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• High school football programs battle the grueling heat Play Video

  August 22, 2023 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Even though the heat is no stranger to those of us in southeast Louisiana, that doesn't make us immune to heat-related illnesses. With high school football season just days away, schools across the area have been battling the heat. Programs like the Zachary High School football... more »

• Veteran experiencing delays in travel reimbursements, fears others are too Play Video

  September 28, 2022 4:30 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A U.S. Army Veteran reached out to 2 On Your Side after he says he has been having an issue with the Veteran's Affairs office issuing his travel expense reimbursements. Gilbert Tauscher has been receiving medical travel expense reimbursements for about a decade, but in the... more »

• Vaccination numbers break records as fight against COVID-19 continues Play Video

  August 9, 2021 8:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As COVID-19 cases run rampant across the state, more and more people are looking to the vaccine for protection. Maverick Resner, 18, is one of them. He got his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center on Monday. "It was... more »

• LDH calls for retired medical professionals to volunteer to administer COVID-19 vaccines Play Video

  January 19, 2021 10:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health is making plans for when the state's COVID-19 vaccine allocations increase enough for the general public to get in line. "As the winter turns into spring and as more vaccine arrives, we're really going to need the assistance of former nurses... more »

• Cajun Navy teams up with Murphy Law Firm to deliver PPE to hospitals

  May 18, 2020 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Peyton Murphy of Murphy Law Firm is teaming up with Todd Terrell of the United Cajun Navy to deliver medical gear to four hospitals around Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes Monday. The gear will include face shields, face masks, and hand sanitizer. Lane Regional Medical... more »

• Southern University's medical marijuana program changes investors Play Video

  November 13, 2018 12:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Southern University's long-delayed medical marijuana program got a fresh start Monday. The system board approved new investors to move forward with the university's grow operation. Pennsylvania-based Ilera Holistic Healthcare purchased the company originally selected for the task, Lafayette-based Advanced Biomedics. The chief investors at Advanced fell... more »

• Southern University amends deal with medical marijuana company after legal dispute

  May 10, 2018 4:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Southern University's Ag Center amended its agreement Wednesday with a Lafayette-based company in charge of constructing and operating its medical marijuana growery, according to spokeswoman Janene Tate. Advanced Biomedics LLC has held the contract with Southern since last year but recently became embroiled in an internal lawsuit... more »

• Women and minorities encouraged to join Louisiana Medical Marijuana industry Play Video

  May 8, 2018 11:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE- One industry advocacy group attending the country's largest marijuana business convention in New Orleans this week held a presentation in the capital city Tuesday night. The group, Women Grow, encourages women and minorities to become leaders in the emerging industry. "We want them to have an equal... more »

• Mental health non-profit abandons office, landlord Play Video

  April 12, 2018 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A landlord says their tenant abandoned all of their belongings. She called 2 On Your Side, concerned some of those belongings include medical documents for mental health patients. Linda Grace says she suddenly has a lot of paperwork on her hands that she doesn't know what... more »

• Well known Baton Rouge surgeon has died; services this weekend

  October 20, 2017 11:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Well known surgeon “Dickie” Robichaux has died. Robichaux, 65, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday. He was an orthopedic surgeon in Baton Rouge for more than 30 years. Dr. Robichaux graduated from LSU in 1973 and the LSU School of Medicine in 1979. Dr. Robichaux served many... more »

• LSU Ag Center selects company to grow medical marijuana

  June 14, 2017 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The LSU AgCenter has requested its board of supervisors to approve the university to enter into a contract with a company to produce medical marijuana. The company chosen by the university is GB Sciences, Inc. Seven businesses, including GB Sciences, Inc. submitted offers to... more »

• Baton Rouge man treated by President Trump's doctor after medical emergency Play Video

  May 29, 2017 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A local resident met an important member of the White House staff after he had a medical emergency this past week, and he didn't even realize it until after the fact. Neal Elliott had just arrived at the White House last week for his son's class... more »

• 13-year-old dies after shooting at Greenwell Springs apartment complex Play Video

  May 5, 2017 8:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's Deputies have confirmed a 13-year-old his died after a Friday night shooting at a Greenwell Springs Road apartment complex. EBRSO officials say the shooting happened at the Mallard Crossing apartments in the 11300 block of Greenwell Springs Road. Officials say the victim was shot... more »

• Seven companies bid to grow medical marijuana for LSU Play Video

  March 31, 2017 3:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Seven businesses have submitted offers to produce marijuana for Louisiana through LSU. The marijuana growing operation is estimated to cost $10 million and will be paid for by the contractor. "We're looking for somebody who will be able to provide the quality product for the... more »

• Central firefighters respond to 2-alarm fire on Frontier Drive

  January 26, 2017 10:42 PM

  CENTRAL - Firefighters extinguished a 2-alarm fire on Frontier Drive in Central Thursday. Central Fire officials say the fire happened at a home in the 7100 block of Frontier Drive near Lariat Avenue around 8:30 p.m. A Central Fire Department spokesperson told News 2 the two-story home was... more »

• Serious injury crash closed I-10 WB on Bonnet Carre Spillway Wednesday

  December 21, 2016 12:21 PM

  ST. CHARLES PARISH – A crash closed I-10 west bound on the Bonnet Carre Spillway around 11 a.m. Wednesday. The accident was with serious injury, according to Louisiana State Police. A medical helicopter was seen landing on the Spillway. No further information about the crash was available at the... more »

• Houma woman arrested in insurance fraud scheme

  October 12, 2016 10:23 PM

  HOUMA - Louisiana State Police have arrested a woman accused of fraudulent insurance claims dating back to 2014. 38-year-old Shanta Simmons was arrested Wednesday morning. In March, investigators in the insurance fraud/auto theft unit in Houma were contacted by fraud investigators with Progressive Insurance Company concerning fraudulent claims... more »

• Medically fragile suffer in flood aftermath

  September 4, 2016 9:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - These days it's not uncommon to find makeshift distribution centers giving out badly needed supplies to flood victims. However, Angela Lorio and her team of volunteers are operating a very different kind of center in Baton Rouge. "Our little organization has quickly become this conduit that... more »

• Medicaid expansion sign-up begins Play Video

  June 1, 2016 7:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Sign up for Medicaid expansion started Wednesday at CareSouth Health Clinic in Mid-City. There weren't lines out of the door since many people are signing up over the phone or by mail. "We're not being bombarded. A lot of people thought that would happen because today is the... more »

• "Medical village" could help North Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 18, 2016 8:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Community activist group Together Baton Rouge wants to create a medical complex in the northern part of the city. They call it a "medical village" where doctors and social workers can set up private practices in subsidized office space. The plan would require a property owner to... more »

• House passes bill expanding use of cannabis oil, heads back to Senate

  May 11, 2016 8:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The State House of Representatives approved a bill that would expand the legal use of cannabis oil. The bill now heads back to the Senate. Lawmakers made cannabis oil legal in 2015 but only for certain diseases. There has been a push this session to expand... more »

• Acadian Ambulance awards Paramedic of the Year

  May 6, 2016 2:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Acadian Ambulance awarded the Paramedic of the Year at its annual Acadian Medic Luncheon on Friday. Sarah Young was honored as Acadian Ambulance’s 2016 EMT of the Year. She has also earned Acadian’s President’s Performance award based on her excellent driving record and accurate medical records. Additionally, she... more »

• Town hall to address north Baton Rouge issues Play Video

  February 18, 2016 11:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Metro Councilwoman Chauna Banks hosted a town hall meeting Thursday to talk about improving the economic well-being of north Baton Rouge. The meeting was moderated by Gary Chambers, co-owner of The Rouge Collection. Town hall panelists include Sen. Regina Barrow, Adam Knapp of the Baton Rouge... more »

• $4 million of EKL medical equipment missing Play Video

  November 30, 2015 6:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - More than $4 million of medical equipment is missing from the old Earl K. Long hospital in North Baton Rouge, according to a state audit . EKL shut it's doors in 2013, and some of its equipment was sent to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in... more »

• BR hospital treating family after deadly Christmas fire Play Video

  December 25, 2013 10:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Burn surgeons are working to keep a mother and father alive after a house fire where three children died. Doctors said a special team is working on treating their injuries. "They're being cared for by a multidisciplinary team," said Dr. Tracee Short of Baton Rouge General.... more »