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Gov. Landry: Louisiana to give more than 18,000 computers, tablets to local organizations with Étouffée program

Watch Gov. Landry live in Alexandria
Gov Landry at Apple partnership event

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POLL: Would you support a data center in Simmesport?

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Tim Rushlow of The Frontmen performs at the BBR Decades Party during Country Radio Seminar on...
Former lead singer of Little Texas calls CMA red-carpet response ‘lame’

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Texas man wins new house in 2026 Rhodes Properties and Development Demon Dream Home giveaway

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Elderly couple, son killed in DeRidder house fire; neighbors remember lives lost

Elderly couple, son killed in DeRidder house fire; neighbors remember lives lost

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Jay McCully
A DeRidder couple and their son were killed in a house fire this weekend.

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.

Health Alert: Warning signs of lung cancer

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Carmen Taffi
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.

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KALB Holiday Blog

KALB Holiday Blog

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
t’s that time of year - holiday events, festivals and more!

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Crackdown on drivers who pass school buses

Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office teases crackdown on drivers who pass school buses

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Rob LaPerle
Sheriff Mark Wood said his office is looking to set up a new series of stings to protect children on the roadways.

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Sammy Kershaw

CMA responds following Sammy Kershaw’s red carpet denial

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KALB Digital Team
The Country Music Association responds after several red carpet denials.

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Dennis Turner - Missing Person

Missing in Alexandria: Dennis Turner

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
A teenager has been reported missing in Alexandria.
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Gov. Landry announces ETOUFEE program as expansion of state's GUMBO program.
Gov. Landry, Apple reps unveil partnership

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Know the warning signs and screening guidelines

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A community is grieving after a deadly house fire in DeRidder, claimed the lives of three...
Elderly couple, son killed in DeRidder fire

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Central elementary school receives purple star designation

Central elementary school receives purple star designation

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Bria Hughley
Paradise Elementary School received a Purple Star Designation ahead of Veterans Day.

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Pam Tillis on Kershaw CMA Award Dispute

Classic Sammy Kershaw songs chart on iTunes amid CMA red carpet controversy

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
Louisiana native Sammy Kershaw sees bump on iTunes after announcing he would not be allowed to walk on the red carpet at the 2026 CMA Awards

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Rodney Atkins, left, and Rose Falcon arrive at the 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards...

Another country star says he was denied CMA Awards red-carpet access

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 6:56 PM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
A fellow alum of the 90s country scene announced Saturday that he too was snubbed by the Country Music Association

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School in Vernon Parish on lockdown after threat

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
KALB will continue to provide updates as we learn more.

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Founder of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys held his annual bicycle giveaway Saturday,...

Gordon McKernan to give away 600 free bikes to Louisiana children

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 1:12 PM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
Registration is open for children in eight Louisiana cities

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DeRidder fire leaves three dead

Three dead after house fire in DeRidder

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM CST
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By Jack Meyer
Three people were found dead after a house fire in DeRidder early Saturday morning.

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Nonprofits sue Louisiana Public Service Commission over “Lightning Directive”

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 10:45 AM CST
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By Rob LaPerle and KALB Digital Team
The commission passed the directive in December 2025.

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FILE - This Sept. 5, 2007 file photo shows country singer Sammy Kershaw at the Secretary of...

‘It really hurts me’: Louisiana native, country music star Sammy Kershaw says CMA denied red-carpet request two weeks before show

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
Sammy Kershaw says he was turned down from walking the red carpet at the upcoming Country Music Association Awards.

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The Salvation Army’s Christmas tree is up, and the angels are ready for adoption.

Salvation Army Angel Tree invites Cenla to give gifts to children this Christmas

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 8:31 AM CST
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By Carmen Taffi
The Salvation Army’s Christmas tree is up, and the angels are ready for adoption.

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Operation Little Pumpkins

Over 70 Louisiana dogs rescued from cruelty cases, dogfighting & overcrowded shelters

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 4:25 PM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
Animal Rescue Corps recently rescued over 70 dogs in Louisiana from multiple parishes.

Crime

Inmate escape Marksville

Inmate escapes from Avoyelles Detention Center

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:26 PM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
APSO are searching for an escaped inmate from DC-1 in Marksville.

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Country singer Sammy Kershaw talks as he qualifies to run as a Republican for Lt. Gov. of...

Sammy Kershaw’s manager hints at new developments after CMA red carpet dispute

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:55 AM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
Kershaw rose to fame in 1991 with his first country radio hit, “Cadillac Style.”

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Colfax celebrates the 58th annual Pecan Festival

Colfax celebrates 58th annual Pecan Festival

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:03 PM CST
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By Julia Keller
Vendors at the Pecan Festival say local support keeps business going!

5th Quarter

Play of the Week 10

Cool Play of the Week 10 - 5th Quarter 2026

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 10:42 PM CST
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By Harrison Vapnek and Julia Keller
Vote for your favorite moment from Week 10 of Cenla high school football.

Puppy Picks

Puppy Picks

Puppy Picks from the Pecan Festival + 5th Quarter’s Bi-District Playoff Game of the Week

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 12:19 AM CST
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By Julia Keller
It’s time for Playoff Puppy Picks!

College

Alabama tight end Marshall Pritchett (9) carries agains LSU cornerback Ja'keem Jackson in the...

LSU falls to Alabama 31-13 in Death Valley

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:32 PM CST
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By Julia Keller and Adan Wright
Tigers play top-ranked Longhorns next week after loss to Alabama.

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Louisiana’s Sammy Kershaw: A look back at his life and career

Louisiana’s Sammy Kershaw: A look at his life and career

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 6:43 PM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
From “Cadillac Style” to “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” explore Sammy Kershaw’s country music career, Louisiana roots, political runs and continued touring.

5th Quarter

KALB 5th Quarter

2026 5th Quarter Week 10

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 11:23 PM CST
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By Harrison Vapnek and Julia Keller
Here's a look at the scores from Week 10 of KALB's 5th Quarter.

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Open Hands Fundraiser

‘A servant heart’: How one Avoyelles Parish nonprofit is helping families in need

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM CST
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By Jay McCully
A Christian nonprofit is preparing for its 12th annual fundraiser in Avoyelles Parish on Saturday, November 6.

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LSP in Tioga area

LSP presence in Tioga area; school shelter in place lifted

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 11:44 AM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
The law enforcement presence was spotted on US-165 S near Baywood Drive.

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Lieutenant Marchale Canty

Ruston police mourn loss of Lt. Canty after sudden illness

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
Lt. Marchale Canty served in law enforcement for nearly 30 years.

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Here’s the breakdown of voters in Alexandria’s mayoral race

Here’s the breakdown of voters in Alexandria’s mayoral race

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 11:04 PM CST
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By Jay McCully
Candidates have a few more weeks to make their case to voters.
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