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Less daylight can lead to wintertime blues for some individuals Play Video
December 20, 2023 11:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - From the summer solstice in June to the winter solstice in December, we lose daylight with each passing day. Once we get past the Fall Equinox, the hours we spend at night outweigh the number of hours of daylight. Just how some experience rainy day blues, some... more » -
Proposed tax on Dec. ballot could allow for mental health facility in BR Play Video
November 29, 2016 6:22 PM
BATON ROUGE – As voters head to the polls, one item they will be asked to approve is a property tax that would generate nearly $6 million for a mental health facility in Baton Rouge. People suffering from behavioral health issues in need of treatment are behind bars. Only one... more » -
Mental health services see spike in demand as hospitals close Play Video
November 30, 2015 7:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - The growing mental health crisis in the Baton Rouge area was highlighted with the ongoing demolition of the Greenwell Springs Mental Hospital, and alternate services are struggling to keep up with the demand. Joyce Louis and Debra Kennedy are sisters who run an organization they call Shekinak... more » -
St. Vincent de Paul expecting to help more homeless this year
November 18, 2015 7:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - St. Vincent de Paul is expecting to have to help a larger number of people this year as the weather gets cooler. "When those cold nights take off in the coming weeks, I really think our numbers are going to surpass what we served last year. And... more »