MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - For Native Tribes in Central Louisiana, the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow is part of their tradition. In its 18th year, the tribes come together as family. More>>
MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Avoyelles Parish deputies say escaped inmate Christopher Roy was recaptured by Marksville city police on Saturday morning, May 18th. More>>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Traveling this holiday weekend? Or just taking a quick visit to Grandma's house? News Channel 5's Matt Jordan has some helpful tips on keeping your home and your self safe while traveling.More>>
By KEVIN McGILLAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Days after sudden gunfire brought a chaotic and bloody end to a Mother's Day neighborhood parade in New Orleans, news of six arrests gave an organizerMore>>
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – (May 17, 2013) – Chevron partnered with New Orleans Super Bow XLVII Committee, New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) Foundation, and the city of the New OrleansMore >>
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) –Agencies assist during bad weather conditions.More >>
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and state agencies are continuing to monitor bad weather conditions. NorthernMore >>
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) –There was 18 students commissioned during the May 16th LSU spring graduation.More >>
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) –There was 18 students commissioned during the May 16th LSU spring graduation. Retired Major James W. Graves, who is former assistant to the chairman of the JointMore >>
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – The 280th graduation for Louisiana State University 52 recieved University Medals.More >>
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – At the 280th graduation for Louisiana State University 52 received University Medals. The students received the medals, because they had the highest undergraduateMore >>
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Thirty-two Louisiana State University were awarded the LSU Distinguished Communicator Award.More >>
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Thirty-two Louisiana State University students who graduated May 16th and May 17th were awarded the LSU Distinguished Communicator Award. Students who receiveMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:16:32 GMT
LAFAYETTE, La. - A federal indictment alleges that a strip club owner and others "made special arrangements with some local police officers" to allow prostitution and drug distribution to occur unimpededMore >>
LAFAYETTE, La. - A federal indictment alleges that a strip club owner and others "made special arrangements with some local police officers" to allow prostitution and drug distribution to occur unimpededMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:10:27 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Bond has been set at more than $10 million for the second of two brothers facing attempted second-degree murder charges in the Mother's Day shooting spree that broke out during a neighborhoodMore >>
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Bond has been set at more than $10 million for the second of two brothers facing attempted second-degree murder charges in the Mother's Day shooting spree that broke out during a neighborhoodMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:07 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:07:06 GMT
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – After two weeks of classroom sessions and a practical exercise, a military engagement team from the Louisiana National Guard awarded approximately 34 Haitian government officialsMore >>
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – After two weeks of classroom sessions and a practical exercise, a military engagement team from the Louisiana National Guard awarded approximately 34 Haitian government officialsMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:03:58 GMT
BATON ROUGE, La., - The Office of State Parks is opening swimming pools for the Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 25. Pools will remain open through Monday, May 27, then close on Tuesday and WednesdayMore >>
BATON ROUGE, La., - The Office of State Parks is opening swimming pools for the Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 25. Pools will remain open through Monday, May 27, then close on Tuesday and WednesdayMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:00:49 GMT
MONROE, La., - University of Louisiana at Monroe Associate Professor of Pharmacy Dr. Khalid El Sayed and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Dr. Amal Khalil Kaddoumi have been awarded a combined $272,000 byMore >>
MONROE, La., - University of Louisiana at Monroe Associate Professor of Pharmacy Dr. Khalid El Sayed and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Dr. Amal Khalil Kaddoumi have been awarded a combined $272,000 byMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:54:33 GMT
By JEFF AMYAssociated Press Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work. While the labor force was basically flat, according to theMore >>
By JEFF AMYAssociated Press Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work. While the labor force was basically flat, according to theMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:46:02 GMT
BENTON, La. (AP) - Three workers at a Haughton child care center face charges ranging from simple battery to cruelty to a juvenile. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 31-year-old FanistyMore >>
BENTON, La. (AP) - Three workers at a Haughton child care center face charges ranging from simple battery to cruelty to a juvenile. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 31-year-old FanistyMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:37:51 GMT
By ALAN FRAM and STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency's tougher treatment of tea partyMore >>
By ALAN FRAM and STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency's tougher treatment of tea partyMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:25 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:25:36 GMT
By ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is pledging to eliminate the "scourge" of sexual assault in the military while cautioning that it will takeMore >>
By ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is pledging to eliminate the "scourge" of sexual assault in the military while cautioning that it will takeMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:21:34 GMT
By JAKE PEARSONAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - In one photo, a woman is on all fours, presumably picking something up, her posterior pressed against a glass window. Another photo shows a couple in bathrobes,More >>
By JAKE PEARSONAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - In one photo, a woman is on all fours, presumably picking something up, her posterior pressed against a glass window. Another photo shows a couple in bathrobes,More >>
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KALB News Channel 5) - Midsouth has just announced that Sara Huval is the new Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources of the bank. More >>
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KALB News Channel 5) - Midsouth has just announced that Sara Huval is the new Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources of the bank. In 1999, Huval joined Midsouth as the DirectorMore >>
PINEVILLE, La (KALB News Channel 5) - The Louisiana College wants your used books.More >>
PINEVILLE, La (KALB News Channel 5) - The Louisiana College Epsilon Xi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta has partnered with Better World Books. They are participating in a book drive to increase literacy rates.More >>
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (KALB News Channel 5) – The Louisiana National Guard gave certifications to 34 Haitian government officials.More >>
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (KALB News Channel 5) – The Louisiana National Guard gave certifications to 34 Haitian government officials. The LANG has been on a four-week mission to train the officials on effectiveMore >>
Buras, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - The Save Louisiana Coalition is hosting a meeting May 17th at 7p.m. at Buras Auditorium in Buras.More >>
Buras, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - The Save Louisiana Coalition is hosting a meeting May 17th at 7p.m. at Buras Auditorium in Buras. The meeting is meant to gather support to remove the Large SedimentsMore >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Camille Dr. off of Jackson St. will be closed beginning May 17th at 7:30 p.m. and will not reopen until May 21st at 3:30 p.m. The city of Alexandria will be closingMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:08:50 GMT
TIOGA, La. (KALB News Channel 5)- When a seventeen year old here in Cenla applied for college, he had no idea he would be receiving an army of acceptance letters....including three of the most prestigiousMore >>
TIOGA, La. (KALB News Channel 5)- News Channel 5's Rachael Penton introduces us to a young military man in this week's edition of Young Achiever's Spotlight.More >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) Suspicious package found at Alexandria's United States Government District Court on 515 Murray St. courthouse.More >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - The all clear has been given after a suspicious package was found at the front of the Rapides Parish Courthouse this morning. More >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Muse Watson best known for his role of Mike Franks on "NCIS" announced his mother's passing.More >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Muse Watson best known for his role of Mike Franks on "NCIS" announced on his facebook today that his mother passed. "Mom passed away this morning. As peacefullyMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:25:28 GMT
By FRAZIER MOOREAP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) - As "The Office" airs its series finale after eight years on NBC, the time feels right to salute the show that spawned it. I'm talking, of course,More >>
By FRAZIER MOOREAP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) - As "The Office" airs its series finale after eight years on NBC, the time feels right to salute the show that spawned it. I'm talking, of course,More >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Around 7:30 p.m. May 15th, a deputy was approached by a car rental agent that said a customers luggage was stolen. The agent explained to the deputy that theMore >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - A woman is arrested for allegedly taking luggage at the airport.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:13:58 GMT
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - As second top Internal Revenue Service official has announced plans to leave the agency amid the controversy over the targeting of tea party groups. AnMore >>
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - As second top Internal Revenue Service official has announced plans to leave the agency amid the controversy over the targeting of tea party groups. AnMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:05:45 GMT
By TOM RAUMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service controversy dogging President Barack Obama is hardly the first time a White House and the tax agency have been accused of politicalMore >>
By TOM RAUMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service controversy dogging President Barack Obama is hardly the first time a White House and the tax agency have been accused of politicalMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:59:01 GMT
ALEXANDRIA, La--- The administrators at Alfred Booker Jr. Academy in Alexandria continues to participate in the second phase of the Louisiana Scholarship program for the 2013-2014 school year. This isMore >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Administrators say despite the recent Supreme Court ruling that stated the minimum foundation program cannot be used to fund non-public schools, they have seen an increase in applications from parents who would like to put their children in private school. More >>
LAFAYETTE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) will hold its spring graduations at Cajundome in Lafayette at 6 p.m.More >>
LAFAYETTE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) will hold its spring graduations at Cajundome in Lafayette at 6 p.m. More >>
Glenmora, La, (KALB News Channel 5) – Kids learn the benefits of brushing their teethMore >>
Glenmora, La, (KALB News Channel 5) – The J. W. McDonald Memorial Branch at 1075 Highway 497 in Glenmora will hold a free oral health education program for children between the ages of 2 and 9 Thursday,More >>
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving this weeks case.More >>
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving this weeks case. The theft of an outboard boat motor on May 1st is our of the week. The Tohatsu motorMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:46 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:46:16 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The suspect in a Mother's Day parade shooting that wounded 19 people faces 20 charges of attempted second-degree murder, according to jail records.More >>
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The suspect in a Mother's Day parade shooting that wounded 19 people faces 20 charges of attempted second-degree murder, according to jail records.More >>
NATCHITOCHES , La. (KALB News Channel 5) - To coincide with Global Youth Service Day 2 members of the Northwestern State University faculty did a project with Natchitoches 1st graders. Dr. MichelleMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:29:20 GMT
By MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOXAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Listening to actor Simon Helberg talk about "The Big Bang Theory," you'd think his show was actually a nerdy nighttime soap. The actor,More >>
By MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOXAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Listening to actor Simon Helberg talk about "The Big Bang Theory," you'd think his show was actually a nerdy nighttime soap. The actor,More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:22 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:22:04 GMT
By ROB HARRISAP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) - David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he became a global superstar who transcended the sport. The 38-year-old Beckham, who recentlyMore >>
By ROB HARRISAP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) - David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he became a global superstar who transcended the sport. The 38-year-old Beckham, who recentlyMore >>
HOOD COUNTY, TX (NBC) - At least three people are dead and scores more injured in Texas after deadly tornadoes ripped through the northern part of the state late Wednesday. Along with three fatalities,More >>
GRANBURY, Texas (AP) - A rash of tornadoes slammed into several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens more injured and hundreds homeless.More >>
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – A new DVD for kids on electrical safety for Electrical Safety Month. More >>
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – It's a Electrical Safety Month and Cleco is a program that makes a point of going to local schools and educating young people on the importance of electrical safety.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:14 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:14:58 GMT
By KELLI KENNEDYAssociated Press Federal health officials say they will propose Thursday to overhaul federally funded child care centers across the country, beefing up safety standards including backgroundMore >>
By KELLI KENNEDYAssociated Press Federal health officials say they will propose Thursday to overhaul federally funded child care centers across the country, beefing up safety standards including backgroundMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:14 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:14:09 GMT
By JULIE PACEAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Faced with a trio of controversies, President Barack Obama is trying to halt a perception spreading among both White House opponents and alliesMore >>
By JULIE PACEAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Faced with a trio of controversies, President Barack Obama is trying to halt a perception spreading among both White House opponents and alliesMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:11:33 GMT
By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House release of some 100 pages of emails and notes about the deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year hasMore >>
By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House release of some 100 pages of emails and notes about the deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year hasMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:09:13 GMT
By ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's top defense leaders were summoned to the White House Thursday to talk about the military's sexual assault crisis asMore >>
By ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's top defense leaders were summoned to the White House Thursday to talk about the military's sexual assault crisis asMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:07:36 GMT
By STEVE PEOPLES and STEPHEN BRAUNAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Anger over President Barack Obama's policies drove businessman Tom Zawistowski to file paperwork with the Internal Revenue ServiceMore >>
By STEVE PEOPLES and STEPHEN BRAUNAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Anger over President Barack Obama's policies drove businessman Tom Zawistowski to file paperwork with the Internal Revenue ServiceMore >>
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ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Muse Watson best known for his role of Mike Franks on "NCIS" announced his mother's passing.More >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Muse Watson best known for his role of Mike Franks on "NCIS" announced on his facebook today that his mother passed. "Mom passed away this morning. As peacefullyMore >>
ALEXANDRIA, La--- VIP's got a sneak peek tour of the Grand Theatre 16 in Alexandria on Friday morning, May 17th. We will have more details on News Channel 5.More >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - The Alexandria Grand Theatre has unveiled its new GPX technology on the big screen. More >>
MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5)Avoyelles Parish Deputies are searching for work detail Offender.More >>
MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Avoyelles Parish deputies say escaped inmate Christopher Roy was recaptured by Marksville city police on Saturday morning, May 18th. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:16:32 GMT
LAFAYETTE, La. - A federal indictment alleges that a strip club owner and others "made special arrangements with some local police officers" to allow prostitution and drug distribution to occur unimpededMore >>
LAFAYETTE, La. - A federal indictment alleges that a strip club owner and others "made special arrangements with some local police officers" to allow prostitution and drug distribution to occur unimpededMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:46:02 GMT
BENTON, La. (AP) - Three workers at a Haughton child care center face charges ranging from simple battery to cruelty to a juvenile. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 31-year-old FanistyMore >>
BENTON, La. (AP) - Three workers at a Haughton child care center face charges ranging from simple battery to cruelty to a juvenile. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 31-year-old FanistyMore >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Around 7:30 p.m. May 15th, a deputy was approached by a car rental agent that said a customers luggage was stolen. The agent explained to the deputy that theMore >>
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - A woman is arrested for allegedly taking luggage at the airport.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:37:51 GMT
By ALAN FRAM and STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency's tougher treatment of tea partyMore >>
By ALAN FRAM and STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency's tougher treatment of tea partyMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:43:30 GMT
MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - For Native Tribes in Central Louisiana, the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow is part of their tradition. In its 18th year, the tribes come together as family. "When you plantMore >>
MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - For Native Tribes in Central Louisiana, the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow is part of their tradition. In its 18th year, the tribes come together as family. More >>
Kirstie Alley is no stranger to body image issues — and now she's speaking out against Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries about his feelings on weight.More >>
Kirstie Alley is no stranger to body image issues — and now she's speaking out against Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries about his feelings on weight.More >>
After this season, Shakira is trading in The Voice duty for diaper duty. The Colombian singer, who joined the NBC singing competition this season, confirms that she is exiting from her big red chair to focus on motherhood.More >>
After this season, Shakira is trading in The Voice duty for diaper duty. The Colombian singer, who joined the NBC singing competition this season, confirms that she is exiting from her big red chair to focus on motherhood.More >>
Donald Trump is in court in Chicago this week for a civil trial for reneging on a profit-sharing deal with investors in his Trump International Hotel & Tower condo skyscraper.More >>
Donald Trump is in court in Chicago this week for a civil trial for reneging on a profit-sharing deal with investors in his Trump International Hotel & Tower condo skyscraper.More >>
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...More >>
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from...More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.More >>
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.More >>
An Australian politician says he's learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.More >>
An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.More >>
A Houston-area high school senior has bagged a 14-foot, 800 pound alligator - the heaviest ever certified in Texas - on his first alligator hunt.More >>
A Houston-area high school senior has bagged a 14-foot, 800 pound alligator - the heaviest ever certified in Texas - on his first alligator hunt.More >>
A Washington woman whose car was stolen from her apartment complex saw the stolen SUV hours later - in the drive-thru of the McDonald's restaurant where she works.More >>
A Washington woman whose car was stolen from her apartment complex saw the stolen SUV hours later - in the drive-thru of the McDonald's restaurant where she works.More >>
