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Bills targeting fentanyl dealers sail through the legislature amid deadly epidemic Play Video
May 17, 2023 5:42 PM
BATON ROUGE- Two bills that aim to criminalize those dealing fentanyl are sailing through the legislature and, if passed, would create stiffer penalties for those caught selling the deadly poison. "When you look at the impact it has on our citizens right now, it's so deadly and serious," State... more » -
EBR leaders partner to address opioid addiction, rising number of overdose deaths Play Video
February 9, 2021 7:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - Opioid abuse, a devastating epidemic that the United States continues to battle, is known for its tragic impact on families and entire communities. Areas that wrestle with widespread opioid abuse may also see increased crime rates, hospitalizations, as well as cases of child abuse and child... more » -
CDC investigates data implying mutant UK virus may be more deadly
January 25, 2021 8:26 AM
Scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are consulting with UK health officials to learn more about British data that suggests a new coronavirus variant could be more deadly, CNN reports. "The CDC has reached out to UK officials and is reviewing their new mortality data... more » -
Groups serving meals to kids every day amid virus outbreak and school closures Play Video
March 28, 2020 11:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - Many young kids and their parents lined up at McKinnley Middle School to receive lunch and breakfast on Saturday. The event is hosted by the Three O' Clock Project, a non-profit organization focused on providing meals to kids after school ends at 3 p.m. The... more » -
East Baton Rouge on track to break record number of overdose deaths Play Video
September 20, 2019 5:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - As the nation grapples with the alarming opioid epidemic, Baton Rouge is on track to surpass a record number of overdose deaths, according to East Baton Rouge Coroner Dr. Beau Clark. "We are on track for a record year," Clark said. Alyssa Dryden is a... more » -
La. safety officials: distracted driving 'dangerous epidemic'
April 12, 2017 9:00 AM
BATON ROUGE – State highway safety officials say distracted driving has become a “dangerous epidemic” in Louisiana. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and is reminding drivers to keep their eyes and attention on the road. "We all see it every... more »