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  • Researchers say a second person has been naturally cured of HIV

    November 16, 2021 8:11 AM

    Researchers say a second person who was diagnosed with HIV has been cured of the virus without receiving any stem cell treatments. According to Business Insider , the unnamed 30-year-old woman from Argentina is only the second person in the world whose body has managed to cure itself of... more »
  • More than 80 New York first responders heading to Baton Rouge

    August 29, 2021 4:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - More than 80 first responders from New York are on their way to the capital area to assist local authorities once Hurricane Ida passes. New York Police Department said on social media that the group of police officers, firefighters, emergency management officers and K9 units will... more »
  • A new local program attempts to combat food insecurity for children

    August 14, 2021 5:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Each week, a team of people packs vans with boxes of ready-to-eat meals in the back lot of Focus Foods in Baton Rouge. The meal boxes help many busy moms like Jennifer Beehler feed their kids every week. "It's been super helpful. I don't have to... more »
  • Clean needle exchanges coming to Baton Rouge

    November 8, 2017 10:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Drug addicts can now seek clean syringes through legal exchanges in the parish. The metro council approved the treatment option at its Wednesday meeting in an effort to combat AIDS. "This is huge for our city and Louisiana, particularly with our high rate of HIV/AIDS and opioid... 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 »
  • 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 »
  • 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 »
  • 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 »
  • 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 »

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