Category Archives: News
Obligations and expectations this time of year can bring about holiday depression
Holiday depression refers to situational depression that's often experienced during the holidays when individuals can feel a combination of stress, sadness, and high expectations. And while some belie...
Dec 23, 2022 Anthony Tran / Unsplash
Federal recovery money available for victims of hurricanes in 2020 and '21. Don't let it slip by
The state Office of Community Development wants homeowners impacted by the hurricanes of 2020 and 2021 to know they can apply for federal aid through the Restore Louisiana Homeowners Assistance Progra...
Dec 22, 2022
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy shares priorities for 2023 Congress
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says his priorities in 2023 will include working in a divided Congress on issues that can receive bi-partisan support. He says fixing Social Security is one such issue. "No, ...
Dec 22, 2022 Senator Bill Cassidy (R) - Louisiana
AARP: COVID cases and deaths are increasing among nursing home
A surge in COVID cases is impacting nursing homes across the country. Louisiana AARP Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl said their dashboard shows an increase in cases among residents and staff, and dea...
Dec 22, 2022
Humane Society inundated with calls about pets left out in freezing weather
Louisiana Humane Society director Jeff Dorson says the arrival of very cold winter weather has led to a sharp increase in calls about pets left outside without adequate shelter. "It's just so disturbi...
Dec 22, 2022
Red Cross needs volunteers to help with tornado recovery
The American Red Cross has put out an urgent call for volunteers to help people impacted by last week's tornadoes. Ed Bush is the executive director of the Capital-West area of the Louisiana Red Cross...
Dec 22, 2022
Fort Polk soldier sues the Biden White House over denying religious exemption from the COVID shots
The Pelican Institute for Public Policy files suit against the White House on behalf of a Fort Polk soldier who refuses to get the COVID shots. Pelican's Special Counsel James Baehr says 16-year veter...
Dec 21, 2022
GOHSEP prepares for winter freeze
The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is helping parishes get ready for the upcoming freeze. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele said the organization held calls with all 6...
Dec 21, 2022 stems.gohsep.la.gov
Ask the Governor for December
On this month's edition of Ask the Governor. John Bel Edwards looks back at his seven years in office. He also answer questions on carbon capturing, surplus dollars and I-10 expansion in Baton Rouge. ...
Dec 21, 2022
Artic Blast on its way
An artic blast will invade Louisiana tomorrow bringing bitterly cold temperatures with it. State Climatologist Barry Keim says temperatures will drop like a rock after the cold passes through. "We can...
Dec 21, 2022
