Sunday, May 19 2013 1:35 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:35:45 GMT
Tree limbs still cover the ground on Barron road in south Caddo Parish, all thanks to a supercell thunderstorm that produced a downburst with winds up to 105 miles per hour.More >>
Tree limbs still cover the ground on Barron road in south Caddo Parish, all thanks to a supercell thunderstorm that produced a downburst with winds up to 105 miles per hour.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:58:17 GMT
JEFF AMYAssociated PressLouisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work. While the labor force was basically flat, according to the federalMore >>
Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work.More >>
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
Generosity is a prominent theme of the season. There are many making sure families around the Capital City have what they need to celebrate.
"Three coming at you," shouts one man to another in the parking lot of Greater King David Baptist Church. He's controlling the traffic flow at the churches Christmas box give-away.
There's a steady line of cars rolling through the parking lot. Church members pack cars with boxes of groceries and bags of fruits and vegetables.
"Our church family comes together every December and feeds 500 needy families in the community and in the church," said Tyrone Dunn.
Dunn and members of the Brotherhood Ministry started getting ready for what they call Operation Feed a Needy Family early Tuesday morning, when an 18-wheeler dropped off loads of food in the parking lot.
Giving away the boxes is something the church has done every year. And every year, they see an increase in need.
"From 200 to 500. We probably could do 1,000 boxes, which wouldn't be enough. But that's where our budget is right now," said Dunn.
Hope Ministries feeds families year round, but during the holiday their food tables are stocked with toys as well.
"We do gifts cards, stocking stuffers and we do toys for kids that are zero to 12 years old," said Janet Simmons, president of the organization.
They call it the Christmas Place and say 300 children will get something under the tree this year. A need they have noticed is rising as well.
Dunn says it's pride that stops some from asking for help. He adds, that's why groups like his are around.
"God is good all the time to everybody. We just want to be a blessing. It's a blessing to be a blessing."
Friday, May 17 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:38:31 GMT
Hours after SPD Chief Willie Shaw fired police Sgt. Matthew Prunty for violating department policies, the union that represents Shreveport Police has vowed to fight the disciplinary action.More >>
Hours after SPD Chief Willie Shaw fired police Sgt. Matthew Prunty for violating department policies, the union that represents Shreveport Police has vowed to fight the disciplinary action.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:11 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:11:43 GMT
(NASA/CNN) - NASA scientists recorded a powerful explosion on the moon recently. A meteoroid struck the lunar surface at speeds of 56,000 mph on March 17. The impact was so powerful the flash of brightMore >>
A meteoroid struck the lunar surface at speeds of 56,000 mph on March 17.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:35 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:35:45 GMT
Tree limbs still cover the ground on Barron road in south Caddo Parish, all thanks to a supercell thunderstorm that produced a downburst with winds up to 105 miles per hour.More >>
Tree limbs still cover the ground on Barron road in south Caddo Parish, all thanks to a supercell thunderstorm that produced a downburst with winds up to 105 miles per hour.More >>
With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects says he's determined to return to duty.More >>
With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects said Sunday he's determined to return to duty.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:47:12 GMT
HOUSTON (KHOU/CBS) – Neighbors near a prostitution sting said customers came so often they affected the flow of traffic. Two juveniles were among the female sex workers, and more than 100 other peopleMore >>
Vice officers made dozens of arrests in the last two weeks during an operation they called the Bissonet Initiative, named for the street the sting took place.More >>
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