*News Channel 5 updates local damage & Renee Allen reports from an Alexandria home damaged by the storm.
VIDEO: Alexandria Storm Damage
Here is some of our raw footage from the City Park Area, Thornton Court & St. James.
Peace Officers Memorial Day
Al Quartemont talks with Craig W. Floyd, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Chairman from Washington, DC and runs down the events happening today on National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
School Update for 8:15am
*Pollock Elementary Closed - All other Grant Schools Open; Rapides Parish Schools Open - Students Who Don’t Attend Won’t Be Given Absences. Also, Country Day School Closed.
VIDEO: Consumer Report for May 15
Consumer Headlines:
*Taco Bell Cheap Menu
*Free McDonald’s Food
*Scooter Sales
Local News Bites For Thursday, May 15
*State Tax Day Today
*LSU-Alexandria Graduation Today
*Learning Center Holds Informational Session Today
*AgCenter Holds Carbon Credit Conference
VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 15
Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.
State News For Thursday, May 15
*$300 Million Tax Break Agreement
*State To Guarantee Worker Training
*Shrimp Season Starts
Jambalaya Sports For Thursday, May 15
*Aces & White Wings Game Postponed In 9th
*LC Women Leave For D-III World Series
*LSU Baseball Looks For 14th In Row At Auburn
*Hornets At Spurs For Game 6
National News Bites For Thursday, May 15
*Arson Suspect Arrested In Florida
*Aid Arriving In Myanmar
*Memorial Day Travel Report Due Out Today
*Record Art Sale
School Closing Update: 730am
Rapides Schools are assessing the situation; Pollock Elementary In Grant Parish Closed - all others open.
VIDEO: Taking A Closer Look At The Cenla Job Market
News Channel 5 reporter Mike Magnoli takes a look at the job market in Cenla.
Evening Weather for May 14
Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast.
VIDEO: Quaid Crusade
Actor Dennis Quaid tells Congress about medication mistake that nearly killed his kids. Brian Mooar reports.
VIDEO: 4 Day School Week
Budget cuts force Minnesota district to adopt four-day school weeks. Boyd Huppert reports.
VIDEO: Obama Monkey Shirts
Georgia bar owner draws heat for racist Obama t-shirts. Jennifer Leslie reports.
Nick Chats It Up With The Guys From “The Office”
*Our #1 Fan of the show gets to talk about the season finale with 3 of the stars of the hit comedy.
VIDEO: Obama Monkey Shirts
Georgia bar owner draws heat for racist Obama t-shirts. Jennifer Leslie reports.
VIEDO: Midday guest for Wenesday, May 14
Bobby Levy, from the Assistant District Attorney’s Office, came and spoke about pending legislation.
VIDEO: 99 Cent Gas
Connecticut residents line up for 99-cent gas. Susan Goodman reports.
VIDEO: Too Fat for Army
Iraq vet drummed out of Army for being overweight. Stuart Dyson reports.
VIDEO: Extreme Drivers ED
Extreme drivers ed class puts teens to the test. Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
VIDEO: $1 Truck
Kansas man claims his truck can go more than 50 miles on $1 worth of fuel. Russ Ptacek reports.
8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For May 14
*We are poised for another journey into website excellence.
Watch The New “My Louisiana” Ad Campaign
*Featuring Faith Ford, Karl Malone, The Hornets & More!
Faith Ford Kicks Off “My Louisiana” Campaign In Alexandria
*Here what the actress has to say about what she wants to do for her home State.
Consumer Report for May 14
Consumer Headlines:
*JetBlue Grounds LAX Service
*Prescription Drug Prices
*Wedding Costs
Local News Bites For Wednesday, May 14
*Rapides Regional Grand Opening
*Faith Ford Kicks Off Tourism Campaign
*LiveStrong Event In Alexandria
*Book Brigade In Glenmora
Jambalaya Sports For Wednesday, May 14
*Aces Lose Opener In 10th Inning
*LSU Stops UNO In 15th Inning
*Hornets Take Game 5; Lead Series 3-2
State News For Wednesday, May 14
*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana.
VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 14
Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.
National News Bites For Wednesday, May 14
*Hillary Clinton Wins Big In West Virginia
*China’s Death Count Up To 20,000
*Wildfires In Florida Could Have Been Started By Arsonists
*Quack. Quack. A Little Duck Family Wants To Go Home.
VIDEO: Alexandria City Council, Mayor Retreat
The Alexandria City Council and the Mayor Jacques Roy office held a retreat today as a follow-up to one they held in February.
Evening Weather for May 13
Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast.
VIDEO: Police Chase Suspect Through The Zoo
A wild day at the zoo (PUN INTENDED) when a suspect on the run from police hops the fence. News Channel 5 reporter Mike Magnoli has details.
VIDEO: Knife on Bus
Video shows Texas 4th grader threatening school bus passengers with knife. Elizabeth Scarborough reports.
VIDEO: 75th Annivesary
California couple celebrates 75th anniversary. Vikki Vargas reports.
VIDEO: Chase and Beating on Tape
Indianapolis police investigating after suspect beaten on tape.
Saints’ Tim Duckworth, Miss Louisiana Campaign Against Kids Using Tobacco
Hundreds of students hear the anti-tobacco message during a special “Junior Training Camp” hosted by the Rapides Foundation at ASH.
VIDEO: Midday guest for Tuesday, May 13
Dr. Eamon Halpin, the LSUA Bridge Program Coordinator, came to speak about a program for students trying to get into college.
Law & Order
Al Quartemont talks with cast members Anthony Anderson and Jeremy Sisto
8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For May 13
Nick makes an admission most of us already knew! Go Aces!
VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 13
Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.
Ahead In Local News Today
*Alexandria Mayor, City Council To Retreat
*Grand Opening Of Rapides Regional Expansion
*Woodworth Church Celebrates With Mass Tonight
*Aces Open Season Tonight At Bringhurst
Local News Bites For Tuesday, May 13
*Alexandria Man Held For Shooting Neighbors
*Fire Destroys Boyce Home
*Salvation Army Deals With Food Needs
*Postal Workers Help Out Food Bank
Jambalaya Sports For Tuesday, May 13
*Aces Open Season Tonight at 7:05pm At Bringhurst
*Hornets Host Spurs In Game 5 at 8:30pm
State News Bites For Tuesday, May 13
*LeBeau Woman Held For Running Down Her Husband
*Legislature Notes
*Sean Payton Starts New Charity
National News Bites For Tuesday, April 13
*China’s Death Toll Up To 12,000 & Rising
*Democrats Head To The Polls In West Virginia
*Another Gas Price Record
*This Traffic Cop’s Got The Moves!
Evening Weather for May 12
Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast.
VIDEO: Motive in Shooting Is Loud Music
News Channel 5 reporter Mike Magnoli has the story of a shooting that happened on Mother’s Day. Bullets flying at a family gathering-- a neighbor told police he got fed up with the loud music.
*News Channel 5 updates local damage & Renee Allen reports from an Alexandria home damaged by the storm.
VIDEO: Alexandria Storm Damage
Here is some of our raw footage from the City Park Area, Thornton Court & St. James.
Peace Officers Memorial Day
Al Quartemont talks with Craig W. Floyd, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Chairman from Washington, DC and runs down the events happening today on National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
School Update for 8:15am
*Pollock Elementary Closed - All other Grant Schools Open; Rapides Parish Schools Open - Students Who Don’t Attend Won’t Be Given Absences. Also, Country Day School Closed.
VIDEO: Consumer Report for May 15
Consumer Headlines:
*Taco Bell Cheap Menu
*Free McDonald’s Food
*Scooter Sales
Local News Bites For Thursday, May 15
*State Tax Day Today
*LSU-Alexandria Graduation Today
*Learning Center Holds Informational Session Today
*AgCenter Holds Carbon Credit Conference
VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 15
Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.
State News For Thursday, May 15
*$300 Million Tax Break Agreement
*State To Guarantee Worker Training
*Shrimp Season Starts
Jambalaya Sports For Thursday, May 15
*Aces & White Wings Game Postponed In 9th
*LC Women Leave For D-III World Series
*LSU Baseball Looks For 14th In Row At Auburn
*Hornets At Spurs For Game 6
National News Bites For Thursday, May 15
*Arson Suspect Arrested In Florida
*Aid Arriving In Myanmar
*Memorial Day Travel Report Due Out Today
*Record Art Sale
School Closing Update: 730am
Rapides Schools are assessing the situation; Pollock Elementary In Grant Parish Closed - all others open.
VIDEO: Taking A Closer Look At The Cenla Job Market
News Channel 5 reporter Mike Magnoli takes a look at the job market in Cenla.
Evening Weather for May 14
Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast.
VIDEO: Quaid Crusade
Actor Dennis Quaid tells Congress about medication mistake that nearly killed his kids. Brian Mooar reports.
VIDEO: 4 Day School Week
Budget cuts force Minnesota district to adopt four-day school weeks. Boyd Huppert reports.
VIDEO: Obama Monkey Shirts
Georgia bar owner draws heat for racist Obama t-shirts. Jennifer Leslie reports.
Nick Chats It Up With The Guys From “The Office”
*Our #1 Fan of the show gets to talk about the season finale with 3 of the stars of the hit comedy.
VIDEO: Obama Monkey Shirts
Georgia bar owner draws heat for racist Obama t-shirts. Jennifer Leslie reports.
VIEDO: Midday guest for Wenesday, May 14
Bobby Levy, from the Assistant District Attorney’s Office, came and spoke about pending legislation.
VIDEO: 99 Cent Gas
Connecticut residents line up for 99-cent gas. Susan Goodman reports.
VIDEO: Too Fat for Army
Iraq vet drummed out of Army for being overweight. Stuart Dyson reports.
VIDEO: Extreme Drivers ED
Extreme drivers ed class puts teens to the test. Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
VIDEO: $1 Truck
Kansas man claims his truck can go more than 50 miles on $1 worth of fuel. Russ Ptacek reports.
8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For May 14
*We are poised for another journey into website excellence.
Watch The New “My Louisiana” Ad Campaign
*Featuring Faith Ford, Karl Malone, The Hornets & More!
Faith Ford Kicks Off “My Louisiana” Campaign In Alexandria
*Here what the actress has to say about what she wants to do for her home State.
Consumer Report for May 14
Consumer Headlines:
*JetBlue Grounds LAX Service
*Prescription Drug Prices
*Wedding Costs
Local News Bites For Wednesday, May 14
*Rapides Regional Grand Opening
*Faith Ford Kicks Off Tourism Campaign
*LiveStrong Event In Alexandria
*Book Brigade In Glenmora
Jambalaya Sports For Wednesday, May 14
*Aces Lose Opener In 10th Inning
*LSU Stops UNO In 15th Inning
*Hornets Take Game 5; Lead Series 3-2
State News For Wednesday, May 14
*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana.
VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 14
Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.
National News Bites For Wednesday, May 14
*Hillary Clinton Wins Big In West Virginia
*China’s Death Count Up To 20,000
*Wildfires In Florida Could Have Been Started By Arsonists
*Quack. Quack. A Little Duck Family Wants To Go Home.
VIDEO: Alexandria City Council, Mayor Retreat
The Alexandria City Council and the Mayor Jacques Roy office held a retreat today as a follow-up to one they held in February.
Evening Weather for May 13
Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast.
VIDEO: Police Chase Suspect Through The Zoo
A wild day at the zoo (PUN INTENDED) when a suspect on the run from police hops the fence. News Channel 5 reporter Mike Magnoli has details.
VIDEO: Knife on Bus
Video shows Texas 4th grader threatening school bus passengers with knife. Elizabeth Scarborough reports.
VIDEO: 75th Annivesary
California couple celebrates 75th anniversary. Vikki Vargas reports.
VIDEO: Chase and Beating on Tape
Indianapolis police investigating after suspect beaten on tape.
Saints’ Tim Duckworth, Miss Louisiana Campaign Against Kids Using Tobacco
Hundreds of students hear the anti-tobacco message during a special “Junior Training Camp” hosted by the Rapides Foundation at ASH.
VIDEO: Midday guest for Tuesday, May 13
Dr. Eamon Halpin, the LSUA Bridge Program Coordinator, came to speak about a program for students trying to get into college.
Law & Order
Al Quartemont talks with cast members Anthony Anderson and Jeremy Sisto
8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For May 13
Nick makes an admission most of us already knew! Go Aces!
VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 13
Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.
Ahead In Local News Today
*Alexandria Mayor, City Council To Retreat
*Grand Opening Of Rapides Regional Expansion
*Woodworth Church Celebrates With Mass Tonight
*Aces Open Season Tonight At Bringhurst
Local News Bites For Tuesday, May 13
*Alexandria Man Held For Shooting Neighbors
*Fire Destroys Boyce Home
*Salvation Army Deals With Food Needs
*Postal Workers Help Out Food Bank
Jambalaya Sports For Tuesday, May 13
*Aces Open Season Tonight at 7:05pm At Bringhurst
*Hornets Host Spurs In Game 5 at 8:30pm