Kaylee Whittaker

PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - The summer travel season is here, and the whole family can join the family road trip, even the furry members! While car rides can be stressful for cats the second the engine starts, there are ways you can prepare to make the journey safer and more pleasant for everyone involved. Local veterinarians recommend practicing with your cat in the car multiple times before the long trip.

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Potential Tropical Cyclone One to Tropical Storm Arthur, making it the first named tropical system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. As of the latest advisory, Arthur was centered near 28.6°N, 95.8°W. The system is moving NE at 9 mph as it tracks along the northwestern Gulf Coast. Maximum sustained winds were estimated at 40 mph, with a minimum central pressure of 1001 mb.

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Whether you are visiting with family out of town or traveling overseas, it can be difficult to enjoy your summer vacation when your furry family members are thousands of miles away. However, most airports have simple guidelines to fly with a pet, so they are not left out of the summer fun. “The process is simple,” stated TSA Spokesman Gervais Joubert. “We really want you to listen to our officers. Follow their directions.