the same time K25PZ added a simulcast of Circle TV to the channel as did KALB-TV. Programming Syndicated programming Syndicated programming on KALB-DT1 includes Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and The Rachael Ray Show, among others. Syndicated programming on KALB-DT2 includes Dr. Phil, Pawn Stars, Daily Mail TV, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and The Doctors among others. 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 Second Look with the CBS Evening News airing at 6:00 p.m. This is unlike most affiliates in the Central Time Zone, which normally air the broadcast at 5:30 p.m. 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 KJMJ 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. The 5th Quarter airs from 10:05–10:35 p.m. on Friday nights during high school football season, featuring highlights and scores from schools throughout Central Louisiana. The three also host the weekly show Sportsnite, recapping local and national sports news. Notable former on-air staff Rob Johnson (last at WBBM-TV in Chicago) Technical information Subchannels The station's digital signal is multiplexed: K25PZ-D subchannel See also Channel 5 virtual TV stations in the United States Channel 35 digital TV stations in the United States References External links NBC