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• Amid homicide spike, EBR using millions in federal aid to address gun violence Play Video

  October 26, 2021 11:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Having already surpassed the record for homicides in a year, city-parish leaders plan to spend $14.2 million on curbing violence in the latest batch of funding from the American Rescue Plan. "Policing, stopping gun violence programs," Darryl Gissel, Chief Administration Officer for the city-parish, said. "There... more »

• Storm recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida continue in Livingston Parish Play Video

  September 21, 2021 8:33 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - On Tuesday morning cleanup from Hurricane Ida continues in Livingston Parish. Over the last three weeks, significant progress has been made in removing downed trees from roadways and restoring power to the area. As of Tuesday morning, .2 percent of utility customers in the Parish... more »

• Governor Edwards updates residents in Livingston Parish on hurricane recovery efforts Play Video

  September 4, 2021 11:42 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at the Livingston Office of Homeland Security on Saturday afternoon and expressed concern about a new weather system developing: a second storm that could come this way. "It's more than a theoretical possibility. It happened to us last year, and it... more »

• Local nun says sisters in need of aid after Haiti earthquake Play Video

  August 16, 2021 7:15 PM

  Nearly 1,300 people were killed and thousands were injured after a 7.2-Magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday. For Sister Martha Abshire with the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, this hits close to home. Their convent in Aquin, was damaged in the earthquake. "My heart hit the floor. I... more »

• Ascension homeowners eligible for property tax breaks after recent flooding Play Video

  June 13, 2021 10:20 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Many Ascension homeowners whose property flooded during May's severe rainstorms will be getting a break on their property taxes this year. The parish tax assessor's office says anyone who had water damage to their property, will be granted exemptions to paying property taxes this year. ... more »

• City-parish looking to spend millions in COVID relief on drainage work Play Video

  June 9, 2021 11:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Nearly a month after the capital region saw widespread flooding following heavy rains, the city-parish is planning to use some of its first tranche of COVID-19 relief money from the American Rescue Plan on drainage work. "These are projects that can move right away," Chief Administrative... more »

• Ascension leaders, homeowners look for solution to weeks-long flooding Play Video

  June 7, 2021 6:23 PM

  Instead of going down, water levels are rising again in a neighborhood that has dealt with flooding since mid May. Monday night, the Ascension Parish president will discuss the drainage issues around Bluff Road and some possible solutions. Homeowners have their own ideas too. “If we can reduce... more »

• LSU starting to distribute more than $9.4 million in COVID-19 relief funding to students

  April 17, 2021 10:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU is starting the process of distributing federal COVID-19 relief funds to thousands of students affected by the pandemic. The university is using more than $9.4 million it received through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II for this distribution. Around 3,766 students who applied... more »

• Man allegedly killed 4, including child, after argument over stimulus check

  March 16, 2021 2:55 PM

  INDIANAPOLIS - A man is accused of gunning down four people, including a 7-year-old, after arguing with his girlfriend because he wanted some of her stimulus payment. Police arrested Malik Halfacre on Tuesday after the victims were found dead in an Indianapolis home over the weekend. ABC News... more »

• Therapy dog relieves stress for health care workers fighting COVID Play Video

  February 3, 2021 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Even though he walks on four legs, 6-year-old Finn knows his way around the Baton Rouge General hallways. It’s practically the golden retriever’s second home. “We like it. It keeps us out of the pool halls,” said Frank Ewing, Finn’s owner. Twice a week, the... more »

• President Biden to meet with Senator Cassidy, other Republican senators Monday

  January 31, 2021 9:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — President Joe Biden is set to meet Senator Bill Cassidy and other Republican senators to the White House for a "full exchange of views" on Monday. The White House says President Biden and VP Harris will meet with the Republican senators in the Oval Office... more »

• Plastic manufacturer Shintech announces $1.3 billion expansion, new jobs for local facilities

  January 26, 2021 1:58 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The state government announced Tuesday that Shintech is putting more than a billion dollars into expanding its plants in southeast Louisiana. The governor's office said the $1.3 billion expansion will affect facilities in West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes. Most of the investment will go toward... more »

• Baker church accepting bottled water, other supplies during hurricane relief drive

  September 1, 2020 10:45 AM

  BAKER - Residents who are looking for ways to help fellow Louisianians who've been displaced by Hurricane Laura are invited to donate relief supplies via a site set up at Redemption Life Fellowship Church (2400 Debra Drive) in Baker on Tuesday. The site will begin accepting donated any of... more »

• Healing Place Church steps in to help people affected by Hurricane Laura Play Video

  August 29, 2020 11:23 PM

  Volunteers spent their Saturday taking donations for those affected by Hurricane Laura at the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge. "We're called to serve our city and we're called to serve our neighbor, so that's what we're trying to do," said Men's Pastor, Chris Pumilia . Cases of... more »

• Healing Place Church accepting hurricane relief supplies

  August 28, 2020 11:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs are setting up drop-off sites on their campuses for relief supplies that will be donated to those impacted by Hurricane Laura. Anyone who would like to donate items can do so below between 9 a.m. and 3... more »

• State grapples with high cost of widespread unemployment, even with federal help Play Video

  August 11, 2020 9:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to continue federal unemployment aid at $400 per week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says the state is working through how to implement it. "We know that we have a lot of workers who are unemployed, continued... more »

• Congress debates as federal unemployment nears cutoff date Play Video

  July 22, 2020 10:27 PM

  WASHINGTON - As negotiations continue on a fourth COVID-19 stimulus package, hundreds of thousands of unemployed workers in Louisiana and millions more across the country are days away from losing hundreds of dollars weekly in federal aid provided through the CARES Act earlier this year. "We're head on a... more »

• Louisiana state government spending over $71 million on coronavirus response

  March 24, 2020 9:01 PM

  Louisiana state government has more than $71 million in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is asking the federal government to fully reimburse all expenses as the state plans to spend more money to build new facilities that will house coronavirus patients. According to the Advocate, Commissioner of Administration... more »

• Entergy establishes relief fund for customers amid COVID-19 outbreak

  March 23, 2020 10:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS- In an effort to help working families that are experiencing financial hardships as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Entergy Charitable Foundation has established the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. "During this challenging time, we are helping lessen the impact of this crisis on the most vulnerable... more »

• Baton Rouge first responders to help with Hurricane Irma relief Play Video

  September 9, 2017 5:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced Saturday afternoon that East Baton Rouge Parish first responders will travel to Florida to help with Hurricane Irma relief. In a press release, Broome said that Louisiana is sending Task Force 2 to aid Floridians before and after the storm hits.... more »

• Cajun Airlift flies medicine, supplies to Harvey victims Play Video

  September 4, 2017 11:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE- More than twenty-five pilots associated with the Cajun Airlift have donated time and gas money to victims of Hurricane Harvey, according to the group's organizer. Christina Massina, an air traffic controller in the New Orleans area says her group plans to keep making air deliveries as long... more »

• Livingston Parish to receive additional $622K for flood recovery

  May 15, 2017 5:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - FEMA’s Public Assistance program has awarded Livingston Parish an additional $622,000 to assist with emergency protective measures following the 2016 August floods. Disaster funding will reimburse Livingston parish for medical and evacuation costs of nearly 600 inmates as well as for animal rescue and housing services... more »

• Fourth extension for flood victims to submit Proof of Loss forms

  May 5, 2017 10:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - National Flood Insurance Program policyholders have another chance to submit Proof of Loss forms for damage stemming from the August flood. The deadline to submit Proof of Loss forms was extended to Friday, September 1, 2017. FEMA representatives say the additional time allows policyholders to... more »

• FEMA offers free legal assistance to victims of disaster fraud

  April 25, 2017 3:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - FEMA is offering a service that provides free legal assistance to disaster survivors who have fallen victim to disaster fraud. Disaster Legal Services provides free legal assistance to low-income survivors who have been the victims of fraudulent contractors and other scammers. DLS will allow these victims... more »

• Gov. Edwards to give update on tornado, flood relief meeting with Trump administration

  February 27, 2017 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards will hold press conference on Tuesday afternoon upon returning from his visit from Washington, D.C. Edwards will provide an update on his meetings with officials from President Trump's administration as the state seeks an additional $2 billion in flood and tornado relief.... more »

• Edwards to meet with President Trump to discuss tornado relief

  February 23, 2017 4:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards will travel to Washington D.C. this weekend to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss flood and tornado relief. On Monday, Edwards will meet with President Trump and other governors. He will then meet with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and new... more »

• Edwards' administration sends final plan for $438 million in flood relief; plans for $1.2 billion

  January 7, 2017 9:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Governor's Office of Community Development submitted its final plan for $438 million flood-relief appropriation on Friday. The plan was submitted to the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development and Edwards said that the state should be cleared to begin spending as soon as March. The... more »

• Flood victims get pick of $3 million worth of clothes, toys and other items Play Video

  October 25, 2016 2:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - More than $3 million worth of items - from clothing by Aeropostale to to toys and other items from various companies - will be given away to flood victims this weekend. Organized by K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers, State Representative "Ted" James and the Urban League of Louisiana, Red... more »

• State Representatives to host town hall meeting on flood relief

  September 13, 2016 1:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Representatives will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday afternoon for residents to receive information and ask questions about several flood relief and recovery programs. State Representative Franklin Foil along with Representative Steve Carter are hosting the meeting and will be open to all residents... more »

• State officials to host community flood relief meetings

  September 7, 2016 2:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State officials are holding two community meetings in an effort to help residents recovering from last month's flood. The meetings are to give residents information about recovery programs and services available for flood relief. The meetings will be hosted by State Senator Regina Barrow in... more »

• Flood victims, city leaders attend disaster information meeting

  August 30, 2016 8:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A meeting to discuss disaster relief efforts for flood victims was held Tuesday night at the Leo S. Butler Center. Councilwoman Tara Wicker along with representatives from FEMA, DSNAP, the Department of Public Works, EBR School System, the Office of Emergency Preparedness and others gathered to... more »

• GOHSEP, LANG release new flood statistics

  August 25, 2016 11:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana National Guard says more than 19,040 citizens and 2,660 pets were rescued in the first seven days that came after the start of this month’s historic flooding. As of Thursday, the National Guard has distributed more than 250,220 MREs and 683,520 bottles of water.... more »

• Disaster relief fund established for Louisiana teachers

  August 17, 2016 12:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana has established a relief fund for teachers who have been affected by the recent severe weather in the state. The A+PEL Disaster Relief Fund is to assist teachers with replacing supplies that were lost in the flooding. According to the... more »

• Avoyelles Parish added to flooding disaster list

  April 8, 2016 9:28 PM

  GREENSBURG - Avoyelles Parish was added to the list of parishes deemed a disaster in the wake of wide-spread flooding in March. Avoyelles joins the list that already includes Allen, Ascension, Beauregard, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, DeSoto, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Livingston, Madison,... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish residents blessed with arrival of more flood relief groups Play Video

  March 15, 2016 8:59 PM

  ROBERT - Help arrived Tuesday in Tangipahoa Parish, and a new relief effort will begin Wednesday morning. An estimated 2,000 home were damaged by water in the southern end of Tangipahoa Parish alone. Some of those homes were inundated with several feet of water. Homeowners now have help in the... more »

• United Way raising funds to help tornado victims in Convent

  February 24, 2016 10:36 PM

  CONVENT – United Way is raising funds to help relieve the victims in Tuesday's deadly storms. Residents are searching through the mangled mess, hoping to save what ever they can. Most people lost everything, or almost everything after an EF2 tornado ripped through the area. United Way has started a... more »

• EBR Constable recalls Katrina in effort to help to tornado victims Play Video

  December 28, 2015 10:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A truckload of relief is heading to storm ravaged areas of North Mississippi. The East Baton Rouge Constable's Office collected clothes, toys, and personal items to deliver to Ashland, Mississippi. The small town near the Tennessee boarder was devastated by a tornado two days before Christmas. Ashland... more »