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‘We belong’: Baton Rouge nonprofit works to empower people with disabilities

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For families living with disabilities, finding the right resources and support can sometimes feel overwhelming. Families Helping Families is working to make sure those families know they are not alone. The Baton Rouge-area nonprofit provides financial, educational, and mental health support to
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Coleman Helps Lead Baton Rouge’s Push to Transform River Center Into Downtown Economic Engine

BATON ROUGE, La. — For years, Baton Rouge leaders have talked about what it would take to transform the River Center into a modern convention and entertainment destination capable of competing for major events and visitors. Now, the conversation is moving from vision to execution — and District 10...
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Company donates generator to protect St. Gabriel boy’s health after WAFB report on power...

ST. GABRIEL, La. (WAFB) — A power outage is an inconvenience for most families. For the Judd family, it can put their two-year-old son’s health at risk. Briggs has a lung condition. His medical equipment needs electricity. His medicine needs refrigeration. His lungs need controlled temperatures and air quality.
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Man wanted for raping preteen girl between 2019, 2021 arrested, booked into EBR Parish...

BATON ROUGE — A man wanted for raping a preteen girl between 2019 and 2021 has been arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Santroy Jefferson, 37, allegedly raped a girl for several years before the child and her mother moved from Baton Rouge to North Carolina.
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Van goes missing after Baton Rouge auto shop suddenly closes

BATON ROUGE — Last week, a car repair shop closed its doors on Jefferson Highway. One woman reached out to 2 On Your Side because her van, which had been at the shop, is missing. Iesha Lollis says her van was at Rocket Auto for two weeks. Service technicians...
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Father of Denham Springs 11-year-old battling cancer says she has months to live after...

DENHAM SPRINGS — The father of a Denham Springs 11-year-old girl battling brain cancer says her tumor has progressed. Katie Tanton has between one and four months to live following the tumor's progression, her father, Austin Tanton, told WBRZ on Wednesday. The family's life was upended following her diagnosis....
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‘Please stop’: Camera captures moment vehicle appears to drive past stopped school bus in...

VIDEO: The Addis Police Department is investigating after a vehicle was observed driving past a school bus with its stop-signal arm extended on Thursday morning.
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‘Thank God for it All,’ a story of unwavering conviction by Dr. Cynthia Stephens

Stephens said her book goes into detail discussing the situations she's endured and will help someone, leading them in the right direction.
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Thursday PM Forecast: hot end to a hot month with a few afternoon thunderstorms

Though not as widespread as Thursday and Monday earlier this week, isolated to scattered pop-up showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through the weekend. However, they will come after ample warming, with more highs in the mid-90s ahead. Afternoon storms: scattered activity most days, no washouts. Remai
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Baton Rouge-area Verizon customers experiencing cell service issues

BATON ROUGE — Verizon customers in the capital region are seeing issues with their cellular service on Thursday. According to Verizon's website, customers in Baton Rouge are having problems with data, voice, text and wireless home internet. In a statement sent to WBRZ, a Verizon spokesperson said, "We are...

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