Consumer Headlines:
*BBQ Costs
*Dial-Up Fans
*Warbird Market

Sarah Black gives you the morning weather update.

*Rain Washes Out Buhlow Fireworks, But Not Hot Dog Eating Contest
*We Run Down Today’s 4th Of July Happenings
*Ball Honors Seniors With 4th Of July Program

*Chris Paul Agrees To Contract Extension With Hornets
*VanAsselberg To Manage ULB All Stars
*Aces Lose At Amarillo
*Central Louisiana Sports Card Show Saturday

*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana on this 4th of July. 

*Happy 4th of July!  Here’s a look at the celebration around the country. 

With prices going up across the board the cost of traveling might mean a family vacation turns into a staycation.  News Channel 5’s Joel Massey has more from a nearby recreation area.

*Check out what the All-American Chef is grilling up as he talks with Al Quartemont. 

Can you plan a day’s menu for the price of a gallon of gas? Jane Wells finds out. 

Swap out fast food for healthy food. Marianne Favro reports.

Vermont Police find body. Believed to be missing teen. Michelle Franzen reports.

The Governor was in Tioga Wednesday for a Prayer Service at the Pentecostals Camp Ground.  Hear what he has to say about the State appealing the Supreme Court’s decsion on the death penalty for sex offenders. 

Florida kids teach lions to pounce using meat filled paper machete animals. Paige Kornblue reports.

*The A.G. was in Tioga last night at the Pentecostals Camp Ground; Hear what he has to say about clamping down on sex offenders. 

*Nick is out sick - so Sarah’s pinch-hitting; Maybe we’ll replace Nick with this guy anyway. 

Clips from Thursday’s Jambalaya at Buhlow Fun Park in Pineville, LA.

*Gov. Jindal In Tioga
*Local Marshals Round Up Fugitives
*Avoyelles Sheriff Cleaning Up Jails
*Fireworks, Hot Dog Eating In Pineville Tonight

*Aces Win - Clinch Playoff Spot
*Chris Paul Contract Still In The Works
*New Practice Facility For LSU Hoops Teams
*Is Favre Coming Back?
*Rays Beat Sox Again

*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana. 

*Texas Men Back Home After Daring Rescue In Columbia
*Wildfires Now In So-Cal, Too
*Kroger Beef Recall
*A Lot Of Sneakers Tied Together!

Sarah Black gives you the morning weather update.

The Marshals focused on those wanted for felonies ranging from sexual or violent crimes to drug trafficking. 

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff Doug Anderson swore in yesterday and got to work today with a raid on two Avoyelles parish jails. 

­Northwestern State President Dr. Randall J. Webb is beginning his 13th year as president, which now makes him the second longest serving president in Northwestern’s 124-year history.

An 18 wheeler tanker truck caught fire this afternoon in Woodworth.

The City of Alexandria sponsored the summit for sustainability at the Coughlin Saunders fine arts building.

Greg and Hope O’Quin of Alexandria have established scholarships to benefit several Rapides Parish high school students to attend Northwestern State University.

One of the latest bills to have come from Baton Rouge, aimed at cracking down on corruption is making quite a splash. 

Louisiana mayor empties town coffers on last day in office, but did he break the law? Griffin Scott reports.

U.S. Iran War: Iranian Foreign Minister calls it “Craziness.” Brian Mooar reports. 

Mechanic claims car gets 110 miles a gallon. Aaron Brilbeck reports.

“Baby Bouncing” lands Georgia teen behind bars. Jennifer Emert reports.

*Nick needs a Wiffle Ball set - somebody find him one - PLEASE!!! Email

*City Council Hears From Hotel Bentley Bidder
*Local Sheriffs Sworn In
*AHEC Students Learn From Acadian Ambulance

*Chris Paul Close To Contract Extension With Hornets
*Aces Play For Playoff Spot Tonight
*Referee Seminar Coming Up
*One Amazing Young Catcher!

*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana… Including the State Senator who sponsored the pay raise bill on who really defeated.  You have to watch this one!

*Suspected Killer Caught In Illinois
*Gas Shortages… In Iraq!
*The Latest Fashion Trend - Go Polygamist
*One Man’s Amazing 4th Of July Display

Are we any closer to a deal for the Hotel Bentley? The City Council heard from the president of the company that wants to buy the hotel.  As News Channel 5’s Joel Massey reports - there’s nothing that says the Bentley has to be a hotel. 

Grant Parish now has a new sheriff for the first time in 31 years.  Newly elected Sheriff Baxter Welch took the oath of office this morning on the steps of his new office building.  In a speech Welch talked about how grateful he was for his supporters and that he is honored to have the opportunity to serve the people of Grant Parish.  He also announced his new top officers. 

In Avoyelles, where a former state policeman, Douglas Anderson, raised his right hand and is now stepping into a new role in law enforcement.  Mike Magnoli reports from the Parish Courthouse.

West Virginia Man gets bionic arms after fireworks accident. Sarah Kapis reports.

At the steps of the Rapides Parish Courthouse Thomas R. “Rocky” Willson annouced his candidacy for Judge of the 9th Judicial District Court. See Video for his announcement.

Doctors and nurses allow patient to die alone on New York hospital floor. Jonathan Dienst reports.

NTSB combs the wreckage of a mid-air medical helicoper crash. Stephanie Stanton reports. 

NYC Sikh community outraged after girl’s hair is cut by bully. Carol Anne Riddell reports. 

Consumer Headlines:
*BBQ Costs
*Dial-Up Fans
*Warbird Market

Sarah Black gives you the morning weather update.

*Rain Washes Out Buhlow Fireworks, But Not Hot Dog Eating Contest
*We Run Down Today’s 4th Of July Happenings
*Ball Honors Seniors With 4th Of July Program

*Chris Paul Agrees To Contract Extension With Hornets
*VanAsselberg To Manage ULB All Stars
*Aces Lose At Amarillo
*Central Louisiana Sports Card Show Saturday

*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana on this 4th of July. 

*Happy 4th of July!  Here’s a look at the celebration around the country. 

With prices going up across the board the cost of traveling might mean a family vacation turns into a staycation.  News Channel 5’s Joel Massey has more from a nearby recreation area.

*Check out what the All-American Chef is grilling up as he talks with Al Quartemont. 

Can you plan a day’s menu for the price of a gallon of gas? Jane Wells finds out. 

Swap out fast food for healthy food. Marianne Favro reports.

Vermont Police find body. Believed to be missing teen. Michelle Franzen reports.

The Governor was in Tioga Wednesday for a Prayer Service at the Pentecostals Camp Ground.  Hear what he has to say about the State appealing the Supreme Court’s decsion on the death penalty for sex offenders. 

Florida kids teach lions to pounce using meat filled paper machete animals. Paige Kornblue reports.

*The A.G. was in Tioga last night at the Pentecostals Camp Ground; Hear what he has to say about clamping down on sex offenders. 

*Nick is out sick - so Sarah’s pinch-hitting; Maybe we’ll replace Nick with this guy anyway. 

Clips from Thursday’s Jambalaya at Buhlow Fun Park in Pineville, LA.

*Gov. Jindal In Tioga
*Local Marshals Round Up Fugitives
*Avoyelles Sheriff Cleaning Up Jails
*Fireworks, Hot Dog Eating In Pineville Tonight

*Aces Win - Clinch Playoff Spot
*Chris Paul Contract Still In The Works
*New Practice Facility For LSU Hoops Teams
*Is Favre Coming Back?
*Rays Beat Sox Again

*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana. 

*Texas Men Back Home After Daring Rescue In Columbia
*Wildfires Now In So-Cal, Too
*Kroger Beef Recall
*A Lot Of Sneakers Tied Together!

Sarah Black gives you the morning weather update.

The Marshals focused on those wanted for felonies ranging from sexual or violent crimes to drug trafficking. 

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff Doug Anderson swore in yesterday and got to work today with a raid on two Avoyelles parish jails. 

­Northwestern State President Dr. Randall J. Webb is beginning his 13th year as president, which now makes him the second longest serving president in Northwestern’s 124-year history.

An 18 wheeler tanker truck caught fire this afternoon in Woodworth.

The City of Alexandria sponsored the summit for sustainability at the Coughlin Saunders fine arts building.

Greg and Hope O’Quin of Alexandria have established scholarships to benefit several Rapides Parish high school students to attend Northwestern State University.

One of the latest bills to have come from Baton Rouge, aimed at cracking down on corruption is making quite a splash. 

Louisiana mayor empties town coffers on last day in office, but did he break the law? Griffin Scott reports.

U.S. Iran War: Iranian Foreign Minister calls it “Craziness.” Brian Mooar reports. 

Mechanic claims car gets 110 miles a gallon. Aaron Brilbeck reports.

“Baby Bouncing” lands Georgia teen behind bars. Jennifer Emert reports.

*Nick needs a Wiffle Ball set - somebody find him one - PLEASE!!! Email

*City Council Hears From Hotel Bentley Bidder
*Local Sheriffs Sworn In
*AHEC Students Learn From Acadian Ambulance

*Chris Paul Close To Contract Extension With Hornets
*Aces Play For Playoff Spot Tonight
*Referee Seminar Coming Up
*One Amazing Young Catcher!

*Here are some of the things happening around Louisiana… Including the State Senator who sponsored the pay raise bill on who really defeated.  You have to watch this one!

*Suspected Killer Caught In Illinois
*Gas Shortages… In Iraq!
*The Latest Fashion Trend - Go Polygamist
*One Man’s Amazing 4th Of July Display

Are we any closer to a deal for the Hotel Bentley? The City Council heard from the president of the company that wants to buy the hotel.  As News Channel 5’s Joel Massey reports - there’s nothing that says the Bentley has to be a hotel. 

Grant Parish now has a new sheriff for the first time in 31 years.  Newly elected Sheriff Baxter Welch took the oath of office this morning on the steps of his new office building.  In a speech Welch talked about how grateful he was for his supporters and that he is honored to have the opportunity to serve the people of Grant Parish.  He also announced his new top officers. 

In Avoyelles, where a former state policeman, Douglas Anderson, raised his right hand and is now stepping into a new role in law enforcement.  Mike Magnoli reports from the Parish Courthouse.

West Virginia Man gets bionic arms after fireworks accident. Sarah Kapis reports.

At the steps of the Rapides Parish Courthouse Thomas R. “Rocky” Willson annouced his candidacy for Judge of the 9th Judicial District Court. See Video for his announcement.