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• Hundreds of families in need of Christmas sponsors for Catholic Charities program Play Video

  November 24, 2021 9:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For 60 years, the Catholic Charities Center of the Diocese of Baton Rouge puts together a "Community Comes Together" program for Christmas, which matches sponsors with families in need. Through the decades, they have never seen such a low turnout of donors. Currently, 350 families... more »

• Teenager provides Christmas joy and toys for families affected by COVID-19 Play Video

  December 20, 2020 11:20 PM

  NEW ROADS - A teenager is doing what she can for families impacted by COVID-19, who are out of work with very little to spend for the holidays. "Christmas to me is not really about presents, it's about helping and giving to others," Lexie Debeau said. 16-year old Debeau collected... more »

• Amazon extends return window, suggests tracking packages during holiday rush Play Video

  December 18, 2020 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's a week until Christmas and that means you're running out of time to buy gifts and get them under the tree. Amazon is very busy helping Santa with deliveries. "This is one of the busiest seasons we've ever had," said Amazon's Alyssa Bronikowski. More... more »

• Alleged Christmas bandit robbed delivery truck at gunpoint, led deputies on chase

  December 10, 2020 1:23 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Deputies arrested a man overnight after he allegedly robbed a truck driver making holiday deliveries in Livingston Parish. The sheriff's office said Jeremy McDavis, 33, of Harvey was arrested Wednesday night. The department said McDavis held up a delivery driver around 7 p.m. at an... more »

• Sylvia's Toys for Christmas: Donation drive-thru being held Dec. 14

  December 9, 2020 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Those looking to give toys to less fortunate children in the capital area this Christmas will have their chance to drop off donations next week. On Monday, Dec. 14, Essential Credit Union will host a drive-thru donation drive at 2370 Towne Center Blvd. Toys gathered for... more »

• Last minute push of holiday shopping Play Video

  December 24, 2018 12:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE- With Santa Claus just about ready to hit the skies, shoppers are just about to finish with their last-minute holiday shopping. "We thought the crowd would be more than what it is, but it's okay," said one shopper. “I just wanted to get in on the... more »

• Sylvia's Toys for Christmas gifts nearly 3,000 children Play Video

  December 22, 2018 10:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Bags filled with gifts, tons of smiles and even the bishop all coming together to make a special giveaway for Baton Rouge Children. “We came here to see Santa and get some toys,” said a few kids at the event. With Christmas just a few days... more »

• Woman receives the gift of hearing this Christmas Play Video

  December 22, 2018 10:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE- For many of us, words like, “West” and, ”add” come naturally and for Arlene Roy, they soon will too. Arlene will be getting the gift of hearing this Christmas. “I'll be able to hear, life is hard when you can't hear, said Arlene. Everyday things, like... more »

• Post Office Christmas delivery deadline is Friday Play Video

  December 20, 2016 11:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The deadline to pay first-class prices for Christmas present deliveries passed Tuesday. However, people willing to pay extra still have a few days left. Wednesday is the last day letters and packages can be mailed with the United States Postal Service with its Priority Mail service. And... more »

• Shoppers take advantage of overnight sales Play Video

  December 23, 2015 10:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Overnight, shoppers took advantage of stores catering to procrastinators. Cash registers are working extra at some stores where doors remain open without closing until Christmas Eve night. At Kohl's, the store has been open all night since last Wednesday. Employees signed up to work extra... more »