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VIDEO: Honoring The Fallen Men and Women Of The Law

News Channel 5’s Mike Magnoli reports from the Rapides Parish Courthouse where a ceremony was held Friday morning to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while on duty.

Evening Weather for May 16

Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast.

VIDEO:  Hurricane Trial Drill

News Channel 5’s Joel Massey was in Pineville where the Orleans Criminal Court system held a mock trial in case of emergency evacuation.

VIDEO: Prince Caspian Review

“The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” hits theaters. Jeffrey Lyons reports. 

VIDEO: MySpace Suicide Indictment

Federal grand jury indicts woman accused of causing teen’s suicide through phony MySpace personality. Jay Gray reports.

VIDEO: T-Shirt Suspensions

Michigan school suspends 45 seniors over class t-shirts. Silva Harapetian reports.

VIDEO: Grocery Bargains

Want to save cash at the grocery store? Virginia Coyne has tips.

VIDEO: Court Shooting on Tape

Florida deputies describe attack by gunman they were forced to kill. Peter Bernard reports.

VIDEO: Rapist Bitten

North Carolina teen fends off rapist by biting off chunk of his genitals. Tony Burbeck reports.

VIDEO: Bus Driver Attack

Bus driver fights off attacker...and keeps driving. Lauren Leamanczyk reports. 

Al and Nick go Bowling

At the end of the Midday show Al and Nick show off their impressive bowling skills.

8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For Friday, May 16

*Nick LOVES New Kids On The Block - Just Watch & See!!!

Local News Bites For Friday, May 16

*Pollock Elementary Open Today
*Ferriday Teen Killed In ATV Accident
*Sheriff’s Memorial Service Today
*Gov. Jindal Does Graduation at LSU, West Monroe

Jambalaya Sports For Friday, May 16

*Lots of sports today - Bass Fishing - LC Softball - LSU Wins - Aces Win 2 - Hornets Drop Game 6

Weekend Events Rundown

*Some of the things happening in the area this weekend. 

State News For Friday, May 16

*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana. 

National News Bites For Friday, May 16

*Search Continues For Earthquake Victims In China
*Unusual Plane Crash In Denton, TX
*Bike To Work Day Today
*Stop At 3rd!  One NY Graduate Gets Busted At Home Plate

VIDEO: Consumer Report for May 16

Consumer Headlines:
*Chicken Costs
*Hardee’s New Sandwich
*Carbon Monoxide Detector Recall

VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 16

Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.

VIDEO: Deville Storm Damage

News Channel 5 reporter Mike Magnoli files this report on the damage caused by Thursday’s AM storm.  The video here comes from Deville. 

Evening Weather for May 15

Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast.

VIDEO:  Alexandria Storm Damage

News Channel 5’s Joel Massey shows us some of the damage around town.

VIDEO: Turf War

Florida man battles city council over his $100K artificial lawn. Eric Glasser reports. 

VIDEO: Storm Update - Midday Report

*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

VIDEO: Honoring The Fallen Men and Women Of The Law

News Channel 5’s Mike Magnoli reports from the Rapides Parish Courthouse where a ceremony was held Friday morning to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while on duty.

Evening Weather for May 16

Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast.

VIDEO:  Hurricane Trial Drill

News Channel 5’s Joel Massey was in Pineville where the Orleans Criminal Court system held a mock trial in case of emergency evacuation.

VIDEO: Prince Caspian Review

“The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” hits theaters. Jeffrey Lyons reports. 

VIDEO: MySpace Suicide Indictment

Federal grand jury indicts woman accused of causing teen’s suicide through phony MySpace personality. Jay Gray reports.

VIDEO: T-Shirt Suspensions

Michigan school suspends 45 seniors over class t-shirts. Silva Harapetian reports.

VIDEO: Grocery Bargains

Want to save cash at the grocery store? Virginia Coyne has tips.

VIDEO: Court Shooting on Tape

Florida deputies describe attack by gunman they were forced to kill. Peter Bernard reports.

VIDEO: Rapist Bitten

North Carolina teen fends off rapist by biting off chunk of his genitals. Tony Burbeck reports.

VIDEO: Bus Driver Attack

Bus driver fights off attacker...and keeps driving. Lauren Leamanczyk reports. 

Al and Nick go Bowling

At the end of the Midday show Al and Nick show off their impressive bowling skills.

8 “Good” Minutes With Al & Nick For Friday, May 16

*Nick LOVES New Kids On The Block - Just Watch & See!!!

Local News Bites For Friday, May 16

*Pollock Elementary Open Today
*Ferriday Teen Killed In ATV Accident
*Sheriff’s Memorial Service Today
*Gov. Jindal Does Graduation at LSU, West Monroe

Jambalaya Sports For Friday, May 16

*Lots of sports today - Bass Fishing - LC Softball - LSU Wins - Aces Win 2 - Hornets Drop Game 6

Weekend Events Rundown

*Some of the things happening in the area this weekend. 

State News For Friday, May 16

*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana. 

National News Bites For Friday, May 16

*Search Continues For Earthquake Victims In China
*Unusual Plane Crash In Denton, TX
*Bike To Work Day Today
*Stop At 3rd!  One NY Graduate Gets Busted At Home Plate

VIDEO: Consumer Report for May 16

Consumer Headlines:
*Chicken Costs
*Hardee’s New Sandwich
*Carbon Monoxide Detector Recall

VIDEO: Morning Weather for May 16

Nick Mikulas gives you the morning weather update.

VIDEO: Deville Storm Damage

News Channel 5 reporter Mike Magnoli files this report on the damage caused by Thursday’s AM storm.  The video here comes from Deville. 

Evening Weather for May 15

Tom Konvicka has a look at the Forecast.

VIDEO:  Alexandria Storm Damage

News Channel 5’s Joel Massey shows us some of the damage around town.

VIDEO: Turf War

Florida man battles city council over his $100K artificial lawn. Eric Glasser reports. 

VIDEO: Storm Update - Midday Report

*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.