Tagged News

• Local single moms organization uses national grant to support more single mothers Play Video

  April 3, 2022 12:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Life of a Single Mom organization is using funds from a national grant to support single moms. Nicole Rosas joined The Life of a Single Mom about 10 years ago. “I thought it was just a bunch of single moms, like bashing their exes,... more »

• '225 Gives' event encourages donations in support of local non-profits Play Video

  December 1, 2020 6:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Tuesday, Dec. 1 is a special day for all who wish to actively support non-profit organizations in the Baton Rouge area. As non-profits across the capital reel from the devastating financial impacts of the COVID health crisis, every dollar these organizations receive helps to sustain them.... more »

• Diocese of Baton Rouge: Local Catholic schools to accept displaced students

  September 1, 2020 9:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Hurricane Laura's devastating impact on Louisiana has inspired a number of individuals and organizations to find ways to help displaced evacuees. One such organization is the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Its Catholic schools are opening their doors to displaced students from dioceses affected by Hurricane Laura.... more »

• EBR Housing Authority donates COVID-care packages to families in need

  July 21, 2020 7:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As Baton Rouge residents continue to battle the impact of novel coronavirus, The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA) is taking steps to offer support and practical help. The organization is spearheading an initiative to provide local families in housing communities with care packages as... more »

• BASF donates over $300,000 to Capital Area United Way

  June 1, 2020 6:19 AM

  GEISMAR – One of Louisiana's most recognized manufacturing companies is donating over $300,000 to the Capital Area United Way. On Monday, June 1, BASF announced a $355,000 donation to the Capital Area United Way. Capital Area United Way is a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of locals... more »

• The Fehoko's brought the Haka once again for the big game Play Video

  November 3, 2018 10:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Tigers couldn't face-off Crimson Tide without a little pregame hype. LSU defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko met up with his family before kick-off and his father Vili and brother VJ brought out back for the traditional Polynesian chant with Breiden to encourage and inspire him against Alabama.... more »

• Football fans showed no mercy in their signs for ESPN's College Game Day

  November 3, 2018 5:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The biggest game of the season, a face-off between LSU and Alabama in Death Valley Saturday night. ESPN's College Gameday is on campus for the must-see rivalry game. Hundreds of fans woke up bright and early to watch the show bringing cheer and a few signs. ... more »

• Non-profit groups donate to Harvey first responders Play Video

  September 3, 2017 7:40 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - In Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and Central, two non-profits, "Back the Blue" and "Behind the Line," spent their weekend collecting hundreds of donations. Saturday the volunteers collected at BRPD Headquarters on Airline Hwy. and Sam’s Club in Denham Springs. Sunday, the two groups collected donations at... more »

• Senators Kennedy, Cassidy voice support of Trump's travel ban; Richmond calls 'unjust'

  January 30, 2017 2:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy both voiced their opinions in support of the temporary travel ban issued by President Donald Trump on Jan. 27, while Congressman Cedric Richmond called the ban "unjust." President Trump signed an executive order banning citizens from Iraq, Iran, Syria, Libya,... more »

• Texas mascot shows support to Mike VI

  October 11, 2016 11:09 AM

  TEXAS- The University of Texas Silver Spurs showed their support to LSU's Mike VI when the news broke that the tiger has cancer. The Texas Longhorns' mascot along with the Texas Silver Spurs, Bevo XV, sent Mike VI a purple and gold flower arrangement to show their support and... more »

• Texas law enforcement helps Livingston parish deputies

  August 25, 2016 6:54 PM

  LIVINGSTON – About 70 of the 300 deputies at the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office are displaced due to last week's flood. As they continue to work long hours, their family members in blue from Texas are stepping up to support them. Tammy Bowden's husband is a Sergeant for Livingston... more »

• Sisters tie blue ribbons to mailboxes, honor law enforcement Play Video

  September 10, 2015 4:07 PM

  WALKER - Two sisters have joined an effort to help make a difference in their communities by posting blue ribbons on their mailboxes. Brittany Daigle of Central and Kimberly Dicapo of Walker have been going door to door in their neighborhoods to show support for members of law enforcement. ... more »