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West Baton Rouge in serious need of volunteer firefighters Play Video
June 27, 2021 8:27 PM
PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Fire Department has a serious shortage of manpower and they are asking parish residents to step up. "We're actually at an all-time low in volunteers," Capt. James Hartley said. Hartley says the shortage is concerning for the fire department because they... more » -
Capital Area United Way shows their appreciation for local healthcare workers on the front line Play Video
June 7, 2020 12:13 AM
It's something as simple as helping others. Hospital workers lined up along O'Neal Lane, to receive special tokens of appreciation for working on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We had people lined up as early as 7:30 a.m. Needless to say, we had to... more » -
Convention Center public safety director stole 80 N95 masks from field hospital
April 4, 2020 8:08 PM
NEW ORLEANS - According to the New Orleans Advocate, the public safety director for the New Orleans’ Ernest N. Morial Convention Center stole 80 masks that were meant for health care workers to battle against COVID-19. Vernon Giscombe, 58, was arrested Friday after a state Department of Public Safety... more » -
12-year-old girl first to receive life-changing treatment in Baton Rouge area Play Video
May 10, 2017 6:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - A 12-year-old girl from Central will be the first person in the capitol area to receive a new treatment for her rare disorder. Sydney Donovan suffers from a rare genetic disorder known as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). It's similar to muscular dystrophy in that it degrades... more » -
Gonzales daycare license revoked but someone hid the notice Play Video
January 27, 2017 6:03 PM
GONZALES– Someone hid a public notice posted on the front door of a daycare after the state revoked its license to operate. The Adventures in Learning child care center, located at 14469 Highway 44 in Gonzales, had its license revoked Friday morning after the Louisiana Department of Education received... more » -
Saying goodbye to Mike VI, memorial service to be held Wednesday Play Video
October 10, 2016 9:56 AM
BATON ROUGE – LSU's live tiger mascot, Mike VI has passed away after his battle with cancer. Mike was euthanized in his night house by Dr. David Baker, LSU's attending veterinarian on Oct. 11 just one day after he was transitioned into hospice care and was taken out of... more » -
Enrollment up 278,000 after Medicaid expansion
August 10, 2016 12:33 PM
BATON ROUGE - Since Medicaid eligibility expansion to cover working adults went into effect on July 1, more than 278,000 people have gained access to preventive and primary care through the Healthy Louisiana program, according to the State Department of Health. The DHH says the goal is cover 375,000... more » -
EBRSO: Driver attempts to flee scene of crash, doesn't get far Play Video
April 29, 2016 8:58 PM
BATON ROUGE - A spokesperson for the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office says a driver attempted to flee a minor accident in a parking lot on Siegen Lane Friday night. He didn't get very far, however. There was something wrong with his vehicle, so when he tried to... more » -
Nursing home patients could get more choice Play Video
April 22, 2016 8:01 PM
BATON ROUGE- Putting a loved-one in a nursing home is a tough decision but advocates for the elderly say it shouldn't be the only choice. Funding for nursing homes is guaranteed under Louisiana's constitution, not the case for at-home care. "The way our system is structured, most people are forced... more » -
Meeting held to incorporate upkeep for historic African American cemetery Play Video
March 1, 2016 6:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis is hosting a meeting Tuesday evening to discuss ongoing upkeep of the Gilbert Memorial Cemetery, one of the city’s oldest African American cemeteries. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Second Baptist Church located at 914 N. Acadian Thruway West. The... more » -
Foster care worker who says she had to get things done 'no matter what' turns herself in
February 17, 2016 9:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - A state foster care caseworker who alluded to being told to lie about visiting children in the state's care to meet outrageous goals set by the Department of Children and Family Services turned herself in to police. In an arrest warrant, Kimberly Lee said she created... more » -
Thousands of disabled children could lose health services Play Video
January 28, 2016 6:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Kodi Wilson has a special way of talking to her son Braden. She runs her fingers through his blonde curls while he hums back at her. Braden can't talk or sit up or even grasp his mother's hand. He has a rare disorder known as Leigh's Disease... more » -
State puts out call for more foster parents Play Video
October 27, 2015 5:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - State officials are asking more people to consider becoming foster parents to help find homes for a growing number of children in Louisiana's foster care system. Sheri Soper is a foster parent of two children. For her and her husband, being foster parents is the way... more »