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  • Surprise! Road project included removal, replacement of dozens of mailboxes in Hammond area Play Video

    January 13, 2023 4:31 PM

    HAMMOND - Several roads were recently repaved in Tangipahoa Parish with federal grant dollars, but many were surprised to learned what that included. Penny Caracciola is upset that someone removed her mailbox and replaced it with a different one. "That doesn't make any sense," she said. "Why would... more »
  • LSU AgCenter receives grant to improve vaccination rates

    August 5, 2021 10:27 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The LSU AgCenter intends to play a role in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 and the organization now has more money to support its efforts. In a Thursday news release, the AgCenter announced that it became the recipient of a $24,178 grant to fund... more »
  • Roofing program experiencing delays, hope to have projects completed in 2022 Play Video

    July 22, 2021 6:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Rainy days are bringing even more stress to people who are having trouble getting damaged roofs repaired. Hundreds are part of a replacement program that's hitting snags. The grant-funded Roof Reset Program is completing projects, but delays caused by COVID-19 and staffing issues have prevented it... more »
  • Repeat flood properties to be bought out soon after Metro Council approves FEMA grant Play Video

    March 22, 2021 6:10 PM

    UPDATE: The East Baton Rouge Metro Council Wednesday authorized the city-parish to accept a $10.5 million FEMA grant to acquire and demolish 25 properties and elevate 19 others throughout the parish. Clay Rives, director of the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Pr eparedness, tells WBRZ he anticipates... more »
  • Federal gov grants Louisiana $1.2 billion line of credit for flood mitigation projects

    September 18, 2020 7:37 AM

    BATON ROUGE — Governor John Bel Edwards' office announced Thursday that a new grant agreement with the federal government will fund vital flood protection efforts in Louisiana. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development signed a grant agreement with the state, establishing a $1.2 billion line of credit... more »
  • Capital Area Transit System to receive over $3 million for new vehicles

    June 2, 2020 11:37 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Capital Area Transit System will receive $3,872,089 in federal funds to purchase new electric buses. The new vehicles will replace older models that have reached their maximum use and are no longer best-suited to current infrastructure needs. The funds were made possible by a... more »
  • Louisiana unemployment rate increases to 14.5%

    May 22, 2020 1:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards issued out a statement on Friday about Louisiana's increase in the unemployment rate for April 2020. Louisiana's unemployment rate for April is 14.5% with the national rate being 14.7%. Since the novel coronavirus pandemic the state's unemployment rate has increased 7.8 percentage... more »
  • New grant program available to humanities organizations in Louisiana

    April 27, 2020 12:52 PM

    In an effort to stave off the detrimental financial effects of COVID-19 in Louisiana, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is launching a new grant program that will provide emergency relief funding to humanities organizations impacted by the pandemic. The program, known as the Louisiana Culture Care Fund ,... more »
  • Slow grant process continues for flood victims

    January 31, 2020 6:14 PM

    GONZALES - A frustrated homeowner in Ascension Parish says he's tired of waiting for answers when it comes to whether his house is going to be elevated. Lawrence Perkins says his Gonzales property has repeatedly flooded since 2014. "Every time it rains, the water comes in," Perkins said.... more »
  • New roof for Christmas, Roof Reset Program working through large applicant list Play Video

    December 19, 2019 6:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Some residents are getting new roofs for the holidays. The East Baton Rouge Roof Reset Program is working through its applicants and phase one of the program. Shirley Williams is now a proud homeowner with a new roof. "It's beautiful," she said. "I thank God... more »
  • Ribbon cutting held for local resident whose home was damaged by flood

    December 7, 2018 6:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Some generous volunteers helped a Baton Rouge woman repair her badly flood-damaged home. A ribbon cutting was held at the house on Poinsettia Drive Friday morning with the homeowner, Gladiola Haney. "I feel so good, so loved," said Haney. The home's rebuild was made possible... more »
  • ATF awards Baton Rouge money for gun intelligence center Play Video

    October 30, 2018 6:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms awarded approximately $635,000 to Baton Rouge for a crime gun intelligence center. The center will use NIBIN, which stands for the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network. The machine processes ballistic evidence and identifies matches. Ultimately, that helps lead to the prosecution... more »
  • More homeowners stuck on Restore La. elevation requirement Play Video

    October 5, 2018 6:31 PM

    LIVINGSTON - Multiple homeowners from Livingston Parish tell 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss they're ineligible for Restore Louisiana reimbursement dollars because they didn't build their foundations high enough. Restore Louisiana requires homeowners who are rebuilding after the August 2016 flood to build two feet above base flood elevation.... more »
  • On Your Side UPDATE: Woman one step closer to moving into new trailer home Play Video

    August 15, 2018 7:27 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Restore Louisiana says it was all a miscommunication, after one if its applicants contacted 2 On Your Side about some information she was told by her caseworker. Diane Kerr called 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss Tuesday after she was told she'd have to wait another... more »
  • EBR Parish applies for $2 million grant to overhaul justice system Play Video

    June 21, 2018 7:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE- East Baton Rouge Parish Officials just submitted paperwork for a grant that could change the way defendants are processed at the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail. The grant, which totals $2 million, would put a magistrate judge, prosecutor and a public defender at the jail. The purpose of... more »
  • Police chief: Area school system abusing its power Play Video

    May 14, 2018 5:48 PM

    BAKER - Thousands of dollars in grant money for the D.A.R.E. program in Baker will be left on the table after the city did not adequately complete requirements to get $22,000 it was awarded. The Baker Police Chief believes dirty politics are to blame with adults putting themselves ahead... more »
  • Bridge repairs held up without federal funding Play Video

    August 31, 2017 6:13 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - A year since the flood here and people are getting restless about why some highway repairs haven't been done. There's a roadblock in Livingston Parish and some people feel like they've been forgotten. A bridge in Denham Springs on River Road near Hwy. 16 has been... more »
  • At Governor's request, Restore La. agrees to expand program offerings

    August 16, 2017 12:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Restore Louisiana Task Force approved  Governor John Bel Edwards' request to expand the homeowner assistance program.  The task force czars met Friday morning.  The approval of an expansion of offerings will need to be approved by federal authorities, too.  Governor Edwards asked that all homeowners who... more »
  • FEMA awards $1 million for debris removal in Central

    May 22, 2017 1:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE – More than $1 million in a federal grant has been awarded for debris removal for the City of Central, FEMA announced Monday. The grant has been awarded for debris removal for the August flood. The funds come from FEMA's Public Assistance program and continues to reimburse... more »
  • Springfield High School to receive grant to rebuild flood-damaged library

    March 24, 2017 6:08 PM

    SPRINGFIELD – Springfield High School will receive $20,000 through a grant program, Beyond Words, that will support the school's rebuilding of its library following the August flood. The school's library, including all books and technology, was completely destroyed following the flood. The Beyond Words grant program, established in 2006,... more »
  • U.S. Department of Energy grants LSU $1.5 million industrial engineering grant

    January 30, 2017 3:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU is one of 27 universities across the country that will receive funding from U.S. Department of Energy in the form of an industrial engineering grant. LSU will receive about $1.5 million over five years. The award will be in the form of cooperative agreements and... more »
  • Waste Management donates $200,000 grant to Livingston for flood recovery

    December 22, 2016 11:01 AM

    LIVINGSTON – Livingston Parish has received a $200,000 grant from Waste Management for flood recovery. The donation was made to Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard's Christmas Crusade, a non-profit dedicated to helping those in need within the parish. The funds will be placed into a "Louisiana Rises" account, officials... more »
  • State to receive $26 million from FEMA mitigation grant program

    December 12, 2016 5:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will receive $26 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding from FEMA for the March floods. Through the program, funds may be used for projects that support both state and parish hazard mitigation plans to reduce losses from future... more »
  • Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank receives $1.4 million grant for restoration

    December 7, 2016 2:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank received a $1.4 million grant from FEMA to help in restoring flood-related damages. The grant reimburses expenses to dispose of debris, clean and disinfect property and equipment along with restoring refrigeration and freezing at the Choctaw Drive distribution facility damaged... more »
  • FEMA grant helps Livingston school campuses reopen following flood

    November 2, 2016 10:14 AM

    BATON ROUGE – With the help of a $17.5 million FEMA grant, Livingston Parish school campuses have reopened for students following the August flood. Students were able to return to the following Livingston Parish school campuses: Doyle Elementary, Holden School, Springfield Elementary, Denham Springs Junior High, Freshwater Elementary, Northside Elementary,... more »
  • Grant to reduce crime in popular Tigerland area denied Play Video

    October 12, 2016 9:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A grant requested by Baton Rouge officials, LSU and the District Attorney's office to reduce crime in Tigerland has been denied. Crime statistics were released along with the request for the square-mile area of Tigerland. According to the summary, the violent crime rate was more than 33... more »
  • New Roads awarded grant for False River Drive walkway

    September 23, 2016 9:50 AM

    NEW ROADS – The City of New Roads has been awarded a grant by the Louisiana Office of State Parks to create the False River Drive pedestrian walkway. The grant is a part of the Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program, which provides funds to states to provide and... more »
  • Department of Education awards up to $1.5 million to restore flood-impacted schools

    September 16, 2016 10:43 AM

    The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Louisiana's Department of Education a grant up to $1.5 million to support education-related services in school districts hit the hardest by last month's flood. The grant, titled the Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) grant, was awarded by the department's Office... more »
  • Flooded car questions answered Play Video

    August 29, 2016 11:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As the clean-up effort continues around south Louisiana, people are trying to get back into their normal routine but that's difficult without a car. Thousands of cars flooded, but if your insurance does not cover storm-related damage, FEMA says you must verify that it happened as... more »
  • Business groups partner to start small business relief fund

    August 24, 2016 11:49 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry announced the creation of the Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund to help small businesses recover from the recent flooding. The Greater New Orleans, Inc., the Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business,... more »
  • Louisiana receives $19.5 million FEMA disaster recovery grant

    August 9, 2016 4:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Health has received more than $19.5 million to assist communities throughout the state that are still recovering from the severe flooding that occurred this past spring. The grant, called the Disaster Case Management grant is from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and... more »
  • Federal grant could bring millions to North Baton Rouge

    August 9, 2016 12:20 AM

    SCOTLANDVILLE- Scotlandville residents learned about a grant that could bring millions to the area at a community meeting Monday evening. Community members came together at the Jewel J. Newman Community Center to discuss the $30 million grant from the federal government aimed to support under served communities. The grant... more »
  • Denham Springs using grant for new bulletproof vests Play Video

    April 12, 2016 5:35 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The city of Denham Springs plans to apply for a federal grant that could bring in up to 10 new bulletproof vests for its police department. Right now, 10 of 30 vests need to be replaced. Bulletproof vests last five years and cost around $750 each. Through... more »
  • Baton Rouge looking for federal grant to beef up security in Tigerland Play Video

    April 1, 2016 11:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Security upgrades are heading for Tigerland, in Baton Rouge. Tigerland is a string of bars located of Nicholson Drive, close to LSU's campus.The city is applying for almost $750,000 in federal dollars to make the college bars safer. Business owners say they will upgrade security no matter... more »
  • North Baton Rouge receives federal grant to fund crime fighting efforts Play Video

    March 7, 2016 12:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The City of Baton Rouge and community partners announced they’ll hold a series of meeting in the coming weeks as part of a new federal grant program aimed at reducing crime in six North Baton Rouge communities. The Bryne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) Grant is one... more »
  • New street signs going up in Denham Springs Play Video

    February 18, 2016 5:32 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The city of Denham Springs is overhauling hundreds of old street signs after getting a $22,000 grant. Work is underway to replace the faded street signs around the city. The reflective coating on street signs typically lasts 8-10 years. However, many of the signs in Denham Springs... more »
  • $1.1M grant to increase safety at railroad crossings in Baton Rouge Play Video

    February 17, 2016 10:49 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Some big changes are coming to the railroad structure around Baton Rouge. The Federal Railroad Administration awarded a $1.1 million grant to the state to implement new safety procedures along six miles of tracks in the city. The changes will affect the Kansas City Southern tracks from North... more »
  • Denham Springs gets grant money to replace old street signs Play Video

    December 29, 2015 5:26 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Hundreds of old, worn out street signs will be replaced soon in Denham Springs after the city received a $22,000 state grant. The reflective coating on street signs typically lasts between 8-10 years, but most signs in Denham Springs are 15-20 years old, according to Mayor Gerard... more »
  • Grant money would help Denham Springs Animal Shelter Play Video

    December 23, 2015 5:32 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - A $50,000 grant would go a long way for repairs at the Denham Springs Animal Shelter. City leaders plan to apply for the state grant in the coming weeks. Right now, the no-kill shelter relies heavily on donations and grants to get by each day. Every penny... more »
  • Walker leaders pushing for more sidewalks Play Video

    December 3, 2015 5:19 PM

    WALKER - Leaders in Walker are on a mission to have more sidewalks, and grant money from the state is making that a reality. Walker is already in phase three of its sidewalk project to create safer routes to and from schools. The third phase will cost $684,000 and will... more »
  • Baton Rouge Police Department receives DWI, traffic enforcement grant

    November 23, 2015 3:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Local police have been awarded an enforcement grant funded by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to further crack down on seatbelt, drunk driving and speeding violations in the Capital City. Enforcement operations in connection with the grant... more »
  • EPA releases report on Baton Rouge Bike Share program

    October 13, 2015 1:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has submitted a report to the city outlining the next steps involved in the creation of a Bike Share program for Baton Rouge. The EPA report includes resources and information on other successful Bike Share programs throughout the nation, and it... more »
  • Investigative Unit: Scathing audit at BRCC shows glaring problems Play Video

    October 1, 2015 6:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The results of an audit conducted by out of state investigators is complete, and it shows glaring problems need to be fixed at Baton Rouge Community College. All of this stems from questionable credentials that were issued by BRCC involving a multi-million dollar federal grant that was... more »
  • Hungarian Settlement Museum renovation moving along Play Video

    September 21, 2015 5:43 PM

    ALBANY - The Hungarian Settlement Museum near Albany in Livingston Parish will get a large chunk of money to continue renovations of an old school building. Right now, Alex and Royanne Kropog's house stores some items that detail the history of the Hungarian Settlement between Springfield and Albany. The couple... more »
  • Too many people have applied for storm grant Play Video

    September 15, 2015 11:46 PM

    GONZALES - Grant administrators will have to sift through more applications than money as they assign awards through a storm relief program. There is about $200,000 available for people who had damage from Gustav and Ike. But, more people have applied than there is money to be awarded. ... more »

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