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Woman Accused of FEMA Fraud Pleads Not Guilty
Philippia Ware has pleaded innocent to fraud charges related to an application for disaster benefits she filed with FEMA.
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Jindal To Meet Air Force Secretary Today
Governor Bobby Jindal will meet today with the secretary of the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon.
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A drill instructor at the Louisiana Youth Academy Boot Camp in Alexandria has been suspended.
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The Alexandria VA Medical Center will once again offer “Drive-Thru” flu vaccinations. “Beat the Flu at the Drive-Thru” is a unique program that takes the hassle and inconvenience out of making an appointment, parking and coming into the Medical Center.
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Former N.O. School District Head Quits as Superintendent
The Kansas City school district is beginning a search for its 25th superintendent in 39 years after its latest leader, the former head of the New Orleans school district, resigned amid mounting unhappiness among school board members. more »Vicksburg Casino Project Called Off
Plans for a Vicksburg casino and golf resort are being dropped. American Gaming Enterprises CEO Paul "Sonny" Marshall says market conditions led to the cancellation. He said the December death of landowner and resort promoter Paul Bunge also hampered the project. more »Jindal’s Campaign Finances In Question
Jindal facing ethics charge for late campaign finance disclosure
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Brian Coleman’s Gun Used In Newman Murder
News Channel 5 has been following the police investigation into the murder of 18 year old Kevin Newman. News Channel 5 reporter Mike Magnoli has new details about the murder weapon.
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Rapides Parish Schools Rewarded for Food Drive Participation
Rapides Parish Schools are cashing in for their participation in the "2007 News Channel Five Christmas Cheer Food Drive". 34 schools within the parish took part in last year's drive and 6 of those were honored Thursday for raising the most amount of canned goods.
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Golden Corn Leaving Ducks Out Of Luck
When the ethanol craze took hold last year some observers warned that fish and wildlife could be facing a crisis because farmers might begin deserting the Conservation Reserve Program that pays landowners to keep marginal cropland in native grasses.
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Turkey Lottery Application Deadline Approaching
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 2008 turkey lottery application deadline for both the youth and regular lottery turkey hunts is Feb. 8.
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Former State Sen. C.D. Jones Indicted On Tax Charges
Former state Sen. Charles D. Jones has been indicted on tax charges by a federal grand jury.
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‘Help Is Here Express’ Bus Tour Comes to Jena
The “Help is Here Express” bus tour wil be in Jena to help uninsured and financially-struggling Louisianans access information on programs that provide prescription medicines for free or nearly free.
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Feds Say LA Man’s Nooses Targeted Jena Six Marchers
Colfax man has been indicted on federal hate crime and conspiracy charges. more »Entergy To Submit Final Application For Nuclear Reactor
Entergy Nuclear officials plan to submit an application next month for permits that would clear the way for construction of a new nuclear reactor at its Grand Gulf plant in southwest Mississippi.
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Earlier this week... News Channel 5 reported on a Longville woman who was killed Sunday by her two pet pit bull dogs. Updates in the case show investigators say they've had past dealings with the woman.
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Murder Weapon Is Dead Officer’s Gun
New details about the murder weapon in the shooting death of Alexandria teen, Kevin Newman.
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Despite Freezing Temps, LA Strawberries Doing Well
Despite freezing temperatures, state agriculture officials say Louisiana strawberry growers have produced a good early crop.
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