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Health Notes is an occasional listing of health happenings around Louisiana. Have something you'd like to share? Contact us at [email protected]. The Louisiana Department of Health issued SUN Bucks in May and will continue throughout the summer. The program provides $120 in grocery benefits to help ensur

DONALDSONVILLE — Donaldsonville held its annual Juneteenth music festival, a tradition in the city for more than 30 years. The event featured food, vendors and live music. The River Road African American Museum in Donaldsonville will host a celebration starting at 10 a.m. on Friday.

Outstanding field performer: Warren Gougisha, Southern Lab, Jr. Warren Gougisha knew the task at hand entering the Class 1A track and field championships. The Kittens looked to defend their Class 1A boys team state title, and Gougisha played a key role after he captured state titles in the high jump and the triple jump

Sometimes the desire to fit in is so overwhelming that even engaging in reckless behavior doesn’t override the quest to feel normal. In the new feature film “Under the Lights,” Sam (Pearce Joza of Disney's "Zombies" franchise) has epilepsy and is willing to risk the strobing lights that bring on his seizures, just so h

ST. GABRIEL — The fourth warden to lead Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in two years sat down with WBRZ Investigative Unit's Bess Casserleigh to talk about what has changed at the prison in the six months since he took over. Warden Travis Day brings 27 years of corrections experience...

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Families from across Ascension Parish and beyond gathered Saturday for the 31st annual Juneteenth celebration in Donaldsonville, marking the holiday with live entertainment, food vendors, and historical presentations. For Dontracy Carter, the event represents more than a gathering. “It mean

The heat holds through today, but the heavy rain threat builds for early next week. Today and tonight: Another hot and humid day is ahead across the Capital Region. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the lower and middle 90s, with heat index values approaching 105 degrees during the hottest part of the day. A few i

BATON ROUGE - Two inmates, one serving a life sentence for second-degree murder and the other serving 20 years for home invasion, are speaking to young people in Baton Rouge through a program meant to show the consequences of violent crime. Rashawn Williams and Desmond Kennedy share their message through...

LSU and Lane Kiffin thought flipping America’s No. 1 WR, Easton Royal, from Texas was a given. As a New Orleans native, Royal seemed primed for Louisiana, especially with a massive NIL offer that could make him the highest-paid 2027 recruit. But the Florida Gators crashed the party after a successful visit with Royal a

Most teachers in East Baton Rouge Parish public schools will get a raise after the school board unanimously approved Superintendent LaMont Cole’s proposed budget on Thursday night. The budget increases starting pay for teachers with a bachelor’s degree by $6,000 to $56,000. Cole said the goal is to make...