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Police investigate early morning shooting
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) — The Alexandria Police Department responded to a shooting in the 600 block of Fred Loop at approximately 6:55 a.m. on Sunday. The victim was treated at a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident or any other crime in the...
What does Memorial Day mean to Central Louisiana?
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - On May 27, reporters with KALB spoke with residents in Central Louisiana about their beliefs on Memorial Day. Shoppers at one local grocery store explained what Memorial Day meant to them and why they believe others should take the time to appreciate the national holiday. Some...
Two hurt in connection to a Concordia Parish shooting
Deputies say one person was shot and taken to a local hospital, and a second person was hurt after being hit by a car. The second person was taken to an Alexandria hospital. The sheriff’s office does not know the condition of either person as of Sunday at noon.
The Bass Fishing Scandal: Aaron Moreau’s Catch of Lies
The Bass Fishing Scandal: Aaron Moreau’s Catch of Lies. Recently, the world of bass fishing was rocked by a scandal that highlighted the lengths some people will go to in order to win. On May 17, during the Big Bass Splash tournament at Toledo Bend, Aaron Moreau, a 38-year-old fisherman from Pollock, Louisiana, attempted to cheat by adding 2.59 pounds of lead weights to his fish. This shocking incident has prompted many to question why people cheat and what can be done to prevent this deception in future tournaments.
3 people in critical condition following major crash on Hwy 107 in Pineville
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - The Pineville Police Department provided an update on the major two-vehicle crash that happened Thursday (May 23) in the 2400 block of Hwy 107. Police said the crash involved three people who have all been transported to local hospitals in critical condition. If you have any...
Body uncovered in Rapides Parish bayou
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – At approximately 6:36 PM, Sheriff’s dispatch received a call from a civilian stating they had located a body in the Bayou behind 300 block of Browns Bend Road. Sheriff’s Deputies, Crime Scene Unit and Detectives along with officers from the Alexandria Police Department...
Pineville Police: Ball woman dies after being hit by car on U.S. 165
A Ball woman died early Friday morning after she was hit by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 165, according to the Pineville Police Department. Heather Lynn Basco, 36, died at the scene of the wreck around 12:12 a.m., reads a news release. Police:Boyfriend facing 2nd-degree murder charge in death of...
Driver killed in collision with 18-wheeler
A Boyce man was killed Monday in a two-vehicle fatality crash on La. 112 near Forrest Simmons Road. The crash claimed the life of 34-year-old Michael Pharis. Louisiana State Police Trooper Sgt. Derek Senegal said Pharis was traveling east on La. 112 in a 2019 Dodge Charger. At the same time, a Freightliner 18-wheeler was […]
Accident on 4th Street, Jackson Street
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - There was an accident at the intersection of 4th Street and Jackson Street in Alexandria on May 24 after 11 p.m. Acadian Ambulance, the Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Fire Department were on the scene. Private towing was on scene to help with cleanup. As...
LSUA Softball stops by Sportsnite
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - LSUA Softball has had an outstanding year with a lot of accolades. Head coach Trent Partridge, infielder Haley Fontenot and the team’s unofficial mascot, Tarpie the Turtle, stopped by KALB to discuss the momentous season.
Late-afternoon invite turns into surprise Cotile Lake lunker
You can bet that anytime Garrett Hooker of Elmer gives classmate Taylor Gardner a call to invite him fishing, he’ll never get turned down. “I only fish with Garrett,” said Gardner, 17, who recently graduated with Hooker from Oak Hill High School in his hometown. “I told him I’ll never say no to fishing with him.”
Taboo Harley Davidson hosting cookout on May 25
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Taboo Harley Davidson has the perfect way to spend your Memorial Day weekend - a cookout!. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month because it marks the unofficial start of the summer travel season. So to celebrate it and bring awareness to the community, Taboo Harley is hosting a cookout to mark the end of the month.
Homes in Rapides Parish sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Rapides Parish saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $154,000. The median home sold for $175,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month...
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