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• Nearly ten percent of DEMCO customers across the state still without power

  September 8, 2021 5:43 PM

  DEMCO said Sunday that 91 percent of customers had their power restored, and there are still 9,645 outages across the state. The power company said 99 percent of customers in East Baton Rouge Parish have been restored. DEMCO also said that customers in Tangipahoa Parish could be without... more »

• Veteran caught up in flood construction hoping to return home soon Play Video

  November 13, 2018 6:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A WWII veteran says construction on his flood-damaged home is taking far longer than expected. Sam A. Moran says he wants nothing more than to move back home. "I've been waiting for something to happen," said Moran. The homeowner, who is 91 years old,... more »

• It's too hot, resident at senior living apartment wants AC fixed Play Video

  August 14, 2018 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some residents living at a senior living apartment building off Hooper Road say they've been having trouble getting their air conditioning concerns addressed. One resident says her air conditioner was out for three weeks before it was repaired. Tuesday morning, 2 On Your Side met Yvonne... more »

• Iberville Parish Jail to close for two month renovation Play Video

  August 15, 2017 5:04 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The Iberville Parish Jail will close for a two month renovation of the facility's air conditioning system. According to Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi, the HVAC swap will begin on Friday, August 18. Male inmates will be transferred to two state correctional facilities. Those who were... more »

• Home warranty company not providing results homeowner expects Play Video

  June 28, 2017 6:26 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A homeowner with a home warranty can't seem to get her air conditioner fixed. It's been out for two weeks and inside her home it's north of 80 degrees. Dawn Sorapuru thought getting a home warranty through American Home Shield would protect her, but instead she says... more »

• Judge to decide if death-row inmates need air conditioning

  May 20, 2016 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As summer approaches in Louisiana, prison officials insist that ice, fans and cold showers are enough to protect death-row inmates from dangerous heat and humidity. If not, a federal judge may insist on air conditioning for inmates awaiting execution at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. U.S. District... more »