always a root. I grew up in the Sonya Quarters, Karst Park and lived in GD until I moved in 2004. So from 1979-2004, when I tell you, it has changed drastically. Yes, it’s a small town, but it had big city energy. Karst Park was a housing project, however you never heard of any murders when I was growing up, families lived there, although it was government subsidized many homes were 2-parent, including mine. I remember the frozen cup ladies, the boudin lady, the ice cream cone and candy lady. I had a great upbringing in Alexandria, Louisiana and I wish my children could’ve seen the A-Town I loved. Now, it’s hard to be present when I visit, I go see my in-laws, grandmother and 2 aunts and leave as soon as possible, because the new generation in A-Town, I’m not familiar with and they have no conscious or code. My classmates are burying their children, it’s sad. It can be turned around, as someone mentioned earlier the cost of living is overpriced, they’re decent jobs but very few outside of the hospitals, Pinecrest, Dresser, Proctor and Gamble, you can go outside the town and work at Marco. There’s NOTHING for the youth, not a damn thing. We had the mall, movies, Aggie Skating and Rink, Frank O’Hunter park when there wasn’t any fighting or shooting. Again not much, but it was fun, we were different teens we didn’t need a lot to occupy our time. Going to the mall or movie, hanging out, was good enough for us. Football and Basketball games, when Peabody and Pineville played, Peabody was a solid team, we went to state often. It was a very good time, growing up late 80’s teenager in the 90’s. Another thing that caused harm was shutting down Charity Hospital aka Huey P Long it took away great healthcare for those who were low income and many jobs were lost including my late great aunt who worked there for years, and after became homeless and suffered from mental illness. Pineville will look like this soon, it used to be a dry parish now it’s not, some things shouldn’t be messed with. As I look at these videos, I innerstand now more than ever, what Trump meant by Make America Great Again, small minds thought it was about race, no it’s about the heart of America, the average American, the smaller towns, the “middle class” that kept the country balanced.
@chrisj917916 күн бұрын
Pretty much my same entire life in Alec my sister had one of the last B-Day parties at Aggies I probably was ~ 5-7. I graduated from PHS in 14 besides my family I haven’t had any reason to go back. These places are living cemeteries this is what happens when the people that say MAGA or the most corrupt and crooked of the bunch. This place would need investments of all kinds to be functional again but when your leaders are only motivated by lining their pockets places like this are all but forgotten because they don’t add anything really to the bottom line.
@LouisianaSaturdayNight Жыл бұрын
i live in the Garden District in a home well over 100 years old. i am 4 minutes from downtown and while we have street traffic i am comfortable going out every day for my daily walk.
@applejack2911 Жыл бұрын
No way I'd live in those old slavery houses,..they got ghost there that the other ghost scared of. I grew up there I had to stay with my great grandmother therevin a OLD house. I heard people walking around at night,.of course no one believed the little kid. No thanks
@sylviaramirez6171 Жыл бұрын
Great exploring the city . Love to see all the places . Defenetly want to start doing this too . Been sense 95 in the same city . Lol need to get out .
@Alex-hx4xg Жыл бұрын
I’ve lived in and around Alexandria my whole life (im 25 now). When I was younger the city had its dangerous spots, namely lee street, lower 3rd, Monroe street, and Bolton, but now the whole city is a shit hole to say the least. It’s very dangerous and there and shootings constantly. I still work in Alexandria but I love just outside of it now cause living in Alexandria doesn’t make sense now with how dangerous it is.
@oneperson5760 Жыл бұрын
Us too. Since Katrina, we got more street homeless, and the current mayor is soft on crime and drugs, so murder and theft is high. We moved way out rural 11 years ago, but work in town and go to the cathedral. I trry to stay on the Pineville side as much as possible, but some things you gotta shop for in town. The hubby works at ups and he hears gunshots nearby almost daily. And the police dept is trying to keep it hush hush, but if you know an ER nurse or a LEO, you hear whats really going on. I spend as little time as possible in Alex. But the surrounding rural areas are pretty good.
@RemisRange Жыл бұрын
As soon as we got big dogs crime dropped 100% at our house
@Ayo-zz6gq Жыл бұрын
That exactly why I left Alexandria I'm from Alexandria, Levin Street and Bolton Avenue.. went to high school at Bolton High, the whole Alexandria is nasty and dangerous
@danieldavis3035 Жыл бұрын
@@Ayo-zz6gq Lol, no it's not! Of course Levin Street is bad and that's why no one goes there. Jackson Street, Charles Park and Landmark are amazing. It's only certain areas that are dangerous like in any city.
@edwardkelly3280 Жыл бұрын
@@danieldavis3035 They even have bank robberies in Jackson Street now
@southernbelladonna78 Жыл бұрын
My grandparents lived close to here my whole life. Pineville to be exact. The zoo there is pretty cool. We would go often. There was also an art camp there for summers. I never noticed any crime as a child, and I can't believe that my grandparents would stay in a place that was dangerous considering their personalities and the fact that they definitely had the means to relocate but maybe they just didn't notice. Lol. I have no idea. But in the 38 years that I've been alive and they lived there they never had any issues.
@lilliancouteejackson9366 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing a great video of our city. I enjoyed it very much.
@rajeevdeshpande7666 Жыл бұрын
Hi Lord Spoda Thanks. Spent a good day with you in Alexandria, Louisiana. Capitol of the State is generally in the mid of State. Wyoming must be a prominent exception. Why many roads in city are dark reddish? Bricks or Paver blocks? @ 14:13 Magnificent Post office building, @ 14:57 marvellous 3D mural, contrasting to that, @ 18:17 return to nature, @ 23:11 tree grown out of roof. But in general peaceful neighborhood with single story houses and lots of old trees. Enjoyed the video as usual. Thanking you again.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
The roads are made of brick. You're right, Wyoming is one of the exceptions, like Louisiana. Thank you for your kinfd words, Rajeev.
@lizc.8318 Жыл бұрын
Alexandria is a very nice clean city I liked that I did see homeless people camping on downtown, street where nicely clean didn’t see thrash everywhere, most of the house on video had there front yard nice cut and cleaned. Thank you for one more video.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
You're right, there was very little trash. Good catch! :)
@Ayo-zz6gq Жыл бұрын
I know you didn't, Alexandra is a nasty stinky town, have you ever been there
@netzahnt Жыл бұрын
Clean?? You only saw the part that is-- downtown. The rest of the city has piles and piles of trash on the curbs, from the eviction of entire families, poor families, who can't afford to hire a moving truck and aren't given enough time to get their belongings. It's heartbreaking. Driving through, you'll see toys and baby beds and whole furnishings. My heart cries for those families.
@susanpepper8854 Жыл бұрын
He didn't visit the entire city. There is quite a homeless population who live under the overpasses, near the governmental buildings.
@gatorgogo2742 Жыл бұрын
It's a clean town with no visible homeless camping on sidewalks. It's really pretty too and the Bentley looks like a nice family place. Safe travels!
@nathanirby4273 Жыл бұрын
The homeless all congregate under the interstate or at the riverfront amphitheater. They've kind of run most of them off from downtown, but that's just pushed them into more residential areas rather than the mostly empty downtown section.
@MJIZZEL Жыл бұрын
@@nathanirby4273 or they inhabit the empty houses and eventually set them on fire. That's been going on alot over in wardville also.
@johnbubba1143 Жыл бұрын
the homeless tend to congregate near walmart and the mall area to panhandle or near the mana house for free meals.
@nathanirby4273 Жыл бұрын
From what I understand a lot of them have taken up residence in that old nursing home in wardville, or the abandoned Huey p long hospital. I've been in Huey , and i have it on good authority that the police policy is that they do not enter it for any reason, too dangerous and too easy for someone to get the drop on you, but they will park in the parking lot occasionally
@lilliewilliams3331 Жыл бұрын
"Law enforcement" ignoring known criminals, in known locations, committing known crimes is the usual for Lousy-ana. They are parked in the parking lot occasionally to pick up and drop off, nothing more. There is no incentive to enforce the law, because crime, especially drug crime, is much more lucrative.
@olinwright7628 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@jenniferrose745 Жыл бұрын
It's still mid October 2022 and it is now in the 30s here in Alexandria, LA. Lol gotta love Central Louisiana weather.
@uhuhuh1966 Жыл бұрын
I’m disappointed you didn’t point out the Coughlin theater and the museums, they are the most impressive things downtown IMO
@mellaniehulsey Жыл бұрын
You didn't show the million dollar homes. There's much more to Alexandria than you showed. The state of Louisiana can be divided into 3 portions the food, people and atmosphere are totally different. North Louisiana, Central Louisiana and South Louisiana. Louisiana has the best of everything. The culture and food are like no other. The people are extremely hospitable. You will not meet a stranger. Louisiana is truly a Sportsman's Paradise and we Louisianians live off the land for sure. There is no place in the world like Louisiana USA. I am a very proud Louisiana woman born and bred.
@teraceburns7 Жыл бұрын
I was born and raised in Alexandria Louisiana (A-TOWN) and now live in Pineville Louisiana and lemme tell y'all that the crime is so bad in Alex that the cops are even scared. There's at least a murder a day if not 3-4 and you can and will get robbed quick morning noon or night. Alex use to be beautiful and enjoyable, where raising a family was a a smart choice but at this point I don't go to Alex because of the crime and I live 10 minutes away. I haven't been there in 6 months and I use to go everyday after moving to Pineville but it's scary there and not just at night, every second of everyday
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
I believe you.
@netzahnt Жыл бұрын
The people need hope. The system in Alex doesn't value the lives of the poor communities, and makes them targets for their monopolies in the corrections sector. It's disgusting.
@CaptainHowdy1969 Жыл бұрын
Well as for this Texan,I don't leave home without a shotgun in my van and a handgun on my person...so if any scumbag who's to lazy to work sizes me up as an easy target,he will be sadly mistaken when I pop his ass!...so with that being said I will never let scumbags ruin my travels or dictate where I can and cannot go,so if and when I decide to visit Alex as you called it I will be well protected against anything happening...so take care and be safe brother...
@vjslaughter2059 Жыл бұрын
Funny I travel to Alexandria LOUISIANA daily, still do,your response must be certain areas of Alex and your daily shootings must Not have been reported to Law or news. Plus the cops are Not scared. I'm not seeing it on news or hearing about it on anything Not even Facebook! Also funny that Alexandria and Pineville housing seems to be keeping property value even IF as you report daily shootings. Unless it's going on in the hood away from MacArthurs main drag and as I said not being reported to police,or local radio or news. And KALB news owned by Greymedia would SURELY report it. Sooo...I find your description has some holes in it. Further more 10 mins away isn't gonna save you if it's as bad as your stating. Now if you were talking Nola or Baton Rouge you might have a case, I would believe that.
@jimjustice581 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful statue and placard at St. Francis Cathedral. Built in 1919. I never knew the Red River flowed through central LA. I Loved those houses in the Garden District. I’m guessing “shotgun houses” means something completely different in Alexandria. Oh, I need a mattress. Where was that one so I can go get it?😁
@prophetmargin7497 Жыл бұрын
Hey Lord, on that FBI chart you posted a link to, do you have any idea why a city like St Louis somehow didn't make the top 50 list when it comes to violent crimes or homicide rates per 100,000?
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
No idea. That list is a couple years old now. St Louis is definitely on it now.
@prophetmargin7497 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip I'm thinking maybe they only included cities with a core population of under 100,000 because there is a large number of major cities that are missing!
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
That’s possible. 👍
@edwardkelly3280 Жыл бұрын
I guess he used Neighborhood Scout. FBI counts 100K resident for cities Neighborhood Scout uses 25K cites population Alexandria is around 45K
@FrankBrocato Жыл бұрын
You did a great review of Alexandria, my Dad and his brother were both Architects and Dad settled in Baton Rouge and Uncle Joe in Alexandria. Uncle Joe and his Sons did a great deal to create beautiful buildings in Alexandria. I am from Baton Rouge and the joke is anyone who lives north of I-10 is a Yankee wait till you see the difference in Lafayette Cajun is alive there and the surrounding areas. I laughed at you talking about the football game, a lot of people were happy to see Nick Saban throwing a fit on the sidelines when Alabama got beat by Tennessee
@chrissokol220 Жыл бұрын
I remember your uncle Joe from his friend Bill. Good man.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great comment, Frank. :)
@alexmelendez4737 Жыл бұрын
Been living in Alexandria since 2005. I have not seen or experienced crime. Have heard of crime but not to the extent of being 9th in the USA. one thing I have always wondered. Why it's citizens have in a way abandoned the city. It's a great potential area to be a tourist heaven! It just needs to be discovered and not let it go to ruins. I live in the Garden District close to the zoo which some people consider it a unsafe area. The city needs motivation to make it a great place to visit. Overall I loved the video!
@ashleythestylist6690 Жыл бұрын
I love this comment , but I’ll be honest being from here it’s a sad situation of crabs in a bucket for the ones that are here but that narrative has changed over time but it definitely needs a little razzle dazzle or the right person in the seats to do so (cough cough)but seriously if you’re not politically correct you can’t speak on much in this city but I’ll tell you what I wish someone ask me what to do I could get things going lol it’s so much you could do with this city seriously ! 2 colleges and and amazing technical, votec, and high school athlete programs that are legendary ! LEADERSHIP IS WHATS MISSING, the city need to build!
@michaeldavidfigures9842 Жыл бұрын
Talking about the zoo; When I was there, there was a large pond with about eight or ten of the largest alligator snapping turtles I have ever seen. They were all at least three feet in diameter. Are they still there? It was also easy to push open a "chained" chain length gate and squeeze through to get inside a large enclosure which housed several white tail deer. The deer were very tame and friendly, and would happily eat from your hand. I also found the capybara and Patagonian Mara to be quite interesting animal peculiarities. Some people called the Mara jackalopes.
@TravonteGarrett7 ай бұрын
We abandon the city cause it’s boring no progress no jobs lack of opportunities which all plays a role in the crime and us moving from the city the old money in Alexandria don’t want to give the keys to young people the city is not business friendly they want there hands in everything Alexandria is just a mess think about it the only thing they try to attract for people to come there is for a zoo that honestly most places don’t use there zoo as the number one attraction the lack of festivals is horrible like you said it has so much potential when they start doing more for young people
@gregstallings4209 Жыл бұрын
Thx for so many tours of fascinating places!
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, Greg.
@Atwater203 ай бұрын
Good video. Thumbs up for this one.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@dejayjames4527 Жыл бұрын
I love how he said it was still summer weather. It really was in the 80's Move a week forward to tonight. It's getting into the 30s
@ShaneMcSaucy Жыл бұрын
I wish you had mentioned the Tasting Room of Alexandria. It's run by the only whiskey sommelier of Louisiana. It's so wild to see someone touring Alexandria. I came upon your video in my recommendations. It's so interesting to see an outsiders perspective.
@henrygreer610 Жыл бұрын
I go to school right there in downtown, pretty neat to see you walking the route I drive literally every day lol. I eat my lunch on the levee all the time
@henrygreer610 Жыл бұрын
hotel Bentley has some construction going on and they are building an amphitheater at the riverfront center.
@jonwood9106 Жыл бұрын
Great vid, keep 'em coming!!!!
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jon!
@anthonysmith3827 Жыл бұрын
The geographical center of the state is right across that bridge in Pineville in the veterans' cemetery.
@strana6875 Жыл бұрын
Hotel Bentley! If my memory serves me correct, was built by a guy who was turned away from a fancy hotel for being too dirty after a long day of work. So he decided to build one himself, he tiled everything by hand, and had a relatively small construction team for the size of the place. You can find his “signature” blue tile, only one on the entire floor. Edit: overall, people are scared of the town, but if you stick to the right people, and don’t get yourself in a situation where you could be in trouble, you’ll be fine. Only thing about Cenla (Local name for Alexandria, Central Louisiana) is that if you walk at night alone, regardless of if you’re a man or a woman, someone might try to mug you. People will leave you alone if you have dogs, or travel in groups greater than 2. I’ve never once been pickpocketed, nor do I know anyone that has been.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thank you for the info.
@JonLa89 Жыл бұрын
I can confirm this as a Pineville resident of 30 years. There are no mugging or drive bys, the thumbnail I the right area to avoid if you're not just passing through going north or south.
@dthomas9832 Жыл бұрын
Monroe is number 2 and it really is no bigger than Alexandria is chilling"too me to hear the only Northeast Louisiana City at that ranking which is one of the most beautiful city that sits along the Ouachita River and the wonderful bayou (NE) that's surrounds the area with the pecon and oak trees lining the road ways and boulevard it's so much talent and so much history in this city it's unbelievable may my City get the people back she need to grass gane our glory back.... One city one future =Monroe proud.....
@Queen_C22 Жыл бұрын
It is so sad to see how much potential Alexandria and surrounding areas have and to see it going downhill. I pray for a positive change. 9th most violent city. Lord help.
@surinfarmwest6645 Жыл бұрын
10:30 Saturday morning and not a soul to be seen! Some rather beautiful church architecture in the city and a remarkable difference between the "Haves" and the "Have nots". I could say more but I will refrain. All very interesting to watch and thank you for sharing it.
@keyup2626 Жыл бұрын
There’s just something special about the south and the people. The houses remind me of the book & movie To Kill A Mockingbird.
@mikeedwards2537 Жыл бұрын
Folks have been leaving Alex for Pineville and other outlying areas. Crime has been a driving factor.
@toddufojuggalorider9947 Жыл бұрын
shit, I live right off Rapids Avenue. I just heard shots pop off 30 minutes ago. It's definitely rough around here.
@arnoldhall4547 Жыл бұрын
Im from there and its sad that its known for that I just keep praying for my city cuzz only God can help them
@thejonesfamily28 Жыл бұрын
I am from Alex, and I don't miss anything about it. I've been gone from there for 19yrs and I barley wanna come back to visit family.
@savagedangerous2234 Жыл бұрын
At 3:06 the open building you were in is our farmer’s market
@andregreen77 Жыл бұрын
I grew up there. Nothing going on there with skyrocketing crime. Moved to Lafayette area.
@MamaCat62 Жыл бұрын
I thought they would try the Pitt Grill!
@jolenedouglas3207 Жыл бұрын
I noticed there are a few more out there traveling the nation.. I like your channel the best, it's much more interesting,
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jolene! :)
@jolenedouglas3207 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip I was wondering,, if the run down cities make you feel sad.. There is so many cities run into the ground and nature is taking over. I am afraid of what is about to happen in the USA,, I live in Maine Bangor,, I watch the ocean which seems to be getting stronger, Our beautiful country being destroyed by so many unqualified Political leaders.. Be safe out there.. I really like the videos close to the border of Mexico.
@nathanirby4273 Жыл бұрын
My hometown. Saw a lot of my own artwork on those walls downtown. Alexandria really is like the wild west though, it's the dark heart of Louisiana,it's the crossroads . And everyone knows the devil likes to linger at the crossroads.
@phillipwhitley6749 Жыл бұрын
The writing on the wall art iminates life the message is clear
@olafroinnson3573 Жыл бұрын
You were in Pine Bluff recently. That's a notoriously dangerous city.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
You're right.
@truthmatters4520 Жыл бұрын
Where are the people? Are they afraid to come out?
@skittles3876 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately EVERYTHING is CLOSED downtown on SATURDAY!! And ppl don't move around that early here
@stevegoodwin7244 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! 👍
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Steve!
@doneggerton7313 Жыл бұрын
Lord Spoda… This is my hometown Pineville Louisiana and Alexandria. I couldn’t believe you were reviewing it I sent it to my wife right away. Pineville is a lot better than Alexandria as far as crime it is across the river. If you’re in Pineville you don’t go to Alexandria after dark. Did you try Johnny’s pizza or Lou and Laura’s shrimp Po boys.
@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Жыл бұрын
We had Johnny’s yesterday. It was awesome! I’m going to cover Pineville in a future video. I’m going to use it as the starting place for one of my small town country drives. 😀
@bayoumanbryan Жыл бұрын
Lafayette i used to live there. you gotta go to Best Stop grocery in nearby Scott La. Their boudin "pork and rice sausage" is AWESOME. i just ate 2 smoked links yesterday. soo very awsome wow it is good. The best food in all of Louisiana is in that area. You can get better food in a grocery stores deli than in most fine restaurants in other parts of the state. oh BTW Deano pizza is #1 ranked pizza in the state and i agree. i used to live there. just thinking about Lafayette makes my mouth water
@SteveNas530 Жыл бұрын
I can't agree more with you! I lived there in the 80's. Deano's has some awesome pizza. Lafayette is the best city in Louisiana.