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• Parkinson's Foundation annual 'Moving Day' made big strides to raise awareness and support for survivors Play Video

  April 3, 2022 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, and staying active is vital for those who have the disease. The Parkinson's Foundation made big strides in raising awareness and funding programs in the Baton Rouge area through its annual “Moving Day” Saturday morning. Benjamin B.J. Bement was diagnosed... more »

• Woman in her 70s finds cancer early, emphasizes importance of annual screenings Play Video

  November 23, 2020 11:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A former smoker in her 70s is advocating for those at high-risk to be proactive when it comes to their health. Cindy Landry considers herself the "most blessed person on Earth." A smoker of 35 years, she quit after watching her son pass away of cancer.... more »

• Hurricane awareness event to be held at BTR airport

  June 1, 2017 12:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will host a hurricane awareness event on Thursday, which marks the beginning of hurricane season. The event will be held at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Representatives from MOHSEP, city-parish... more »

• Work Zone Awareness Week 2017 to be held April 3-7

  March 30, 2017 5:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is recognizing April 3-7 as Work Zone Awareness Week. The year's theme is "Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands," which focuses on the message that drivers should be alert and prepared for unexpected changes in and around work... more »

• What you should know: lightning Play Video

  March 8, 2017 9:49 AM

  Lightning kills every year, averaging 49 deaths annually in the United States. Few areas see more lightning than Louisiana and because it happens so often, locals have a tendency to take it lightly. 4 people were killed by lightning in Louisiana last year—one in Baton Rouge. All four were outside.... more »

• What you should know: tornadoes Play Video

  March 8, 2017 9:19 AM

  A Tornado Warning is issued when the National Weather Service detects a rotating thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado, or storm spotters confirm that one is on the ground. A tornado emergency is declared when populated areas are in the path of a confirmed tornado on the ground. ... more »

• What you should know: severe thunderstorms Play Video

  March 6, 2017 12:09 PM

  A Severe Thunderstorm warning is issued when the National Weather Service detects a thunderstorm that is capable of producing wind gusts of in excess of 58 miles per hour or hail that is over one-inch in diameter. Severe Thunderstorms can even produce flash flooding and tornadoes. While lightning is certainly... more »

• Gov. Edwards declares Nov. 19 Adoption Awareness Day

  November 19, 2016 2:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - November 19 is now Adoption Awareness Day in Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced in a press release Saturday. Edwards said the day is dedicated to raise awareness for adoption, and for families willing and able to provide a home to a child in foster care.... more »

• Real men drive pink: Fire chief paints truck pink Play Video

  June 1, 2016 10:31 PM

  LOBDELL - The Lobdell Volunteer Fire Department Chief painted his rescue vehicle pink to show solidarity with his crew. It has all of the bells and whistles a firefighter and first responder needs to do their job, but it stands out on any scene. The rescue truck is painted... more »

• Officials to announce April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Louisiana

  March 21, 2016 2:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State and local officials will announce April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Louisiana. An official proclamation will be read by Gov. John Bel Edwards or a representative during a press conference on Monday, Apr. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Others to attend include Prevent Child... more »

• SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS: Tornadoes

  March 2, 2016 12:10 PM

  A tornado is a rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground. The National Weather Service will issue a TORNADO WARNING when a one is observed by spotters or indicated by radar. Those within the warned area should take immediate safety action. Strength... more »

• SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS: Wind and Hail

  February 29, 2016 10:56 AM

  The National Weather Service issues a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING when a storm is capable of producing, winds of 58mph or greater, hail up to one-inch in diameter or a tornado. Straight-line winds produced by severe thunderstorms can produce as much or more damage than a weak... more »

• Governor Edwards Declares Severe Weather Awareness Week

  February 29, 2016 10:48 AM

  Meteorologically speaking, it is now severe weather season for Southeastern Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. While tornadoes, damaging thunderstorm winds, large hail, and flash floods can occur at any time of the year, now through May is the time in which these hazards most often occur. As such, the week of... more »