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  • Woman staying at shelter unsure of identity, searching for family Play Video

    January 4, 2024 2:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - She isn't sure who she is or where she came from. People have tried to help her, but so far nothing has provided answers to her questions. One woman is on a quest to help her and contacted 2 On Your Side hoping someone might recognize the... more »
  • Raising Cane's to donate percentage of profits from Thursday sales to homeless shelter on Maui

    August 16, 2023 8:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana favorite Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is sending help after wildfires wracked the island of Maui and left over 100 people dead. Thursday, 15% of all proceeds from Canes' 750+ locations will be donated to the Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center in Lahaina... more »
  • West Baton Rouge shelters of last resort closing

    August 30, 2021 11:37 AM

    WEST BATON ROUGE - Shelters of Last Resort in West Baton Rouge are closing Monday morning. According to a news release from Parish leaders, the following three shelters are closed as of 10 a.m.: -Port Allen Community Center -Erwinville Community Center -VFW Hall Addis Parish leaders are... more »
  • Livingston Parish to open shelter at Live Oak Jr. High

    August 29, 2021 9:35 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Locals in Livingston Parish who need a safe place to shelter during Hurricane Ida will be able to temporarily relocate to Live Oak Jr. High (300830 Old LA Hwy 16) in Denham Springs beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday. Locals who choose to stay at the shelter... more »
  • Baton Rouge animal shelter overflowing with kittens, looking for help Play Video

    May 31, 2021 7:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It's breeding season for cats and kittens are being dropped off by the dozens at Companion Animal Alliance. "In May alone, we have actually intaken over 500-hundred cats, in just 30 to 31 days," CAA Executive Director Jillian Sergio said. Most of the cats are... more »
  • Baton Rouge hotels fill up as winter storm brings power outages Play Video

    February 16, 2021 6:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Hotels are typically filled for Mardi Gras, but they are booked up for a different reason Tuesday. Power outages have many families booking hotels just to stay warm. "It's been very uncomfortable, inconvenient, cold," Herman Mitchell said. When the power went out at Mitchell's home,... more »
  • At least 100 cats & dogs rescued from dead woman's home Play Video

    January 25, 2021 7:45 PM

    ST. FRANCISVILLE - At least a dozen more cats and dogs came into the Pointe Coupee Parish animal shelter Monday after a gruesome discovery over the weekend. Shelter directors Stacie McKnight says they received a call to help after a woman in St. Francisville died, leaving behind at least... more »
  • Miscommunication may force rebuilding flood victim to start over from scratch Play Video

    November 14, 2017 6:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As people rebuild from last year's flood, they're making sure all their paperwork is in order. One woman says she's done that, but the City-Parish says she missed a step. That step is halting her from pulling permits to proceed with the rest of the work she... 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 »
  • Mega-shelter opened in Alexandria for Texas flood survivors

    August 31, 2017 9:25 AM

    BATON ROUGE- An LSU AgCenter mega-shelter opened last night in Alexandria for Texas residents affected by Tropical Storm Harvey. The shelter is staffed by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. There were 2,000 cots set up August 25 in preparation for possible flooding. “Taking care... more »
  • Cara's House animal shelter awarded $50,000 for post-flood expansion

    January 31, 2017 1:23 PM

    SORRENTO – Cara's House animal shelter has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its new expansion following the August 2016 flood. The Petco Foundation investment will help pay for three new buildings that will house additional dogs and cats available for adoption. "CARA's... more »
  • FEMA extends TSA program to January 17

    December 15, 2016 3:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE – FEMA has approved Louisiana’s request to extend the Traditional Sheltering Assistance program until January 2017. The TSA program is intended to provide “short-term sheltering” to flood survivors by allowing them to stay in FEMA approved hotel rooms. State officials requested the extension due to a... more »
  • 20-year-old arrested for looking at child porn while volunteering

    November 22, 2016 4:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A man has been arrested after looking at child porn while volunteering at an animal shelter. 20-year-old Connor McCullough was arrested for one count of pornography involving juveniles. McCullough was a volunteer for Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS), a volunteer organization for animal welfare.... more »
  • Red Cross shelter at Celtic Studios closes Wednesday Play Video

    October 5, 2016 6:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The last Red Cross shelter at Celtic Studios for residents impacted by the August flood closed on Wednesday. More than 300 people hit by the flood stayed in the shelter and called the studio home for several weeks. "These folks here in the Celtic Center... more »
  • Residents moved from River Center to Celtic Studios still in need of homes Play Video

    September 19, 2016 5:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE – It has been a week since displaced residents were moved from the now closed shelter at the River Center to Celtic Studios off of Airline Highway. However, residents are still trying to get back on their feet. Inside Celtic's Stage 5 studio case workers are still... more »
  • Shelter at Lamar Dixon Expo Center closes

    September 16, 2016 4:31 PM

    ASCENSION – Ascension Homeland Security has closed its shelter for flood victims at the Lamar Dixon Center as of Friday morning. The shelter transitioned from being operated by the Red Cross to the parish homeland security office on Monday, Sept. 12. Parish employees met with families to locate them... more »
  • Red Cross to transition residents out of River Center shelter on Thursday

    September 13, 2016 11:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The Red Cross shelter at the Baton Rouge River Center is set to transition displaced residents out of its location on Thursday. According to Red Cross officials, the shelter will begin transitioning displaced residents throughout the week to permanent or temporary housing until Thursday. The residents... more »
  • Lamar Dixon shelter reopens after parish steps in Play Video

    September 12, 2016 11:24 PM

    GONZALES - People staying at the Lamar Dixon Center shelter following the flood were told they would have to be out by this evening by 4 o'clock. The Red Cross in charge of the shelter told the several dozen still there that it was time to pack their stuff... more »
  • Lamar Dixon, River Center shelters to close next week

    September 10, 2016 5:55 PM

    GONZALES – A spokesperson for the Red Cross confirmed that both the Baton Rouge River Center and Lamar Dixon Expo Center shelters will be closed next week. A spokesperson for the Red Cross said the Lamar Dixon shelter will close Tuesday, Sept. 13 and the River Center shelter will... more »
  • Nearly 850 still living at Baton Rouge River Center Play Video

    August 30, 2016 5:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Almost two weeks after catastrophic flooding swamped many communities in our area, hundreds are still living in shelters. The Red Cross operates the shelter and said the number of people who are staying there is decreasing each day. The Red Cross estimates it could be another three weeks... more »
  • Around 850 residents remain in River Center shelter

    August 30, 2016 4:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The American Red Cross reports about 850 people are still staying at the Baton Rouge River Center after it was converted into a shelter for residents displaced by this month's floods. The aid organization says thousands of volunteers have come from across the nation to the... more »
  • Alabama horse sanctuary to shelter horses caught in flood

    August 30, 2016 9:39 AM

    DOTHAN - A horse sanctuary in Alabama is looking to come to the aid of a pair of horses that were stranded by recent historic flooding in south Louisiana. Lori Dawkins of the Wiregrass Horse Rescue & Sanctuary in Dothan says the horses will be brought to the Alabama... more »
  • Officials respond to Red Cross shelter complaints Play Video

    August 22, 2016 7:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE – People have been taking to social media, upset about how their donations for flood victims have been handled. They claim that the American Red Cross is tossing out the food and clothing they have been given. The Red Cross says that they are in the business... more »
  • Shelter at Celtic Studios in need of items for evacuees

    August 17, 2016 8:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has received a donation request for several items for the flood evacuees at the Celtic Media Centre shelter. Officials ask that the items are dropped off to Celtic Media Centre directly at 10000 Celtic Drive, Baton Rouge, LA... more »
  • Have horse experience? Volunteers needed at Lamar Dixon shelter

    August 17, 2016 4:12 PM

    GONZALES - Volunteers are needed at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales where many residents of Ascension Parish have brought their animals along after flooding displaced them from their homes. The expo center made emergency stalls available for horses that were displaced during the storm, and extra volunteers... more »
  • River Center shelter causing downtown detours

    August 17, 2016 3:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Traffic officials are advising motorists about road closures and detours in the downtown area as the Baton Rouge River Center continues to operate as a shelter for families displaced by recent flooding. River Road in front of the River Center is currently closed. Westbound Government Street... more »
  • Medical volunteers still needed at Celtic Media shelter

    August 16, 2016 9:17 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Medical volunteers are still wanted at the Celtic Media Centre shelter off Airline Highway Tuesday. The soundstage and production facility was converted into a shelter over the weekend as historic flooding thrust many residents of the area out of their homes. By the time Sunday evening... more »
  • Animal rescue is underway, but help is needed

    August 15, 2016 3:58 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana State Animal Response Team and Louisiana SPCA are rescuing animals in flooded areas in Baton Rouge and Hammond. Both agencies are in need of supplies to take care of the animals as more come into the shelters. There are three drop-off locations in the... more »
  • For those in storm shelters, future still uncertain Play Video

    March 15, 2016 7:34 PM

    TICKFAW - The Eagle Heights Community Church has been home for about 80 flood victims since Saturday. For four days, the people who have been staying here have been getting help from church members and Red Cross volunteers. The church gym has been transformed into a shelter with cots... more »
  • Nearly 500 rescued from high water in Hammond Play Video

    March 11, 2016 8:44 AM

    HAMMOND- Emergency crews across Tangipahoa Parish have their hands full with widespread flooding and heavy rainfall. Authorities spent early Friday morning responding to calls about people trapped by the high flood waters. According to WWL-TV, nearly 200 stranded people had to be rescued throughout the Hammond area Friday morning. However... more »
  • Old Livingston Parish school gym set to become storm shelter Play Video

    February 15, 2016 4:57 PM

    WATSON - The gymnasium at the old Live Oak High School campus in the Watson area will be renovated and upgraded into a Red Cross worthy storm shelter. The work, with an estimated cost of $1.9 million, will be funded 75 percent by FEMA with the rest coming from the... more »
  • Renovations nearly finished at Walker animal shelter Play Video

    February 2, 2016 6:32 PM

    WALKER - The $150,000 overhaul at the Walker Animal Control Shelter is nearly finished. As the work wraps up this week, the transformation is night and day. It's been in the works for the past seven years for Walker Councilwoman Scarlett Major who volunteers at the shelter often. ... more »
  • Salvation Army extends shelter hours

    January 22, 2016 7:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE – With harsh winter weather blowing into Baton Rouge over the weekend, the Baton Rouge Salvation Army announced that the shelter on Airline Hwy will have extended hours Friday. Captain Brett Meredith said the shelter located at 7361 Airline Hwy. opened at 4 p.m. and residents... 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 »
  • State unveils mobile pet shelter Play Video

    August 27, 2015 7:42 PM

    GONZALES - The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry unveiled its new mobile pet shelter. It's a trailer that's designed to drive around picking up animals who need to evacuate in the event of a disaster. "We can go on-site where there is an emergency. And this is... more »
  • Questions raised after dog bites two kids, returned to owners Play Video

    March 5, 2013 5:35 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - A dog that's bitten two kids in Livingston Parish was released back to its owner and parents are outraged. In January, the neighbor's Weimaraner bit Michael and Tammy Gardner's eight-year-old son, Kaden. "After it bit me, I closed my eyes and I didn't see the dog,"... more »

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