ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Muse Watson best known for his role of Mike Franks on "NCIS" announced his mother's passing.More >>
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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. More >>
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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 unimpededMore >>
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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 FanistyMore >>
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ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - A woman is arrested for allegedly taking luggage at the airport.More >>
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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 partyMore >>
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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. "When you plantMore >>
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. More >>
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing rises again.More >>
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ALEXANDRIA, La.—According to city leaders, it's a done deal. The Hotel Bentley has officially been sold.
Thursday night, City Councilman Jerry Jones confirmed to News Channel Five that local entrepreneur and businessman Michael Jenkins, closed on the deal to purchase the Bentley Thursday afternoon.
The historic hotel has been closed for eight years.
Jenkins has shared his plans to spent $10 million in private capital and turn part of the Bentley into condos.
Back in August, the city agreed to terms that would include leasing parking spaces near the building to Jenkins and provide planning and utility assistance to get the project off the ground.
Jenkins has said he wants to make downtown Alexandria the place to be, and has said he will
turn the building into 96 hotel rooms and 28 condominiums.
The historic Hotel Bentley was built more than 100 years ago, but in 2004, the Bentley shut its doors.
