News Operation
KALB operates a relatively large news department compared with other big three affiliates in markets of its size. This results in a higher-quality product than conventional wisdom would suggest for such a small market. It is one of the country's most dominant stations largely because it had the area more or less to itself until KLAX launched in 1983.
The "Jambalaya" morning newscast was expanded to a two hour broadcast in January, 2012. Unlike some NBC affiliates in the Central Time Zone, there is no early evening local newscast on Sundays. On weeknights, KALB-DT2 airs CBS 2 News at 6:30pm with the CBS Evening News airing at 6:00pm. This is unlike most affiliates in the Central Time Zone, which normally air the broadcast at 5:30pm. The morning news/weather updates and weekend newscasts are simulcast on both CBS 2 and News Channel 5. The weekend broadcasts are co-branded with the title "Weekend Edition".
During weather forecast segments, KALB features a live NOAA National Weather Service weather radar feed from a site on the south side of Alexandria International Airport. On-air, this is known as "Sky Warn 5 Live Doppler". Additionally, KALB has a partnership with Radio Maria, AM 580 in Alexandria, to simulcast its newscasts during severe weather or other emergencies. KALB's meteorologists also provide daily weather updates for Radio Maria and its network of stations.
The station also produces numerous live and recorded locally-originated programs such as live coverage of the Komen Alexandria Race for the Cure and live political debates during election season. Each hurricane season, the station's team of meteorologists produces a 30-minute hurricane special called "Suriving the Storm." On Thanksgiving, a "Giving Thanks" special airs, and 30-minute "Spirit of the Season" specials air at various times during the holiday season. Other specialty programming includes specials that include "What's Right About Cenla" which features a look at positive people and organizations in the community, the "Young Achiever Spotlight" showcases outstanding kids and teens in the Central Louisiana region, and "Weekend Drive" takes a look at family-friendly travel destinations within a day's drive of the Central Louisiana area. These programs are hosted by News Channel 5 personalities. News Channel 5's "Junior Edition" is a feature in the weekend newscast which is hosted by area school children and includes news about area schools and community events. These specialty programs are all produced locally by KALB-TV.
The "5th Quarter" show is hosted by sports director/anchor Mo Carter and sports anchor/reporter Chris Bailey. It includes football highlights and scores from schools throughout Central Louisiana. The "5th Quarter" airs from 10:10pm-10:35pm on Friday nights during high school football season.
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