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Missing College Student Found In Texas

A missing college student has been found dead in Texas. Deputies say he comitted suicide. There was a Leesville connection to this story. Here's what we know: more »

BREAKING NEWS: Third Circuit Court of Appeal Denies City Council

City Council Denied in Thrid Circuit Court of Appeal. Image by vinduhl more »

VIDEO: Consumer Report for May 9

Friday's Jambalaya Consumer Headlines Video
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VIDEO:  Pineville Native Stationed In Iraq

News Channel Five caught up with Jason Hamilton who is stationed at Camp Tahji in Iraq. Video
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Ethics Committee Declines To Investigate Senator Vitter

Vitter was not a senator when he patronized escort service. Madam who was in charge killed herself after being sentenced. more »

Vote Set To Scrap State Income Tax. May Depend On Energy Revenues

Vote postponed for a few days to give lawmakers a chance to gauge its effect. Anyone making over $12,500 could benefit. more »

City Cop Charged With Drunk Driving

Policeman was off duty and not in uniform. He failed a field sobriety test. Was suspended after being booked. more »

Parish Hires A Beaver Control Officer. Argument Over Who Pays

Disagreement over how to raise the money or how much to take from each district. Position is full-time. Dams have been causing trouble. more »

Water Levels Dropping, Bonnet Carre Spillway Is Closing

Mississippi River level no longer a threat to levees. Spillway has been open since April 11th. Final spillway sections being closed. more »

Some Black Lawmakers Could Splinter Democratic Party

May run as independents this call. They claim party treats blacks and whites differently. Some worry that funding could suffer. more »

You Might Get Extra Time To Cast Your Early Ballot

Plan calls for an extra ninety minutes each day during early voting. Full senate is set to debate pros and cons of the idea. more »

Helmet Giveaway

Bicycle Helmets To Be Given Away At Alma Redwine Elementary more »

VIDEO: New Asthma Guidelines

New treatment guidelines for millions of Americans suffering from asthma. Video
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Fort Polk Upgrades

Fort Polk gets multi-million dollar grant to upgrade barracks. more »

Funds awarded for much-needed upgrades to junior enlisted barracks

U.S. Sens. David Vitter and Mary Landrieu and U.S. Reps. Jim McCrery and Rodney Alexander today applauded the award of funds to upgrade barracks at the Fort Polk/Joint Readiness Training Center. more »

Minutes of the City Council Retreat

At the most recent council meeting, Mr. Harry Silver proposed a follow up to the retreat the City conducted in Natchitoches on February 7-8, 2008. more »

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

Superintendent talks about investigation. Video
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Kids Health Fest 2008

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office (Project D.A.R.E) will sponsor a “Kids Health Fest” on May 10, 2008 at the Northwestern State University track and field area. This event is open to all children. more »

VIDEO: Al Quartemont “Locks Up” With The Hulkster

Hulk Hogan tells us why "American Gladiators" has become a huge NBC hit. Video
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VIDEO: Hit By Hybrid

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