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A hospital official said that the first birth as a result of a womb transplant in the United States has occurred in Texas, a milestone for the U.S. but one achieved several years ago in Sweden.
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Video of tornado by Robby Friend on Hwy 71 near LSUA.
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Governor John Bel Edwards has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Louisiana to be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol in honor of Bishop T.F. Tenney, who passed away at the age of 84 last week. More here:
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Roger Mudd, the longtime political correspondent and anchor for NBC and CBS who once stumped Sen. Edward Kennedy by simply asking why he wanted to be president, has died. He was 93.
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White supremacist and former KKK leader, David Duke, is running for US Senate. Would you vote for him?
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#WATCH
: Steven Maxwell speaks with Jo Jorgensen, a Libertarian candidate running for president, to discuss the value of a third-party candidate in this year's election.
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#WATCH
: Kentravius 'Trey' Coleman has announced his run for the District 26 state representative seat.
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#BREAKING
An arrest has been made following an early-morning shooting at Grambling State University.
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Tornado image sent to us from the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office
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#WATCH
: Fifty years ago this weekend, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon as fellow crew member Michael Collins kept watch in the command module overhead.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced today the availability of a first batch of competitive grants for ports that will be double last year’s amount annually for five years.
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MAJOR DELAY: A group of air traffic controllers in Georgia spent the day passing out leaflets, explaining the effects the government shutdown has on air travel.
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Here's a photo sent in by Aaron Tull. This was taken from Boot Barn in Alexandria.
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KALB Chief Meteorologist Tom Konvicka shares his final message:
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Korean War veteran Duane Mann, 91, has had a great life but has one thing that stuck with him that he just can’t shake from his heart.
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JUST IN: ALL Rapides Parish schools are closed Monday, April 3.
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WATCH: Here's Vincent Simmons' attorney, Justin Bonus, about the decision to free his client. Simmons spent nearly 45 years in Angola for the attempted aggravated rape of twin girls - a crime he said he didn't commit.
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Former Saints cornerback Eli Apple, who if history is a guide soon will cost the Cincinnati Bengals dearly in the AFC Championship Game, took shots at New Orleans fans, food and Coach Sean Payton in a series of tweets late Sunday night.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards makes teacher pay raise a top priority for upcoming legislative session.
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Rapides Parish Public Schools CLOSED Tuesday and Weds. due to expected weather conditions.
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Sen. Kennedy: “Sen. Pelosi is trying to impeach President Trump, I don’t mean any disrespect but it must suck to be that dumb.”
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Al Quartemont, who has served as the News Director at KALB for the last six years, announced that it would be his last night on air at your local station.
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AUTORIA LACHNEY SENTENCING: Autoria Lachney, 19, was sentenced Tuesday afternoon in the Rapides Parish Courthouse to 15 years in prison for her involvement in the 2018 attack of a doctor in Tennyson Oaks.
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The historic season for Louisiana Christian continued Saturday night as the Wildcats captured their first conference championship in school history.
The 34-24 win over
#15
Texas Wesleyan clinched an automatic spot in the NAIA Playoffs.
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Rapides Parish Public Schools and Menard High School will be CLOSED on Friday due to expected weather.
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#BREAKING
Bond set at $1,000,000 for Derrick Stafford/Norris Greenhouse, Jr. in
#Marksville
officer-involved shooting.
#JeremyMardis
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LIVING A BASKETBALL DREAM: A Vernon Parish basketball team shared an uplifting moment with the opposing Florien Blackcats. The team manager, who is disabled, got to live his boyhood dream of playing in a game with his twin brother. Story here:
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Great news, Alexandria! We're getting a new restaurant! Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar is coming to the city!
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#WATCH
: Trey Coleman shares why he is running for the State Representative District 26 seat.
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WHITE HOUSE ISSUES TRAVEL BAN: Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a statement Sunday evening that the ban applies to foreign nationals who have been in Brazil in the 14 days before they sought to travel to the United States.
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Former Alexandria teen killed in Lafayette shooting; suspect also from Alexandria:
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You can tell we know the weather just by the way we walk.
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The LCU wildcats completed their home schedule of the 2023 season today going unbeaten once again for the second year in a row. The Wildcats have not lost a home game since October 1st, 2021.
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PETA calls for investigation of zoo's reported fatal neglect.
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Taylor Swift is donating $1 million to Louisiana flood relief:
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The wife of fallen officer Matthew Gerald, who was killed in an ambush in Baton Rouge, gave birth to a son.
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RPSO: Couple arrested for having sex in Courthouse stairwell
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@LouisianaGov
: “request for an epidemiology team from the CDC to come down and investigate coronavirus 'clusters' throughout many nursing homes in Louisiana, was granted.”
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A viewer submitted this snowman made at the Louisiana College softball field
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Watch our FULL interview here ->
New NSU Head Basketball Coach Rick Cabrera stopped by our studio to discuss the future of NSU's basketball program.
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As we say in sports, our KALB Sports Reporter Elijah Nixon is entering the transfer portal. Today was his final day on air in Cenla as he moves on to the next chapter of his career.
Extremely thankful for all the fun times and dedication Elijah showed here. We wish you the best!
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The Home Depot Foundation gave a three thousand dollar check to Rapides Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday. Watch here:
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President Trump rally in Monroe: Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has arrived for the POTUS rally..
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Tioga’s Alex Morrison signed his letter of intent with LSUE >>
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COMING TO DISNEY+: Grace VanderWaal of America’s Got Talent fame makes her acting debut in "Stargirl"
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Caldwell’s father, Ronald Caldwell, Sr., and his mother, Blanche Caldwell, spoke this evening at a press conference about the events surrounding their son's death. Watch here >>
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President Trump rally in Monroe: one hour to go until tonight’s rally in support of GOP candidate Eddie Rispone.
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Alexandria teen allegedly breaks in, drinks kool-aid.
#KALB5
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MARDI GRAS PARADES: New Orleans-born actress Patricia Clarkson, "Supernatural" star Jensen Ackles and "ExtraTV" host Mario Lopez are among the stars headlining New Orleans parades leading up to Mardi Gras. More here:
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@LouisianaGov
: “I’m asking everyone to lift each other up in prayer, and care for each other, mainly by staying away.”
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A man accused of intentionally driving the wrong way on Las Vegas’ 215 beltway told a judge that the ghost of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. told him to do it.
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ALERT: Rapides Parish Public Schools will be CLOSED on Thursday. School officials say power outages and road...
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Randy Humphries sends us a picture taken at Midstate Nursery on 165 near Woodworth:
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NSU PROFESSOR EMMY NOMINATION: A documentary produced by Northwestern State University Professor Melody Gilbert has been nominated for a national Emmy award for Outstanding Short Documentary.
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Savings from Criminal Justice Reform exceed expectations
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Greta Van Susteren releases new book to help navigate the world of social media
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Buckeye High School's Hoosier named Outstanding Biology Teacher for Louisiana by national organization.
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Small plane crashes into Lake Pontchartrain near Lakefront Airport.
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Rapides Parish Fire District 2 Engine 25 on Coliseum Blvd | Courtesy of David Harrell!
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Northwestern State enrollment breaks 11,000 for the first time
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Around 300 soldiers from the 3rd Brigade 10th Mountain Division are now back in the U.S. after their deployment.
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TIOGA WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: For the first time in over 30 years, the Tioga Indians are State Champions in baseball. See here:
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BREAKING NEWS: Governor Edwards says Louisiana will move into Phase 3 tomorrow...
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LA. TECH, CLTCC AGREEMENT: Louisiana Tech and CLTCC signed an articulation agreement allowing Forest Technology students to transfer credits to Louisiana Tech’s Forestry Program. More here:
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President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet at the White House for the Atlanta Braves.
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While many of our local teams have been capturing championship rings, our sports reporter
@MaryMargaretEl9
received a ring of her own!
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The Louisiana Christian Wildcats have continued to turn heads each week since their season started, as they are the only college team in Louisiana that is 6-0.
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President Trump rally in Monroe: a packed crowd at the Civic Center awaiting POTUS who has just landed in Monroe.
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PRESIDENT AT THE GAME: Thunderous applause and chants of “Four More Years” welcomed President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the championship game between LSU and Clemson.
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