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VIDEO:Pom Power

A fruit that promises to do everything from fight cancer to increase the effectiveness of your sunscreen.

VIDEO: Green Puppy

Bright green puppy born in New Orleans. Travers Mackel reports. 

VIDEO: Midday guest for Friday, May 9

Mary Ann Clary came and spoke about LANG and Polk deployments and the Central Louisiana Day at the Legislature on May 29th

8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For Friday, May 9

*Why we love Chris Paul even more after last night. 

Jambalaya Sports For Friday, May 9

*Hornets Drop Game 3 At San Antonio
*LC Softball Wins At Regional
*Final Weekend For Alex Box

Local News Bites For Friday, May 9

*APD Looking For Check Into Cash Robber
*Nachitoches Parish Students Given Tainted Milk Drink
*Alexandria Middle Magnet Students Honored
*Local Club Donates BB Guns To Boy Scouts
*Local Nurses “Do The Twist”

Weekend Events Preview

A lot to do this weekend - we run it all down for you. 

VIDEO: Self- Proclaimed Messiah Heads to Court

Self-proclaimed messiah heads to court on criminal misconduct charges. Gadi Schwartz reports. 

State News Bites For Friday, May 7

*No Ethics Hearing For Vitter
*No State Taxes?  Vote Set For Monday
*State’s Largest Powerball Winner Comes Forth
*A Green Dog??? It’s True!

Fort Polk Unit Readies For Iraq

115th Combat Support Hospital is in its final phases of training for Iraq. 

National News Bites For Friday, May 9

*San Diego State Students Arraigned Following Drug Bust
*Tornado Damage In Southern States
*Oops!  Didn’t Mean To Sell Gas $1.00 Cheaper
*Woman’s Trash Find Turns Into Treasure

VIDEO: Consumer Report for May 9

Consumer Headlines:
*Delta/American Airlines Fuel Surcharge
*Baskin Robbins Soft Serve
*Comcast Caps Net Usage

VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 9

Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.

VIDEO:  Pineville Native Stationed In Iraq

News Channel Five catches up with Pineville native, Jason Hamilton, who is currently stationed at Camp Tahji in Iraq.

VIDEO: New Asthma Guidelines

New treatment guidelines for millions of Americans suffering from asthma.

Evening Weather for May 8

Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast for
the End of the Week.

VIDEO: Update-Child Left At Chuck-E-Cheese

Vernon Parish Superintendent Talks About Investigation.

Al Quartemont “Locks Up” With The Hulkster

Hulk Hogan tells us why “American Gladiators” has become a huge NBC hit. 

Les Miles Interview From TAF Tour Stop

News Channel 5’s Sharief Ishaq’s interview with new LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman from Wednesday Night’s Tour Stop. 

Skip Bertman From TAF Tour Stop

News Channel 5’s Sharief Ishaq’s interview with new LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman from Wednesday Night’s Tour Stop.

Trent Johnson Interview From TAF Tour Stop

News Channel 5’s Sharief Ishaq’s interview with new LSU Basketball Coach Trent Johnson from Wednesday Night’s Tour Stop. 

VIDEO: Hit By Hybrid

Minnesota boy hit by hybrid. Mom says he didn’t hear it coming. Boyd Huppert reports.

VIDEO: Wounded Vet Segways

Segways give war vets new mobility. Eun Yang Reports.

VIDEO: Principal Sex Sting

Pennsylvania principal busted in sex sting.

8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For May 8

*What’s Nick hiding in the back?  Find out by watching today’s thrilling episode. 

VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 8

Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.

VIDEO: Consumer Report for May 8

Consumer Headlines:
*Toyota Prices
* Penny & Nickel Prices
*Grand Theft Auto IV Sales

Local News Bites For Thursday, May 8

*Summer Splash 2008 Tonight
*Alexandria City Council Loses Appeal Over Lawyer Fight
*Forest Awareness Week
*LSU Forever Campaign

Jambalaya Sports For Thursday, May 8

*Tiger Tour Stop Sees Record Crowd In Alexandria
*Interviews With Miles, Johnson & Bertman
*Hornets Prepare For Game 3 At Spurs
*LC Softball at D-3 Regional Today

State News For Thursday, May 8

*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana. 

National News Bites For Thursday, May 8

*Rev. Al Sharpton Arrested At Protest
*Aid Starting To Trickle In For Myamar Victims
*Pres. Bush Leaves For Jenna’s Wedding
*Prince Charming’s Wedding Proposal

Crawford Preps For Jenna Bush’s Wedding

See how the small Texas town is getting ready. 

Evening Weather for May 7

Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast.

VIDEO:RRMC Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Wilson Speaks With Dale Hoffman

VIDEO:  Patients Get Luxury Treatment at New RRMC Wing

News Channel Five took the show on the road tonight with a preview of the new wing soon to open at Rapides Regional Medical Center. 

VIDEO:  RRMC’s Engineering Director Sits Down With News Channel Five

News Channel Five took the show on the road tonight with a preview of the new wing soon to open at Rapides Regional Medical Center. 

VIDEO:  $50 Million Rapides Medical Wing Nears Completion

It’s been five years in the making.  But next week Central Louisiana can see what all the fuss was about as Rapides Regional Medical center rolls out the red carpet for its $50 million expansion.

VIDEO: New Bunkie Substation

Mike Magnoli tours the future Bunkie Substation

VIDEO: LSU Forever Campaign

We all know about LSU’s success as an athletic powerhouse but the school is working to move up in the national academic rankings as well.

VIDEO: Home Alone 911

Six-year-old calls 911 after being left alone with infant. Elizabeth Scarborough reports.

VIDEO: Green Monks

California monks live green. Greg Bledsoe reports.

VIDEO: Two Year Old Pot Smoker

Wisconsin adults caught giving joint to toddler. Heather Shannon reporting. 

VIDEO: Chicken Farm Abuse

Animal rights group releases disturbing chicken abuse video from California farm. Mike Luery reports.

8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For May 7

Back by popular demand… Sarah Black.  And why Nick’s Grandma reminds him of Groucho Marx. Nice. 

VIDEO: Consumer Report for May 7

Consumer Headlines:
*Beer Sales
*Coke Hybrids
*Zune TV Shows

VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 7

Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.

Local News Bites For Wednesday, May 7

*Gov. Jindal To Speak At LC Graduation
*Service Above Self Award
*State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Coming Up

Jambalaya Sports For Wednesday, May 7

*Tiger Tour Stop In Alexandria Tonight
*Aces Hold First Practice
*LC Sweeps ASC East Awards

State News For Wednesday, May 7

*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana. 

National News Bites For Wednesday, May 7

*Clinton Wins Indiana, Obama North Carolina
*Big Drug Bust At San Diego State
*This Dog Needs A Tune-Up!

VIDEO:Pom Power

A fruit that promises to do everything from fight cancer to increase the effectiveness of your sunscreen.

VIDEO: Green Puppy

Bright green puppy born in New Orleans. Travers Mackel reports. 

VIDEO: Midday guest for Friday, May 9

Mary Ann Clary came and spoke about LANG and Polk deployments and the Central Louisiana Day at the Legislature on May 29th

8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For Friday, May 9

*Why we love Chris Paul even more after last night. 

Jambalaya Sports For Friday, May 9

*Hornets Drop Game 3 At San Antonio
*LC Softball Wins At Regional
*Final Weekend For Alex Box

Local News Bites For Friday, May 9

*APD Looking For Check Into Cash Robber
*Nachitoches Parish Students Given Tainted Milk Drink
*Alexandria Middle Magnet Students Honored
*Local Club Donates BB Guns To Boy Scouts
*Local Nurses “Do The Twist”

Weekend Events Preview

A lot to do this weekend - we run it all down for you. 

VIDEO: Self- Proclaimed Messiah Heads to Court

Self-proclaimed messiah heads to court on criminal misconduct charges. Gadi Schwartz reports. 

State News Bites For Friday, May 7

*No Ethics Hearing For Vitter
*No State Taxes?  Vote Set For Monday
*State’s Largest Powerball Winner Comes Forth
*A Green Dog??? It’s True!

Fort Polk Unit Readies For Iraq

115th Combat Support Hospital is in its final phases of training for Iraq. 

National News Bites For Friday, May 9

*San Diego State Students Arraigned Following Drug Bust
*Tornado Damage In Southern States
*Oops!  Didn’t Mean To Sell Gas $1.00 Cheaper
*Woman’s Trash Find Turns Into Treasure

VIDEO: Consumer Report for May 9

Consumer Headlines:
*Delta/American Airlines Fuel Surcharge
*Baskin Robbins Soft Serve
*Comcast Caps Net Usage

VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 9

Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.

VIDEO:  Pineville Native Stationed In Iraq

News Channel Five catches up with Pineville native, Jason Hamilton, who is currently stationed at Camp Tahji in Iraq.

VIDEO: New Asthma Guidelines

New treatment guidelines for millions of Americans suffering from asthma.

Evening Weather for May 8

Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast for
the End of the Week.

VIDEO: Update-Child Left At Chuck-E-Cheese

Vernon Parish Superintendent Talks About Investigation.

Al Quartemont “Locks Up” With The Hulkster

Hulk Hogan tells us why “American Gladiators” has become a huge NBC hit. 

Les Miles Interview From TAF Tour Stop

News Channel 5’s Sharief Ishaq’s interview with new LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman from Wednesday Night’s Tour Stop. 

Skip Bertman From TAF Tour Stop

News Channel 5’s Sharief Ishaq’s interview with new LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman from Wednesday Night’s Tour Stop.

Trent Johnson Interview From TAF Tour Stop

News Channel 5’s Sharief Ishaq’s interview with new LSU Basketball Coach Trent Johnson from Wednesday Night’s Tour Stop. 

VIDEO: Hit By Hybrid

Minnesota boy hit by hybrid. Mom says he didn’t hear it coming. Boyd Huppert reports.

VIDEO: Wounded Vet Segways

Segways give war vets new mobility. Eun Yang Reports.

VIDEO: Principal Sex Sting

Pennsylvania principal busted in sex sting.

8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For May 8

*What’s Nick hiding in the back?  Find out by watching today’s thrilling episode. 

VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 8

Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.

VIDEO: Consumer Report for May 8

Consumer Headlines:
*Toyota Prices
* Penny & Nickel Prices
*Grand Theft Auto IV Sales

Local News Bites For Thursday, May 8

*Summer Splash 2008 Tonight
*Alexandria City Council Loses Appeal Over Lawyer Fight
*Forest Awareness Week
*LSU Forever Campaign

Jambalaya Sports For Thursday, May 8

*Tiger Tour Stop Sees Record Crowd In Alexandria
*Interviews With Miles, Johnson & Bertman
*Hornets Prepare For Game 3 At Spurs
*LC Softball at D-3 Regional Today

State News For Thursday, May 8

*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana. 

National News Bites For Thursday, May 8

*Rev. Al Sharpton Arrested At Protest
*Aid Starting To Trickle In For Myamar Victims
*Pres. Bush Leaves For Jenna’s Wedding
*Prince Charming’s Wedding Proposal

Crawford Preps For Jenna Bush’s Wedding

See how the small Texas town is getting ready. 

Evening Weather for May 7

Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast.

VIDEO:RRMC Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Wilson Speaks With Dale Hoffman

VIDEO:  Patients Get Luxury Treatment at New RRMC Wing

News Channel Five took the show on the road tonight with a preview of the new wing soon to open at Rapides Regional Medical Center. 

VIDEO:  RRMC’s Engineering Director Sits Down With News Channel Five

News Channel Five took the show on the road tonight with a preview of the new wing soon to open at Rapides Regional Medical Center. 

VIDEO:  $50 Million Rapides Medical Wing Nears Completion

It’s been five years in the making.  But next week Central Louisiana can see what all the fuss was about as Rapides Regional Medical center rolls out the red carpet for its $50 million expansion.

VIDEO: New Bunkie Substation

Mike Magnoli tours the future Bunkie Substation

VIDEO: LSU Forever Campaign

We all know about LSU’s success as an athletic powerhouse but the school is working to move up in the national academic rankings as well.

VIDEO: Home Alone 911

Six-year-old calls 911 after being left alone with infant. Elizabeth Scarborough reports.

VIDEO: Green Monks

California monks live green. Greg Bledsoe reports.

VIDEO: Two Year Old Pot Smoker

Wisconsin adults caught giving joint to toddler. Heather Shannon reporting. 

VIDEO: Chicken Farm Abuse

Animal rights group releases disturbing chicken abuse video from California farm. Mike Luery reports.

8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For May 7

Back by popular demand… Sarah Black.  And why Nick’s Grandma reminds him of Groucho Marx. Nice. 

VIDEO: Consumer Report for May 7

Consumer Headlines:
*Beer Sales
*Coke Hybrids
*Zune TV Shows

VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 7

Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.

Local News Bites For Wednesday, May 7

*Gov. Jindal To Speak At LC Graduation
*Service Above Self Award
*State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Coming Up