ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - It’s been a tense week for schools across Cenla, with several threats reported and even a deputy-involved shooting earlier this week.

In response to the threats, Pineville City Councilman Pastor Nathan Martin brought the community together on Thursday at noon for a prayer service.

Dozens were gathered at the Rapides Parish School Board building to pray for students, teachers, parents and law enforcement - asking for safety and peace on local campuses.

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RPSB Superintendent Jeff Powell said the service is about uniting during uncertain times.

“This is the type of togetherness that it’s going to take to overcome the division and the divisiveness that others t

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