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Keeping Tradition Alive

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:43:00 EDT

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.

Avoyelles Parish Escapee Captured

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:47:00 EDT

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.

Tips for Safe Summer Travel

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:08:00 EDT

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.

The Grand Theatre Unveils GPX

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:56:00 EDT

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - The Alexandria Grand Theatre has unveiled its new GPX technology on the big screen.

Buckle up or you could get a ticket

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:29:00 EDT

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - The St. Landry Parish police say buckle up or you will get a ticket.

Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings cheered

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:31:00 EDT

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 organizer

Harrell Stadium reopens

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:57:00 EDT

NEW ORLEANS, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – (May 17, 2013) – Harrell Stadium reopens.

Agencies assist during bad weather conditions

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:21:00 EDT

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. Northern

LSU ROTC cadets graduate

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:39:00 EDT

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 Joint

LSU Recognizes 52 graduates

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:16:00 EDT

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 undergraduate

LSU graduates were given awards

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:06:00 EDT

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 receive

NSU does study on local nurses

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:56:00 EDT

NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – Students from Northwestern State University conducted a survey on local nurses.

Indictment brought against strip club owner in Lafayette

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:16:00 EDT

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 unimpeded

$10 million bond set for second accused shooter

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:10:00 EDT

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 neighborhood

La. Guard trains Haitians

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:07:00 EDT

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 officials

State Park pools to open for Memorial Day

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:03:00 EDT

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 Wednesday

ULM profs receive $272,000 award

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

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 by

Louisiana jobless rate rises for fourth month

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:54:00 EDT

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 the

Child care workers arrested, accused of abuse

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:46:00 EDT

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 Fanisty

Ousted IRS chief regrets treatment of tea party

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:37:00 EDT

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 party

Obama vows to end 'scourge' of military sex abuse

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:25:00 EDT

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 take

NYC artist's secret photos raise privacy issues

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:21:00 EDT

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,

Midsouth has new Executive Vice President

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:21:00 EDT

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 Director

Louisiana College wants your books

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:08:00 EDT

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.

Louisiana National Guard helps Haitians

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:54:00 EDT

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 effective

Save Louisiana Coalition tonight

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:20:00 EDT

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 Sediments

Road Closure in Alexandria

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:44:00 EDT

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Road closure in Alexandria.

Young Achiever's Spotlight-Matt Shockley

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:08:00 EDT

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.

All clear at courthouse for suspicious package

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:36:00 EDT

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.

Actor from Alexandria announces mother's passing

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:49:00 EDT

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 peacefully

'The Office': shutting down on NBC after 8 years

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:25:00 EDT

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,

Woman arrested for allegedly stealing luggage

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:24:00 EDT

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - A woman is arrested for allegedly taking luggage at the airport.

2nd IRS official to leave amid tea party scandal

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:13:00 EDT

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. An

Obama walking a familiar path on IRS allegations

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:05:00 EDT

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 political

LSU researchers are studying rare birds

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:35:00 EDT

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – LSU AgCenter researchers are studying rare birds.

Alfred Booker Jr. Academy gears up for new school year

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT

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.

SLCC is set to host their graduation

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:38:00 EDT

LAFAYETTE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) will hold its spring graduations at Cajundome in Lafayette at 6 p.m.

Kids learn benefits of brushing teeth

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:10:00 EDT

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,

St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs your help

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:42:00 EDT

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 motor

UPDATE: Suspect faces 20 charges in Mother's Day shooting

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:46:00 EDT

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.

Natchitoches kids learn to garden

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT

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. Michelle

Expect cliffhanger from 'Big Bang Theory' finale

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:00 EDT

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,

Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:22:00 EDT

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 recently

UPDATE At least 6 confirmed dead in Texas tornadoes

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:19:00 EDT

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.

Kids learn about electrical safety

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:00 EDT

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.

Feds propose overhaul for child care centers

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:14:00 EDT

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 background

Obama aims to halt perception of passive president

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:14:00 EDT

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 allies

GOP demands more despite Benghazi email release

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:11:00 EDT

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 has

Obama calls meeting on military sex assault

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:09:00 EDT

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 as

Tea party groups call IRS process 'nightmare'

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:07:00 EDT

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 Service

Police officer fired after twin brother's death

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:44:00 EDT

The Shreveport Police Department has fired the brother of a slain officer, drawing fire from the local police union.

Lakes and Rivers

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

Central Louisiana's daily Hydrology Report.

Boil Advisory in Grant Parish Lifted

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:59:00 EDT

GRANT PARISH, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - A boil advisory along Samtown Road in Grant Parish has now been lifted.

No big winners in Wed. Lotto, Powerball drawings

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:20:00 EDT

The Louisiana Lottery Corp. reports that nobody won the major jackpots in the Louisiana Lotto and multistate Powerball drawings Wednesday night.

David Beckham announces retirement

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:55:00 EDT

David Beckham has announced his retirement from football, Britain's Daily Mail reports.

Naked painting of Golden Girls' Bea Arthur sells for nearly $2 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

A painting of a topless Bea Arthur sold for $1.9 million to an anonymous buyer at Christie's auction house, the New York Post reports.

Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT

Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.

Report: Fred Armisen and Jason Sudeikis leaving SNL

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Saturday Night Live is poised to lose two more key players, The New York Post reports.

Kirstie Alley slams Abercrombie & Fitch CEO for comments about "cool kids"

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:22:00 EDT

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.

Shakira confirms she's leaving The Voice

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

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.

Zoe Saldana goes nude for Allure

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Zoe Saldana is going boldly indeed! The 34-year-old Star Trek Into Darkness actress dropped all her clothes for an upcoming issue of Allure.

Britney Spears wants a daughter someday, says her sons could be future entertainers

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Britney Spears said this week in an interview that she hopes to have a daughter to join her two sons, Sean and Jayden.

Trump sued in Chicago real estate deal

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

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.

Monica and husband Shannon Brown expecting first child

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:00 EDT

Monica and husband Shannon Brown are expecting their first child together.

Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:33:00 EDT

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...

Funeral home has bicycle hearse for 1 last ride

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:04:00 EDT

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.

Birth of anteater has Conn. zoo staff puzzled

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:51:00 EDT

An anteater has given birth at a Connecticut conservation center, prompting officials there to wonder how the mother conceived.

Alaska man runs onto frozen lake to avoid jail

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:31:00 EDT

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.

Aussie minister sorry he 'liked' exposed teen pic

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:51:00 EDT

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.

Texas senior, 18, bags 800-pound record alligator

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:21:00 EDT

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.

Exhibition of secretly shot photos upsets NYers

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:40:00 EDT

Residents of a New York luxury apartment building are livid over an exhibition of photos secretly snapped through their apartment windows.

Wash. state woman spots stolen car in drive-thru

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:30:00 EDT

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.

Coin tossing breaks tie in Philippine mayoral race

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:10:00 EDT

What do you do when two candidates running for mayor in the Philippines get exactly the same number of votes? You get them to toss a coin.

Deer smashes Pa. bus windshield, takes short ride

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:50:00 EDT

A deer has taken a ride on a western Pennsylvania bus.