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Coronavirus

Cenla dashboard for COVID-19 cases, deaths, vaccine percentages

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By KALB Digital Team
COVID-19 updates in Central Louisiana

News

Lawyer for Cypress Arrow’s owner releases statement on dog abuse allegations

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Allie Purser and Brooke Buford
Bradley Drell of Gold Weems law firm claims Tina Frey is “innocent of any claim of animal cruelty” and that RPSO is going “overboard” in its investigation.

News

“It’s past time that we try something new”: Alexandria Councilman seeking immediate action to curb crime

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Dylan Domangue
Washington is asking for more cameras in violent crime hot zones, and help from the sheriff's office with patrol.

Military

Fort Polk Progress changes name to suit statewide mission

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Alena Noakes
Fort Polk Progress is now Louisiana Armed Forces Alliance, a change resulting from the organization's effort to take on more of a statewide mission.

Crime

Civil lawsuit filed against Woodworth man accused of sexual assault, rape

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 8:06 PM CDT
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By Alena Noakes
The family of one of Jacob Michot’s alleged victims has filed a civil lawsuit against him, his parents and their homeowners insurance company.

State

Closer look at La. Democratic Party’s controversial senatorial endorsement

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Alena Noakes
KALB Political Analyst Greg LaRose takes a closer look at the drama over who the Louisiana Democratic Party is deciding to back in the upcoming election against Senator John Kennedy.

News

Another dog owner steps forward over alleged dog abuse in Lena

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 6:15 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
Just under a week after dog abuse allegations rose against a K9 academy in Lena, another dog owner has come forward to share her story.

News

Alexandria City Council calls special meeting to review a new cyber security software

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By Dylan Domangue
This meeting comes as Alexandria is still dealing with a ransomware attack that occurred back in June

Crime

RPSO warns of jury duty scam

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to be aware of callers who are attempting to defraud you over “missed jury duty.”

Crime

Leesville man accused of timber theft

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 3:56 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
A man from Leesville has been accused of stealing timber in Vernon and Rapides Parish.
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Military

Fort Polk name to cost $1.3M, concern over process

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 10:35 AM CDT
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By Alena Noakes
Hundreds of items will need to be replaced with the name change of Ft. Polk, but local stakeholders are concerned the estimated price tag will not cover the actual cost.

Accidents

Pitkin woman killed in Vernon Parish ATV crash

Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
Louisiana State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Webster Maricle Road

News

Body recovered from Red River in apparent suicide

Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 3:21 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
The Alexandria Police Department recovered a body from the Red River Sunday morning from an apparent suicide.

News

10-year-old uses birthday to fundraise for Songs of Survivors organization

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 9:13 PM CDT
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By Alex Orenczuk
This year, Dominik Glorioso organized a ‘Ride 2 Thrive’ motorcycle fundraiser with proceeds going towards the Songs of Survivors organization that helps the most at-risk populations in the state and veterans through music therapy.

News

More owners speak out about animal abuse in Lena, RPSO investigates claims

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Alex Orenczuk
“The video is very disturbing, horrific to a lot of people,": RPSO continues to investigate the alleged animal abuse claims in Lena.

News

Tackling the nursing shortage in Cenla

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Jojuana Phillips
We visit with local groups who are working together to address the storage present in the nursing field.

News

SUBMIT PHOTOS: Back to School 2022!

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 9:51 AM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
Send us your back to school photos!

News

ESPN+ series showcasing Southern University Fabulous Dancing Dolls now streaming

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
The brand new, eight-episode ESPN+ Original will give fans and supporters a behind the scenes peek of the Dancing Dolls.

News

RPSO investigating social media videos depicting alleged animal abuse in Lena

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:46 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team and RPSO
Videos are spreading across social media of alleged animal abuse against dogs at Cypress Arrow Kennel and K9 Academy in Lena.

Education

RPSB creating new buddy system to address bus driver vacancies

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 7:37 PM CDT
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By Alena Noakes
RPSB's director of transportation says the new bus routing system is operating smoothly for the 2022-2023 school year, and they are implementing a buddy system for any issues filling driver vacancies.

News

Central Louisiana Monkeypox update: Vaccines, treatment available

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By Alex Orenczuk
According to LDH, there have been 0 confirmed cases in Central Louisiana, but experts said it is just a matter of time before cases present themselves.

Crime

Deville man accused of stealing rifle out of truck on HWY 28 East

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
A man from Deville has been accused of stealing a rifle out of a truck that was parked at a business on Highway 28 East.

News

Shreveport man arrested in Texas jewelry store heist investigation

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:08 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
A Shreveport man with ties to Natchitoches Parish, and wanted in connection with a Texas jewelry store heist, was arrested.

News

RPSO: Cowboy Church in Pineville vandalized

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:54 AM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
Nothing was reported missing or taken, just vandalized.

News

Clean up efforts ongoing after 14,000 gallons of oil spill into Terrebonne Bay

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:49 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
Anyone who has been impacted can call 281-486-5511.

News

Disparity study reveals unlevel playing field for local minority/women owned businesses

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:44 PM CDT
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By Dylan Domangue
The disparity study specifically looked at contract data from 2015-2019.

Crime

Oakdale police searching for 2nd-degree murder suspect

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:01 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
The Oakdale Police Department is searching for a man wanted for second-degree murder.

Crime

WANTED: Suspect in fatal shooting on Rapides Avenue, Ball Powell Street

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:40 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
Authorities are asking for help locating a man wanted in connection with the homicide that occurred on Rapides Avenue near Ball Powell Street in Alexandria.

National

President Biden signs PACT Act into law

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By David Ade
Law makes it easier for veterans to get medical care after exposure to toxic fumes

Crime

Arrest made in connection with Boyce overdose death

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By Alex Orenczuk
The Boyce Police Department has released details regarding the death of 48-year-old Charntel Baty.

Economy

Record-breaking visitor spending in Cenla for 2022 Dixie Girls Softball World Series

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:25 PM CDT
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By Elise Tudor
A total of 15,000 visitors flocked to Alexandria and Pineville for the Dixie Girls Softball World Series this weekend, giving area hotels, restaurants, retailers and attractions a significant boom in business.

Crime

Ahead of trial, DA’s Office gets evidence of prior crimes introduced in Brandon Francisco case

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 2:44 PM CDT
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By Brooke Buford
Brandon Francisco was back in court in Rapides Parish on Wednesday, August 10, ahead of a trial scheduled in two weeks on a charge of attempted second-degree murder.

News

Cleco Watt Matters energy-savings campaign continues with fifth and final focus area: Keep It In!

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 9:44 AM CDT
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By Cleco
To save energy and money, Cleco customers should weatherize their homes. Weatherization seals a home, so customers can Keep It In!

News

Avoyelles Parish School Board signs Dual Enrollment Agreement with LSUA

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 9:09 AM CDT
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By LSUA and Adam Lord
Dual enrollment classes are full, three-credit college courses taken by high school students that are taught by a qualified teacher, online, or on-campus at LSUA.

Crime

‘We want it to stop’: City Council holds public meeting to address Alexandria crime

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:18 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
The council is looking to create a tentative plan for solutions to slow down the recent rise of crime.

Military

Process to rename Fort Polk reported to cost $1.3M

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
The naming commission has recommended Fort Polk be renamed Fort Johnson.

News

Silver Alert canceled after Jefferson Parish man with Alzheimer’s found safe

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:03 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Troopers with Louisiana State Police have canceled a Silver Alert on behalf of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department after a missing man with Alzheimer’s was found safe.

Crime

Trial date set for Kristina Hoffpauir after judge finds her capable to continue

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 4:46 PM CDT
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By Brooke Buford
A Rapides Parish judge has found Kristina Hoffpauir, 34, capable of standing trial for the August 2019 death of Sherwood Doyle, 81, in Elizabeth.

News

‘It gives them hope’: Parenting workshop held at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 4:13 PM CDT
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By Alex Orenczuk
The Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree, most known for its work getting Christmas presents to children whose parents are incarcerated, hosted the workshop, focusing on ways inmates could be more involved with their kids from behind bars.

Education

Safe Schools Louisiana App deployment in 5 additional parishes

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 3:57 PM CDT
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By Jojuana Phillips
Deployed in over 500 schools in parishes throughout the state, the Safe Schools Louisiana App is giving students a way to report concerns anonymously.

News

CLTCC providing workforce development training as part of PRO Louisiana

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:02 AM CDT
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By CLTCC
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the program’s launch in February.

Crime

Alexandria fatal shooting in Rapides Avenue, Ball Powell Street area

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the area of Rapides Avenue and Ball Powell Street.

News

2019 LLWS Championship team from Louisiana unveils new exhibit at La. Sports Hall of Fame

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:44 PM CDT
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By Dylan Domangue
An iconic moment in Louisiana history, now on full display at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

News

Kindergartner removed from private school because of same-sex parents

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Amma Siriboe
The parents were informed last week before school began Monday.

Crime

Court takes up last-minute motions before Ebony Sonnier trial begins Tuesday

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT
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By Alena Noakes and Brooke Buford
Rapides Parish Judge Mary Doggett heard several last-minute motions in the case of Ebony Sonnier.

Accidents

Converse man dies in Sabine Parish crash

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
A man from Converse, Louisiana was killed in a crash that occurred on Louisiana Highway 174 near Louisiana Highway 483.

News

Two vehicles involved in fatal wreck on Expressway Sunday morning

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:22 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
An 18-wheeler caught fire on the Alexandria side of the Expressway.

News

Colfax man arrested for sending explicit photos to Concordia minor

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 1:40 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
A Colfax man was arrested for allegedly sending explicit photos to a minor

News

NPSO investigating Saturday evening shooting

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:39 AM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened on August 6.

News

City of Alexandria training program helps employees earn commercial driver’s license

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:03 AM CDT
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By City of Alexandria
The City of Alexandria has launched an innovative new program.
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