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ICYMI: A sixth candidate for Rapides Parish Sheriff, and a familiar name, has thrown his hat in the ring. Former Rapides Parish Sheriff, Chuck Wagner, announced he is running for the position.
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WEATHER ALERT: We've got a new Flash Flood Warning out until 7:30PM for Natchitoches, Sabine and Northwestern Winn parishes. Flash flooding is expected to begin very soon in these parishes. Please turn around, don't drown if you are driving in these parishes.
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Here is your Saturday evening/night planner. Steady temperatures expected throughout the night into Sunday morning. High rain/t-storm chances through late tonight before calming down overnight. Perfect night for indoor activities and staying safe!
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Alexandria, La Police Department
Our Motor Officers are in Washington, D.C. for Police Week 2019, to honor and remember fallen officers from across the nation.
Today they participated in escorts for the family members of the fallen officers and it is great that they were able to work with members of the Louisiana State Police Motor Unit to represent all of Louisiana.
Stay tuned this week for more pictures from the ceremonies being held to honor our nations heroes. #Policeweek2019 #Honorthefallen
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WEATHER ALERT: We've got a new Flash Flood warning out until 7:15PM for Southern Evangeline, Southern Allen and St. Landry parishes. Approximately 1-3" has fallen in these parishes. Flash flooding is expected to begin very soon. Please turn around, don't drown if you are traveling in these parishes.
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Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...THE WHISKY CHITTO NEAR MITTIE...
Current Stage...19.0 ft
Trend...Up 2.5 ft
Flood Stage...15.0 ft
Crest...21.5 ft on Monday, May 13
History...20.2 ft on 9/1/2017
Effects...Carpenter's Bridge Road is flooded. Water may cover portions of Highway 377. Moderate lowland flooding near the creek will occur.
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...BAYOU ANACOCO NEAR ROSEPINE...
Current Stage...17.5 ft
Trend...Up 2.7 ft
Flood Stage...17.0 ft
Crest...20.8 on Monday, May 13
History...27.1 on 8/31/2017
Effects...Minor flooding of agricultural and forested areas near the bayou will occur. Hawks Road near the gauge is flooded.
Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...SABINE RIVER AT BON WIER...
Current Stage...32.2 ft
Trend...Up 3.9 ft
Flood Stage...30.0 ft
Crest...35.3 ft on Monday, May 13
History...39.0 feet on 9/3/2017
Effects...Several secondary roads in the Merryville and Bon Wier areas may be closed. Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Some homes between Merryville and Bon Wier may flood. Some camps and roads in southwest Vernon Parish will flood. Current discharge from Toledo Bend is 35,994 cubic feet per second.
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SATURDAY SEVERE WEATHER THREAT UPDATE: As of the latest update from the SPC, our slight risk for severe weather has been downgraded to a marginal risk for severe weather through tonight. Damaging winds and hail, along with isolated flash flooding are all still very possible through tonight. Please stay safe/dry through tonight everyone.
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Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...CALCASIEU RIVER AT KINDER...
Current Stage...19.6 ft
Trend...Up 7.8 ft
Flood Stage...16.0 ft
Crest...21.0 ft on Sunday, May 12
History...21.3 ft on 9/2/2017
Effects...This flood will be similar to that associated with Tropical Cyclone Harvey in 2017. Flooding of wooded areas near the river will occur. Lowland sections of Old Pump Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood.
Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...CALCASIEU RIVER AT OBERLIN...
Current Stage...17.5 ft
Trend...Up 7.2 ft
Flood Stage...13.0 ft
Crest...18.5 ft on Thursday, May 16
History...20.7 ft on 9/3/2017
Effects...Moderate flooding will occur with several access roads to the river flooded.
Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...CALCASIEU RIVER NEAR OAKDALE...
Flood Stage...12.0 ft
Crest...18.0 ft on Monday, May 13
History...16.8 on 9/2/2017
Effects...This crest is expected to exceed that associated with Tropical Cyclone Harvey. Low secondary roads near the river will flood along with significant lowland flooding. About 30-50 homes are in danger of flooding
Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...CALCASIEU RIVER NEAR GLENMORA...
Current Stage...15.7 ft
Trend...Up 2.2 ft
Flood Stage...12.0 ft
Crest...17.5 ft on Monday, May 13
History...18.6 ft on 9/1/2017
Effects...The following roads will experience intervals of high water and portions may be closed: Highway 112, Highway 121, Ashmore Road, Strothers Crossing Road, and Price Crossing Road.
Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...LARTO LAKE...
Current Stage...49.6 ft
Trend...Up 0.4 ft
Pool Stage...38.5 ft
History...50.8 ft on 3/19/2018
Crest...Based of the amount and distribution of rain through tonight and projections for the Red River, the Black River, the Mississippi River, and Catahoula Lake, an estimated crest of 50.5 to 51.0 feet is given here,
Effects...The road to the Pentecostal Church, the Lodge, and Uncle Bud's RV Camp floods. Highway 3102 will likely be closed. Numerous camps and homes could flood if the crest reaches 51.0 ft.
Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...BLACK RIVER AT JONESVILLE LOCK...
Current Stage...52.4 ft
Trend...Up 0.6 ft
Pool Stage...50.0 ft
Crest...53.0 ft on Wednesday, May 15
History...52.8 ft on 3/19/2018
Effects...The Columbia Recreational Area and the Fort Necessity Recreational Area are inaccessible. Backwater flooding on right bank will threaten residences. Highway 124 South will flood.
Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...THE BLACK RIVER AT ACME...
Current Stage...48.2 ft
Trend...Up 0.4 ft
Flood Stage...48.0 ft
Crest...49.0 ft on Wednesday, May 15
History...49.3 ft on 3/17/2018
Effects...Expect minor lowland flooding near the river.
ICYMI: Lessie Moore Elementary students showed their parents just how fun reading is at the school's family reading night earlier this week.
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Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...LITTLE RIVER NEAR ROCHELLE...
Current Stage...33.3 ft
Trend...Up 2.8 ft
Flood Stage...32.0 ft
Crest...36.0 ft on Wednesday, May 15
History...38.1 ft on 2/28/2018
Effects...Expect considerable flooding of lowland camps.
Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...BAYOU RIGOLETTE...
Current Stage is estimated to be around 80-81 feet. The water level is rising about a foot per day. Another round of heavy rain will occur through tonight. Based on projections of this rainfall pattern and expected trends on the Red River, a reasonable crest forecast would be around 84-85 feet. The most likely time of the crest would be late next week. This compares to a level of nearly 87 feet during the March, 2016 flood.
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WEATHER ALERT: We've got a new Flash Flood Warning out for Allen parish until 3:15PM. Approximately 1-3" has fallen already. Flash flooding is expected to begin very soon in this parish. Please turn around, don't drown if you are traveling in this parish.
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Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...RED RIVER AT ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE...
Current Stage...32.2 ft
Trend...Up 0.9 ft
Flood Stage...32.0 ft
Crest...36.0 ft on Monday, May 13
History...38.3 ft on 3/19/2016
Effects...Backwater flooding affecting Bayou Maria, Huffman Creek, and Bayou Rigolette worsens. Public boat ramps closed. There is considerable overflow below Alexandria/Pineville to the confluence with the Black River.
Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...RED RIVER AT GRAND ECORE...
Current Stage...35.2 ft
Trend...Up 0.8 ft
Flood Stage...33.0 ft
Crest...37.0 ft on Monday, May 13
History...37.7 ft on 3/6/2018
Effects...Minor lowland flooding both upstream and downstream from Grand Ecore. Backwater flooding of tributary bayous that include Bayou Pierre up through Powhatan. Backwater flooding will also affect Iatt, Saline, Black, and Nantaches Bayous. Livestock and heavy equipment should be moved to higher ground.
Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING...
Current Stage...60.2 ft
Trend...Up 0.6 ft
Flood Stage...48.0 ft
Crest...61.0 ft on Wednesday, May 22
History...61.2 ft on 3/19/2018
Effects...The east bank levee will be topped. Angola Landing will be under water and the ferry closed. All river islands along the reach from Red River Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated along with camps and river bottom farm land.
Meteorologist Tom Konvicka
...THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT NATCHEZ...
Current Stage...56.2 ft
Trend...Up 0.4 ft
Flood Stage...48.0 ft
Crest...57.0 ft on Tuesday, May 21
History...57.1 on 3/18/2018
Effects...Bourke Road south of Natchez is under water. Residents will have to use boats for transportation. Residents at the end of Percy Creek Sand Road will have access to their homes cut off by high water. Pond Road in Fort Adams is flooded along with eight to eleven homes and camps. Carthage Point Road is impassable.
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WEATHER ALERT: We've got a flash flood warning out until 3:15PM for Beauregard parish. Flash flooding is expected to begin very soon in this parish. Approximately 1-2" has fallen already. Please turn around, don't drown if you are traveling in this parish.
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KALB Weather
RADAR UPDATE just after 1PM: Scattered rain showers/t-storms are pushing off to the east/northeast this Saturday afternoon. Lots of lightning especially in southern parishes of Central Louisiana right now. Plenty of updates to come. Please stay safe and dry everyone!
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REMEMBERING KEITHEN ILES: Today the community is gathering to say goodbye to musician and dedicated Rapides Parish bus driver Keithen Iles.
Mr. Iles regularly drove Pineville High School and JI Barron students. His bus, #18-13, and others in the Pineville system will be included in the procession to his final resting place.
Hear more about his legacy at 6&10.
REMEMBERING KEITHEN ILES: Today the community is gathering to say goodbye to musician and dedicated Rapides Parish bus driver Keithen Iles.
Mr. Iles regularly drove Pineville High School and JI Barron students. His bus, #18-13, and others in the Pineville system will be included in the procession to his final resting place.
Hear more about his legacy at 6&10.
VPSO RELEASES PUBLIC APOLOGY: The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office was contacted yesterday afternoon by KALB with a request for a photograph of Cassetti Brown in relation to his recent 30th JDC conviction.
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office was contacted yesterday afternoon by KALB with a request for a photograph of Cassetti Brown in relation to his recent 30th JDC conviction.
ICYMI: A couple in Natchitoches spent the last two years restoring an old home in the heart of the historic district.
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ICYMI: Find out who is the lucky winner of this year's Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Award!
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LEESVILLE MAN SENTENCED: On Wednesday, Cassetti Dewayne Brown, Jr., 53, of Leesville, was sentenced to a total of 165 years behind bars for various drug charges stemming from offenses in 2017.
**Editor’s Note: Earlier, KALB published this article with a photo sent to us by an official that we learned later was a photo of Cassetti Dewayne Brown’s son. Viewers brought this to our attention, and we immediately removed the picture. We are now publishing the article with a photo from Brown's arrest in 2017. We certainly apologize for this mistake and regret any harm or confusion it may have caused, especially the younger Mr. Brown or his family.
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MENARD NEW COACHES: Shelley Warren and Morgan Dedmon will be in charge of cross-country while Katlyn Michiels was named the Girls Basketball coach.
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Every year during the second weekend in May the town of Mansura is transformed into a hot spot for the best Cajun style pork around.
That's right, it's the 45th Annual Cochon de Lait Fest, and despite some rain in the forecast, the events are still underway.
Every year during the second weekend in May the town of Mansura is transformed into a hot spot for the best Cajun style pork around. That's right, it's the 45th Annual Cochon de Lait Fest!
GRADUATING GRANDPA: A 75-year-old Navy veteran graduated from NSU today, finishing the degree he started more than 50 years ago. The best part? He got to do it with his grandson!
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GRADUATING GRANDPA: A 75-year-old Navy veteran graduated from NSU today, finishing the degree he started more than 50 years ago. The best part? He got to do it with his grandson!
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MONITORING GROUNDWATER: CBS News recently reported that a new study by non-profit Environmental Working Group and Northeastern University found that England Airpark, formerly England Air Force Base, is among the more than 600 locations that may have chemicals linked to health issues in the groundwater.
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BROOM TREE ORGANIZATION: Some locals out of Ball are rallying together to start a non-profit organization near and dear to their hearts: the Broom Tree Organization.
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FLORIDA CHILD NEGLECT: The child had worn the same outfit for so long, it began to reek from the layers of dirt, fecal matter and urine covering it.
Photo Source: Santa Rosa County Jail
FRIDAY'S TOP STORIES: Steven, Anna, and Lydia discuss Friday's top stories on Second Look.
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CONVICTED FELON ARRESTED: A convicted felon from Alexandria was arrested for the possession of illegal narcotics while also possessing a concealed weapon.
Photo Source: Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office
LSU, NSU GRADUATION: LSU and NSU held their spring graduation ceremonies today.
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UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND: The Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which is administered by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, surpassed the $1 billion mark this week – the highest the fund has been since 2009.
Photo Source: Pictures of Money / CC BY 2.0 / MGN
MOMS BALANCING STRESS: Modern moms have a lot on their plates while finding a balance between professional and personal life without causing too much stress.
Photo Source: DoD / MGN
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UPDATE: Alexandria Police say the suspect in the McNutt Dr. barricade situation is in custody:
Heavy police presence on McNutt Dr. in Alexandria. Steven Maxwell has the latest:
Here's a preview of what we have coming up tonight on Nightside. Watch the show live at 10 p.m. right here: https://www.kalb.com/livestream
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Tornado warning until 9:30 for Avoyelles and Concordia Parish
President Trump was in Panama City Beach this evening and promised to help rebuild the area. This and more tonight on Nightside. Watch the show live at 10 p.m. right here: https://www.kalb.com/livestream
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The latest on this evening's severe weather and heavy rainfall.
HWY 28 ACCIDENT: Viewer Jace Dennis reports an accident on Hwy. 28 East at the Esler Field. The eastbound lane is currently obstructed on the Alexandria side.
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Tune in to Nightside tonight to find out which lucky teacher took home this year's Golden Apple of the Year award. Watch the show live at 10 p.m. right here: https://www.kalb.com/livestream
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Bank robbery at Capital One on Jackson Street
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In tonight's investigative report, we take a look at how scientists are using forensic DNA to help solve decades-old cold cases. Watch Nightside live at 10 p.m. right here: https://www.kalb.com/livestream
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MayFest 2019 in Leesville
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The 2019 Louisiana gubernatorial candidates, Gov. John Bel Edwards, U.S. Congressman Ralph Abraham, and Eddie Rispone, squared off over the future of the oil and natural gas industry in Louisiana. This and more tonight on Nightside. Watch the show live at 10 p.m. right here: https://www.kalb.com/livestream
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The impact of social work tomorrow on JAM
Hear what Brodie Moreno is doing with his go kart racing hobby TONIGHT at 6!
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Zayden Lawson was killed in his foster home – his aunt says it was preventable. Our national investigative team digs into the consequences of system failures for countless children. This and more tonight on Nightside. Watch the show live at 10 p.m. right here: https://www.kalb.com/livestream
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Would you live in Downtown Alexandria? Some local leaders and politicians say downtown residential properties are the next big push for the area. Steven Maxwell has the details tonight at 6 p.m.
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When child abusers move, their history can disappear. Our national investigative team uncovered multiple other children like Heaven Watkins killed after their families moved across states. This and more on Nightside tonight. Watch the show live at 10 p.m. right here: https://www.kalb.com/livestream
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As many as 10 kids a day are dying from abuse and neglect in the United States. Every day, experts estimate 5 of those deaths aren't getting counted in a report meant to track these horrific cases. This and more tonight on Nightside. Watch the show at 10 p.m. right here: https://www.kalb.com/livestream
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Spring Showers and Storms this week
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Our national investigative team goes undercover to find some of the estimated 1.6 million cars on the road with an odometer rollback – and shows you how to spot false mileage. This and more tonight on Nightside. Watch the show at 10 p.m. right here: https://www.kalb.com/livestream
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