Reado Nargo was in custody and being questioned about a double homicide when he managed to escape from deputies, handcuffs and all. That's why officers in Natchitoches Parish are on the search tonight for the man they say is the only suspect in the Thursday morning homicide in Campti. News Channel Five's Nolan Crane picks up the trail from here.More>>
One mother is pretty thankful that her young daughter is safe, after being left alone on a school van. The incident happened at a daycare center in Tioga. Newschannel 5's Sherman Desselle visited with the mom, who told us about her daughter's scary ordeal.More>>
Residents in the Ruby area clean up the debris after powerful winds leave structural damage. Newschannel 5's Sherman Desselle talks with them as they salvage what is left.More>>
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a supect, 30-year-old Reado Nargo, who escaped from police custody while being questioned about a double homicide in Campti.More>>
Soldiers, vets, and their families were getting down to business in Alexandria today, at the "heroes for hire" job fair. More than 500 soldiers looking for a job showed up, to apply at some of the 90 different companies represented. News Channel 5's Natalie North has the story…More>>
The City of Leesville is looking at a surplus for the first time since 2006--but they are also looking at some uncertainty when it comes to the city's sewage. The sewer bills in Leesville might soon be going up. News Channel 5's Natalie North has the details…@More>>
Students and staff at Martin Park Elementary School are remembering one of their own, a longtime teacher who lost her battle with cancer over the weekend.More>>
Tuesday, January 24 2012 8:55 PM EST2012-01-25 01:55:54 GMT
Kenner police said two people were killed in a train accident Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened near the intersection of the Kenner - St. Charles line and the CN Railroad tracks off Airline Highway.More >>
Tuesday, January 24 2012 8:45 PM EST2012-01-25 01:45:46 GMT
A group of volunteers left the comfort of their homes in the early hours of the morning, to check on some in Alexandria, who don't have homes. News Channel Five's Nolan Crane shows us how the Homeless Coalition is trying to shine a light on the problem.More >>
Tuesday, January 24 2012 8:18 PM EST2012-01-25 01:18:50 GMT
The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office has made three more arrests for the theft of urns from Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ball. They've charged three people with 612 counts of theft.More >>
Louisiana College is about to have a new institute on campus. In honor of the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Baptist Convention, LC announced the launch of the Joseph Willis Institute for Great Awakening Studies.More >>
Tuesday, January 24 2012 7:52 PM EST2012-01-25 00:52:37 GMT
Does the town of Forest Hill still have a mayor? That's what some are trying to figure out. A couple of weeks ago, we're told Sam Echols stood up in a city council meeting, and let city council members know he would be resigning. More >>
Tuesday, January 24 2012 7:48 PM EST2012-01-25 00:48:44 GMT
Piles of glass. That's all that's left of more than a dozen car windows in Alexandria. Police say someone has been shooting them out, possibly with a bb gun.More >>
Wednesday, January 25 2012 6:58 PM EST2012-01-25 23:58:24 GMT
Newly appointed State Superintendent of Schools John White visited Rapides Parish. RPSB presents the challenges that area schools currently face. Newschannel 5's Sherman Desselle reports.More >>
Thursday, January 19 2012 11:41 PM EST2012-01-20 04:41:56 GMT
Does the Cenla workforce have what it takes to convince a large national company to start an operation in Alexandria? The company could hire more than 300 people here in Cenla and the search starts Friday. News Channel Five's Nolan Crane talks to experts who can help you get hired. More >>
Thursday, January 19 2012 8:34 PM EST2012-01-20 01:34:52 GMT
Mississippi's outgoing governor caused a firestorm when he pardoned more then 200 convicts. Many said Governor Haley Barbour went way over the line. But not everyone thinks pardons are an abuse power. A man serving a life sentence at Angola was pardoned by Governor Edwards. Nolan Crane sat down with him.More >>
Monday, January 16 2012 6:43 PM EST2012-01-16 23:43:24 GMT
It was the #1 movie at the box office this weekend, and "Contraband" stars a young star, who lives right here in Cenla. News Channel 5's Natalie North introduces us to a 9-year-old movie star that you might just see around town. More >>
Some folks who live in a Leesville trailer park aren't sure what to do, after city leaders took a look at their property and said, pack up and get out. There are 54 trailers at Towering Pines Mobile Home Park, and all but eight are being forced out. News Channel Five's Nolan Crane spoke with some very unhappy people.More >>
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