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• Abraham steps down as No. 2 official at Centers for Disease Control, citing family obligations Play Video

  February 23, 2026 11:52 AM

  ATLANTA — Dr. Ralph Abraham, a former Louisiana congressman, has resigned as principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after just weeks on the job. The CDC cited "unforeseen family obligations." "It has been an honor to serve alongside the dedicated public health officials... more »

• Task force presents designs for new juvenile detention facilities that prioritize mental health Play Video

  April 15, 2025 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Detention and Jail Task Force on Tuesday presented its initial designs for new juvenile detention facilities, plans that Councilman Darryl Hurst said have the expressed goal of making incarcerated juveniles "better when they leave than when they got there." "We... more »

• More disaster recovery centers set up after Hurricane Francine being shut down Play Video

  October 24, 2024 11:47 AM

  GONZALES - Two more disaster recovery centers will be closing down on Friday, one day after the first one shut down in St. James Parish. The DRCs in Ascension and Assumption will be closing down at 5 p.m. Friday. If you are still seeking help following the storm,... more »

• New community center, substation now open in Ascension Parish Play Video

  September 16, 2017 11:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office unveiled a new community center and substation in Donaldsonville Saturday morning. The Ascension Parish School System donated the property to the APSO to use for residents and officers. The community center is filled with offices spaces for deputies and educational... more »

• Five West Feliciana inmates get baptized at detention center

  December 19, 2016 11:02 AM

  WEST FELICIANA – Five inmates of the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center were baptized last week. Detention Center Chaplain Pastor Dennis Lawrence, who has been preaching at the detention center every week for the past six years, performed the baptisms. Inmates, Jeremiah Elliot, Haneif Smith, William Roach, Jr.... more »

• Disaster Recovery Centers Adjust Weekend Hours

  September 17, 2016 3:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - FEMA disaster recovery centers are adjusting their weekend hours. Sunday Adjustments: The following disaster recovery centers will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays: Livingston Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church 15710 Highway 16 French Settlement, LA 70733 ... more »

• Disaster Recovery Centers open in Monroe and Slidell

  March 21, 2016 11:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Two disaster recovery centers will be open Monday, Mar. 21 in Monroe and Slidell to help Louisiana residents recovering from flooding. The centers are open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The centers are closed on Easter... more »