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Medical examiner called following motorcycle accident in Marion County
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (69+ words) KALB | News Channel 5 Medical examiner called following motorcycle accident in Marion County Protect Girls' Sports in Maine Committee shifts focus to get referendum on 2027 ballot Columbus firefighters, community mark 9/11 anniversary with memorial stair climb Local first responders honored during Support…...
3-vehicle crash shuts down lanes on Sunset Road
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (85+ words) KALB | News Channel 5 3-vehicle crash shuts down lanes on Sunset Road Protect Girls' Sports in Maine Committee shifts focus to get referendum on 2027 ballot One person hospitalized after crash near Sunset and McLeod Rookie burlesque performers get mentorship from Vegas…...
Beans N’ Cream to open third location in Pineville
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (310+ words) ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Beans N’ Cream is expanding to Pineville after a five-year search for the right location, according to owners. The first Beans N’ Cream location opened 10 years ago on Versailles Boulevard when owners Stephen and Karrie Gibbs wanted…...
The northern lights could be visible this week. Here’s where
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (51+ words) KALB | News Channel 5 The northern lights could be visible this week. Here’s where Bill to help motorsports tracks back in spotlight following DC race USDA releases billionth sterile fly in screwworm fight Why waiting to buy could save you money...
Dramatic video shows man get struck by lightning and walk away
1+ week, 4+ day ago (75+ words) KALB | News Channel 5 Dramatic video shows man get struck by lightning and walk away Officer charged in shooting death of college student who went to wrong house Eloping couple get married mid-flight in impromptu ceremony Sheriff gives advice after rescue…...
David Broussard elected to serve as alternate director of Southern Economic Development Council
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (193+ words) KALB | News Channel 5 ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - EEIDD Deputy Director David Broussard has been elected to serve as an alternate director for the Southern Economic Development Council, according to England Airpark. Broussard will serve a term for one year beginning January…...
Colfax resident calls for community cleanup and business revival
2+ week, 2+ day ago (344+ words) COLFAX, La. (KALB) - A Colfax resident is speaking out about the future of his community, saying areas around town need attention. Daegan Eubanks said Colfax now has the least number of businesses it has ever had, and the upkeep in…...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: How the free book program works
2+ week, 5+ day ago (445+ words) (Gray News) — Dolly Parton is being remembered for her generous spirit, particularly her Imagination Library that provides free books to children across the globe. Parton died Tuesday at age 80. According to a fact sheet released in June, Dolly Parton’s Imagination…...
Alexandria woman arrested in high-speed chase holds prominent Rapides Parish position
2+ week, 6+ day ago (212+ words) KALB | News Channel 5 ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - An Alexandria woman accused of leading law enforcement on a three-parish chase with speeds of over 120 mph is a well-known member of the Cenla community. Heather Urena, 55, was booked on August 21 by the Jackson…...
Mom suffers heart attack, nearly drowns after being swept out to sea
3+ week, 1+ day ago (60+ words) KALB | News Channel 5 Mom suffers heart attack, nearly drowns after being swept out to sea Mother is outraged after her daughter with special needs rode the school bus for hours Winnfield record label to compete in national competition Rapides Parish…...