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LSU Ag Center Potential Budget Cuts

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ALEXANDRIA, La. - Every year when the state budget is released, cuts are also announced, and here in Central Louisiana there is one organization that seems to always be on the chopping block. News Channel Five's Nolan Crane reports. More>>

NSU Faces $9.4 M Budget Cuts

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NATCHITOCHES, La. – If House Bill 1, also known as the budget bill, is not amended, Northwestern State University could lose $9.4 million in state appropriation, according to officials Tuesday.  More>>

Cenla Students Pow Wow

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Elementary students from across Cenla took a unique field trip today to experience the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow. News Channel 5's Natalie North was there and has the story. More>>

Virtual School Holds Session

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ALEXANDRIA, La. - If you're looking for an alternative to the crowded classrooms in today's schools, then you may be interested in the Louisiana Connection Academy's virtual school. More>>

Tree Plant In Honor Of Teacher

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ALEXANDRIA, La. - Students and staff at Martin Park Elementary School lost a long-time teacher, but they are now learning to grow from the experience by doing something special. More>>

Dr. Briggs' Big Swim

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ALEXANDRIA, La. - A member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame will celebrate his 91st birthday in the waters of Kincaid Lake on Thursday afternoon.
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Road Work On U.S. 165/71

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ALEXANDRIA, La. - The traffic on the two existing lanes of U.S. Highway 165 and U.S. Highway 71 in Pineville will be shifted to two new lanes to the west on Thursday, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. More>>

Juror Jailed, Lied To Judge

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RAPIDES PARISH La. - A potential juror in the Joesph Chehardy, Jr. murder trial was thrown in jail for contempt of court Wednesday. More>>

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:11 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:11:40 GMT
    NEW ORLEANS – Celebrity tour guides including John Goodman and Wendell Pierce are guiding visitors through New Orleans thanks to the premiere of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation visitor app.
    NEW ORLEANS, La. – The GO NOLA visitor app launches as smart phone use soars to a record 50 percent of mobile subscriptions, according to Nielson research.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:39 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:39:36 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife has died, according to news reports. The 52-year-old Mary Kennedy was reportedly found dead in her Mount Kisco, New York home this afternoon.
    (CBS News) - Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., was found dead in her home in Mount Kisco, New York, CBS Station WCBS New York has confirmed. She was 52.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:29 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:29:10 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La.- NewsChannel 5 has just learned that the New Orleans Saints grievance hearing at the NFL office on Wednesday lasted 2 1/2 hours. According to news reports, there was no ruling, and another
    ALEXANDRIA, La.- NewsChannel 5 has just learned that the New Orleans Saints grievance hearing at the NFL office on Wednesday lasted 2 1/2 hours.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:56 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:56:54 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana State Police will honor and remember 26 men and women of law enforcement at its annual memorial ceremony. The ceremony will be held at the memorial in front of the Louisiana
    BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana State Police will honor and remember 26 men and women of law enforcement at its annual memorial ceremony.  

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:47 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:47:24 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2012 Regular Legislative Session to 150 bills. HOUSE
    BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2012 Regular Legislative Session to 150 bills.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:41 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:41:21 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - Federal officials are offering a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for recent white powder letters mailed to locations
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - Federal officials are offering a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for recent white powder letters mailed to locations in North Texas and other states, according to officials.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:34 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:34:02 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. — Inpatient beds would be sharply reduced, operating rooms closed and mental health services slashed if $24.5 million in pending budget cuts are imposed on the seven hospitals that make
    BATON ROUGE, La. — Inpatient beds would be sharply reduced, operating rooms closed and mental health services slashed if $24.5 million in pending budget cuts are imposed on the seven hospitals that make up the LSU Health Care Services Division.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:18 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:18:27 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is celebrating National Women's Health Week, May 13-19, with a series of statewide events that empower women to make their health a top
    BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is celebrating National Women's Health Week, May 13-19, with a series of statewide events that empower women to make their health a top priority.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:13 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:13:08 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - The 2nd Annual Our Lady of Prompt Succor School "Trek for Tech" 5K, 1 Mile and Block Run is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m., at the school, 420 21st Street. The run is a fitness
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - The 2nd Annual Our Lady of Prompt Succor School "Trek for Tech" 5K, 1 Mile and Block Run is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m., at the school, 420 21st Street.

  • News Channel 5's Express online newscast for May 16, 2012.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:51 AM EDT2012-05-16 10:51:51 GMT
    In this week's edition of Bank Your Bucks, we show you how to save money, while saving money for the future. Here's News Channel 5's Natalie North to show you how to Bank Your Bucks. Saving money for
    In this week's edition of Bank Your Bucks, we show you how to save money, while saving money for the future. Here's News Channel 5's Natalie North to show you how to Bank Your Bucks.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:56 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:56:24 GMT
    The Louisiana House has agreed to require drug testing of welfare recipients, amid charges from opponents that the mandate equals class warfare by targeting poor mothers. The proposal was sent to the
    Lawmakers approve the plan despite criticism that it targets poor mothers. Similar measures have failed in years past.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:51 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:51:58 GMT
    Two north Louisiana lawmakers are scrapping their attempt to make LSU's Shreveport campus a branch of Louisiana Tech University. Reps. Thomas Carmody and Jim Fannin say they don't have the two-thirds
    There was an effort to make the Shreveport campus a branch of Tech.  Opponents said LSU-S needs more resources not a change in management.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:46 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:46:53 GMT
    After months of delay over legal wrangling, a federal judge says the Army Corps of Engineers can re-start the bidding process for a $700 million contract to build pump stations at the mouths of three drainage
    Legal challenges stopped progress on pump stations considered vital to protect the city from high water. Corps of Engineers puts price tag at 700-million dollars.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:28 PM EDT2012-05-15 23:28:46 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La. – Auditions for the musical "Annie" will be held in the Lagniappe Theatre Building at the Alexandria Mall, this Saturday, May 19, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Event planners said interested persons
    ALEXANDRIA, La. – Auditions for the musical "Annie" will be held in the Lagniappe Theatre Building at the Alexandria Mall, this Saturday, May 19, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:46 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:46:14 GMT
    A group of students in Jena got quite the surprise this week, they finally got to meet a special guest they adopted from thousands of miles away. At the beginning of the school year, 3rd and 4th graders
    JENA, La. -- A group of students in Jena got quite the surprise this week, they finally got to meet a special guest they adopted from thousands of miles away.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-05-15 21:06:08 GMT
    KEITHVILLE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections in Keithville agreed on Tuesday to pay $37,409 in back wages and retirement contributions to a former employee. The agreement
    KEITHVILLE, La. – More than $37,000 due for violations of Family and Medical Leave Act.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 6:22 PM EDT2012-05-14 22:22:46 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. –Gov. Bobby Jindal signed bills passed by the Legislature on Monday into law, which brings the total number of bills signed for the 2012 regular legislative session to 107 bills. HOUSE
    BATON ROUGE, La. –Gov. Bobby Jindal signed bills passed by the Legislature on Monday into law, which brings the total number of bills signed for the 2012 regular legislative session to 107 bills.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 5:27 PM EDT2012-05-14 21:27:49 GMT
    DERIDDER, La. - The City of Deridder is hosting the 2nd Annual SWLA All Veterans Reunion and Festival scheduled for May 19- 20 in downtown DeRidder. The festival is scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m. with
    DERIDDER, La. - The City of Deridder is hosting the 2nd Annual SWLA All Veterans Reunion and Festival scheduled for May 19- 20 in downtown DeRidder.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 3:17 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:17:48 GMT
    NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) - The NFL players' union will have its grievance against the league in the Saints bounties case heard Wednesday by arbitrator Shyam Das. The union claim NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
    NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) - The NFL players' union will have its grievance against the league in the Saints bounties case heard Wednesday by arbitrator Shyam Das.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 3:09 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:09:40 GMT
    SPRINGFIELD, Va. - According to news reports, Ron Paul has stop active campaigning. In a statement on Monday, Paul said he will soon outline his strategy for amassing delegates so he can impact change
    SPRINGFIELD, Va. - According to news reports, Ron Paul has stop active campaigning.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 2:56 PM EDT2012-05-14 18:56:46 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La.,– Massachusetts fiber artist Nancy Katz will conduct a hands-on art experience focusing on community building through art at the Rapides Cancer Center on Tuesday. Katz will create and
    ALEXANDRIA, La.,– Massachusetts fiber artist Nancy Katz will conduct a hands-on art experience focusing on community building through art at the Rapides Cancer Center on Tuesday.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 1:24 PM EDT2012-05-13 17:24:44 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. - Secretary of State Tom Schedler and the state's registrars of voters are conducting Louisiana's annual Voter Registration Week from Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18, according to
    BATON ROUGE, La. - Secretary of State Tom Schedler and the state's registrars of voters are conducting Louisiana's annual Voter Registration Week from Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18, according to officials.

  • ALEXANDRIA, La. - This is a special "Gimme Five" on Friday, May 11 from the talent show at D.F. Huddle Elementary School.

  • Saturday, May 12 2012 5:25 PM EDT2012-05-12 21:25:28 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. – The Red Stick International Animation Festival, the largest animation festival in the United States, will run June 8-10 in downtown Baton Rouge, according to an announcement on Thursday. Event
    BATON ROUGE, La. – The Red Stick International Animation Festival, the largest animation festival in the United States, will run June 8-10 in downtown Baton Rouge, according to an announcement on Thursday.

  • Saturday, May 12 2012 1:13 PM EDT2012-05-12 17:13:51 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. - Although Formosan subterranean termites can cause problems anytime during the year, Mother's Day is a major time when alates, or winged termites, are most active, according to the LSU
    BATON ROUGE, La. - Although Formosan subterranean termites can cause problems anytime during the year, Mother's Day is a major time when alates, or winged termites, are most active, according to the LSU AgCenter.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 10:17 PM EDT2012-05-12 02:17:40 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La.--Let's face it--when most of us go to the gym, we *hate* to do abs workouts. Well, there's some good news & bad news in this week's "Fit" It In. 'The Nathans' have put together an abs routine
    ALEXANDRIA, La.--Let's face it--when most of us go to the gym, we *hate* to do abs workouts. Well, there's some good news & bad news in this week's "Fit" It In. 'The Nathans' have put together an abs routine for us. It's fast...but not necessarily "easy." News Channel Five's Joy Howe checks it out.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 8:05 PM EDT2012-05-12 00:05:12 GMT
    MIAMI, Fla. (AP) – A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Miami's LeBron James will be announced Saturday as the NBA's MVP, the third time he's won the award in the past four
    MIAMI, Fla. (AP) – A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Miami's LeBron James will be announced Saturday as the NBA's MVP, the third time he's won the award in the past four seasons.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 6:31 PM EDT2012-05-11 22:31:31 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Friday that beginning May 14 and lasting for two days, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., the left and right lanes of Metro Drive will
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Friday that beginning May 14 and lasting for two days, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., the left and right lanes of Metro Drive will experience temporary lane closures. 

  • Friday, May 11 2012 5:55 PM EDT2012-05-11 21:55:22 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Jurors have acquitted Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Lil Boosie" Hatch in the 2009 slaying of a man gunned down in his home. Jurors deliberated for an hour before returning the verdict
    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Jurors have acquitted Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Lil Boosie" Hatch in the 2009 slaying of a man gunned down in his home.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 5:43 PM EDT2012-05-11 21:43:19 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. Bobby Jindal signed SB 48 by Senator Elbert Guillory into law Friday, which adds the Commissioner of Administration or a designee to the boards of the state retirement systems.
    BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. Bobby Jindal signed SB 48 by Senator Elbert Guillory into law Friday, which adds the Commissioner of Administration or a designee to the boards of the state retirement systems.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 4:21 PM EDT2012-05-11 20:21:42 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce and Didier Consultants will provide the Louisiana Tax Programs seminar. The seminar will take place May 16, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the chamber
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce and Didier Consultants will provide the Louisiana Tax Programs seminar.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 6:17 PM EDT2012-05-10 22:17:59 GMT
    More than one hundred technical college students from around the state are in Alexandria competing in the Workforce Olympics. They're already among the best in collision repair, welding and drafting. News
    More than one hundred technical college students from around the state are in Alexandria competing in the Workforce Olympics. They're already among the best in collision repair, welding and drafting. News Channel Five's Nolan Crane reports.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 5:54 PM EDT2012-05-10 21:54:06 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - Gov. Bobby Jindal, Ecolab Executive Vice President Jim Seifert and St. John the Baptist Parish President Natalie Robottom announced that the Nalco Company will build a dry polymer production
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - Gov. Bobby Jindal, Ecolab Executive Vice President Jim Seifert and St. John the Baptist Parish President Natalie Robottom announced that the Nalco Company will build a dry polymer production facility at its Garyville plant on Thursday.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 5:46 PM EDT2012-05-10 21:46:43 GMT
    NEW ORLEANS, La. - New Orleans is featured in the first-ever national tourism marketing campaign, according to an announcement from President Obama on Thursday. The $150 million international advertising
    NEW ORLEANS, La. - New Orleans is featured in the first-ever national tourism marketing campaign, according to an announcement from President Obama on Thursday.

  • In the latest edition of Do My Job: Newschannel 5's Sherman Desselle shows us how it's done in a local service deli.

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  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 2:06 PM EDT2012-05-16 18:06:00 GMT
    RAPIDES PARISH, La. - The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are looking for two missing area teenagers. Kayla Vaughn, a white female, 16, 5'2",
    RAPIDES PARISH, La. - The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are looking for two missing area teenagers.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:56 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:56:24 GMT
    The Louisiana House has agreed to require drug testing of welfare recipients, amid charges from opponents that the mandate equals class warfare by targeting poor mothers. The proposal was sent to the
    Lawmakers approve the plan despite criticism that it targets poor mothers. Similar measures have failed in years past.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:08 PM EDT2012-05-15 23:08:26 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La. – On Tuesday afternoon, a motorcycle accident occurred on Lower Third Street, causing injuries to the biker. According to Alexandria Police, a motorcyclist was traveling south on Third
    ALEXANDRIA, La. – On Tuesday afternoon, a motorcycle accident occurred on Lower Third Street, causing injuries to the biker.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:39 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:39:36 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife has died, according to news reports. The 52-year-old Mary Kennedy was reportedly found dead in her Mount Kisco, New York home this afternoon.
    (CBS News) - Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., was found dead in her home in Mount Kisco, New York, CBS Station WCBS New York has confirmed. She was 52.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:12 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:12:34 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - NewsChannel's 5 Ben Gauthier was on the scene after a motorcycle-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon caused delays in traffic, according to officials. It was reported that the biker
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - NewsChannel's 5 Ben Gauthier was on the scene after a motorcycle-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon caused delays in traffic, according to officials.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:06 PM EDT2012-05-15 23:06:18 GMT
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - The man arrested and charged with robbing the Alexandria store "The Purple Cow" last year has pleaded guilty. Matthew Austin pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery. According
    ALEXANDRIA, La. - The man arrested and charged with robbing the Alexandria store "The Purple Cow" last year has pleaded guilty.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:46 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:46:14 GMT
    A group of students in Jena got quite the surprise this week, they finally got to meet a special guest they adopted from thousands of miles away. At the beginning of the school year, 3rd and 4th graders
    JENA, La. -- A group of students in Jena got quite the surprise this week, they finally got to meet a special guest they adopted from thousands of miles away.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:51 AM EDT2012-05-16 10:51:51 GMT
    In this week's edition of Bank Your Bucks, we show you how to save money, while saving money for the future. Here's News Channel 5's Natalie North to show you how to Bank Your Bucks. Saving money for
    In this week's edition of Bank Your Bucks, we show you how to save money, while saving money for the future. Here's News Channel 5's Natalie North to show you how to Bank Your Bucks.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:47 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:47:24 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2012 Regular Legislative Session to 150 bills. HOUSE
    BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2012 Regular Legislative Session to 150 bills.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:04 PM EDT2012-05-15 23:04:42 GMT
    EVANGELINE PARISH, La. - The state fire marshal's office is investigating a fatal house fire in Evangeline Parish. The Ville Platte Fire Department responded to a house fire on Hickory Street early Tuesday
    EVANGELINE PARISH, La. - The state fire marshal's office is investigating a fatal house fire in Evangeline Parish.
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