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• Local single moms organization uses national grant to support more single mothers Play Video

  April 3, 2022 12:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Life of a Single Mom organization is using funds from a national grant to support single moms. Nicole Rosas joined The Life of a Single Mom about 10 years ago. “I thought it was just a bunch of single moms, like bashing their exes,... more »

• Baton Rouge non-profit helps dozens of homeowners fix their roofs Play Video

  January 13, 2022 7:07 PM

  Baton Rouge - Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge teamed up with Exxon Mobil and Premier South Roofing company to help repair 35 roofs across the parish. The partnership became possible after Exxon Mobil provided a grant to Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge. Beatrice Morris is one of 70 people who applied... more »

• Amid homicide spike, EBR using millions in federal aid to address gun violence Play Video

  October 26, 2021 11:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Having already surpassed the record for homicides in a year, city-parish leaders plan to spend $14.2 million on curbing violence in the latest batch of funding from the American Rescue Plan. "Policing, stopping gun violence programs," Darryl Gissel, Chief Administration Officer for the city-parish, said. "There... more »

• Local nun says sisters in need of aid after Haiti earthquake Play Video

  August 16, 2021 7:15 PM

  Nearly 1,300 people were killed and thousands were injured after a 7.2-Magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday. For Sister Martha Abshire with the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, this hits close to home. Their convent in Aquin, was damaged in the earthquake. "My heart hit the floor. I... more »

• City-parish looking to spend millions in COVID relief on drainage work Play Video

  June 9, 2021 11:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Nearly a month after the capital region saw widespread flooding following heavy rains, the city-parish is planning to use some of its first tranche of COVID-19 relief money from the American Rescue Plan on drainage work. "These are projects that can move right away," Chief Administrative... more »

• Senators pushing for Louisiana to reduce unemployment aid Play Video

  May 11, 2021 6:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – More governors across the nation have decided to opt out of pandemic unemployment aid Tuesday, and John Bel Edwards is not one of them. His office, along with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, says there’s been no talk about it yet. Pressure to do so is building... more »

• Federal aid may push aside gas tax bills Play Video

  April 12, 2021 11:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As lawmakers gather at the capitol for fiscal session, two bills are expected to be heard regarding gas taxes. "In Louisiana, we have a huge infrastructure problem and the problem is a lack of investment," Representative Jack McFarland said. There are two bills filed in... more »

• Diocese of Baton Rouge: Local Catholic schools to accept displaced students

  September 1, 2020 9:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Hurricane Laura's devastating impact on Louisiana has inspired a number of individuals and organizations to find ways to help displaced evacuees. One such organization is the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Its Catholic schools are opening their doors to displaced students from dioceses affected by Hurricane Laura.... more »

• 87,000 unemployed workers likely won't qualify for federal aid, governor says Play Video

  August 18, 2020 9:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - 10 days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to extend federal unemployment assistance at a rate of $300 per week, roughly 87,000 Louisiana workers don't stand to qualify. After being approved for the assistance, Louisiana expects to have its first batch of funds in... more »

• State grapples with high cost of widespread unemployment, even with federal help Play Video

  August 11, 2020 9:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to continue federal unemployment aid at $400 per week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says the state is working through how to implement it. "We know that we have a lot of workers who are unemployed, continued... more »

• Students encouraged to fill out TOPS information, ACT deadline change Play Video

  June 11, 2020 6:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - First-year college students are being asked to get their TOPS paperwork in order, now. The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) has started processing 2020 high school graduates for TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) eligibility. Students are being asked to set up their Hub... more »

• Hotel gives big donation to flood victims Play Video

  January 4, 2018 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's been 17 months since the 'great flood' drowned the streets of Baton Rouge, and support for those affected have not dried up. A local hotel made a huge donation Thursday to help those rebuilding feel at home again. With a moving truck, some dolly's and... more »

• Hundreds of children gifted free supplies at back-to-school event Play Video

  July 30, 2017 12:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Hundreds crowded under a covered picnic area at the Waddill Wildlife Refuge, trying to avoid the rain and grab some free school supplies Saturday. It's all a part of "Fishing for Backpacks", a back-to-school event that began four years ago. "From the first year we... more »

• Lawmakers kill plan to divert flood aid to diversion canal

  May 4, 2017 1:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State lawmakers in the House of Representatives shot down a funding mechanism for the Comite River Diversion Canal Thursday morning. Earlier this week, the House Appropriations Committee added language to next year’s budget to allocate congressional disaster recovery money to the project. Rep. Valarie Hodges, a... more »

• Restore Louisiana Task Force to give update on flood aid Play Video

  April 21, 2017 9:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The latest update on how the Congressional appropriation of $1.6 billion dollars for flood recovery will come Friday morning. The Restore Louisiana Task Force will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the State Capitol. Task force members will be updated on the homeowner assistance program's initial... more »

• 'Cooking in Central' returns to help flood victims Play Video

  April 1, 2017 11:37 PM

  CENTRAL - It's been more than 10 years since hurricane Katrina struck, but the 'Cooking in Central' fundraiser has returned to help disaster victims once again. Whether you're in the mood for delicious eats, an auction or you just want to play, you can find it all at the... more »

• FEMA denies aid to multiple parishes following February tornadoes

  March 1, 2017 4:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has responded to Governor John Bel Edwards' request for federal aid for five parishes following February's tornadoes. In a letter released Wednesday, FEMA informed the governor it authorized individual assistance for both Livingston and Orleans parishes, as well as hazard mitigation... more »

• FEMA extends hotel checkout deadline to Feb. 10

  January 12, 2017 12:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA announced Thursday that the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program will be extended for another 24 days. According to a statement, FEMA says eligible Louisiana flood survivors may stay in hotels or motels through Thursday, Feb 9, but must check out by Feb. 10, 2017. ... more »

• Edwards administration defends flood response Play Video

  January 6, 2017 12:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Governor Edwards' Administration pushed back against criticism Thursday that it's too slow in responding to the August flood. Friday Edwards will present the state's first disaster relief program 147 days after the storm. "Only twenty of the days have been in the control of the state," said... more »

• Road to recovery could test patience of Matthew victims

  October 15, 2016 3:11 PM

  TARBORO - Thousands of displaced Louisiana families are still waiting for government assistance to return home two months after the historically catastrophic deluge from a no-name storm system. An equally stressful housing crunch could await victims of Hurricane Matthew, which just dealt a deadly and destructive blow to the East... more »

• FEMA and SBA disaster assistance deadline extended until Nov 14

  October 12, 2016 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Residents who need FEMA assistance after August’s historic flooding have until Nov. 14 to apply for individual assistance. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards made the announcement of the deadline extension on Wednesday afternoon. FEMA hopes the additional time will make sure that everyone affected by... more »

• FEMA: federal aid to flooded Louisiana has passed $1 billion

  September 9, 2016 3:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA reports that federal aid to help disaster survivors has surpassed $1 billion less than four weeks after historic flooding devastated south Louisiana. FEMA says more than 63,000 families are receiving assistance through one or more of the housing options available. The agency approved more... more »

• FAQ: Understanding Your FEMA Determination Letter

  September 7, 2016 11:35 AM

  Q: My FEMA determination letter says that my application for disaster assistance is “ineligible” or “incomplete.” What can I do? A: All disaster assistance applicants have the right to appeal, and sometimes a quick fix is all that is needed to change a “no” to a “yes.” Read your... more »

• Renters may be eligible for federal disaster aid

  August 26, 2016 6:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Renters who experienced losses from last week’s historic flooding may be eligible for federal disaster aid. According to a FEMA statement Friday, renters may be eligible for grants from FEMA to cover certain disaster related expenses, including: Disaster related medical and dental expenses Replacement... more »

• Aid available to farmers after historic flooding

  August 26, 2016 11:50 AM

  OPELOUSAS – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture is assuring farmers that state and federal aid is available to help them get through the flooding crisis. According to a release from LSU’s Friday, state Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain has held multiple meetings in Indian Bayou, Opelousas, Batchelor and Donaldsonville. ... more »

• First look at temporary FEMA homes for La. flood victims Play Video

  August 24, 2016 2:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced the "Shelter at Home" disaster recovery program Wednesday. According to Edwards, FEMA will fund up to $15,000 to render a home "safe, secure and habitable." The program will only be eligible to people who's homes can be restored to basic... more »

• More ZIP codes approved for Phase one of DSNAP

  August 19, 2016 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State Officials announced Friday the locations where residents in eight parishes can apply for DSNAP benefits next week. According to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, the first of three phases begins Monday, Aug. 22, through Saturday Aug. 27. Phase One includes eight parishes.... more »

• Avoyelles Parish added to flooding disaster list

  April 8, 2016 9:28 PM

  GREENSBURG - Avoyelles Parish was added to the list of parishes deemed a disaster in the wake of wide-spread flooding in March. Avoyelles joins the list that already includes Allen, Ascension, Beauregard, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, DeSoto, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Livingston, Madison,... more »

• Disaster Recovery Centers in place to help flood recovery

  March 24, 2016 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE – As cleanup and recovery begins after damaging rain and flooding, federal disaster officials have set up recovery centers across Louisiana to aid residents. FEMA says it has opened several Disaster Recovery Centers accross the state to help residents as cleanup efforts begin. Volunteers and represenatives from... more »

• Who can apply? FEMA Disaster Assistance FAQs Play Video

  March 17, 2016 6:40 PM

  Who should apply for federal disaster assistance? Louisiana homeowners, renters and business owners in disaster-designated parishes who sustained damage to their homes, vehicles, personal property, business or its inventory as a result of the ongoing severe storms and floods may apply for disaster assistance. How do I apply? Survivors in... more »

• Obama mobilizes federal aid to north La. parishes

  March 13, 2016 6:09 PM

  WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama declared Louisiana flooding as a major disaster Sunday and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in north Louisiana. According to a White House press release, Obama’s order will make federal funding available to individuals affected in Bossier, Claiborne, Grant, Morehouse,... more »