Beware of COVID-19 Stimulus Scams!
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The federal government is preparing to distribute economic stimulus funds to most Americans during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has put out a warning to taxpayers to be wary of potential sca... Read full article
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
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When Dot Thibodeaux found herself raising her grandson, she felt alone and like she had no one to turn to for guidance. It turned out her friend, Danna Spayde, was facing the same issues as Dot, so they decided to form a support group called “Second ... Read full article
The Unseen Impacts of the Texas Floods
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Going through any natural disaster is devastating. Juggling losing your home and everything inside with also having a medically complex child is beyond my comprehension. ... Read full article
The Life of a Single Mom
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For Maggio, the founder of The Life of a Single Mom (TLSM), the burning desire in her heart to give back to single moms motivated her to start a small group of single moms out of her home. ... Read full article
LDOE Expands At-Home Care and Learning for Families
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The Louisiana Department of Education has expanded its at-home care and learning supports for families who are home with young children as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak.... Read full article
2nd Dose of COVID Vaccines in Baton Rouge
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It was second dose day for the COVID-19 vaccine for Ochsner Baton Rouge employees last January 5, 2021.... Read full article
Rachael Pearson
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For Rachael Pearson, becoming a mom was a 10 year journey. Due to a congenital heart defect, Rachael had undergone three separate open-heart surgeries when she was little. However, when she got older and wanted to start a family, Rachael’s doctor rec... Read full article
CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates
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You’ve probably heard about CASA on the radio during their playhouse giveaway or maybe on a billboard, but you may have no idea what the advocates actually do.... Read full article
Litterbugs No More: Litter Education in Louisiana
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Susan Russell, Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, says litter education is critical because it will give children the tools they need to create and sustain environmentally friendly habits.... Read full article