Donovan Jackson
WAFB Reporter
Baton Rouge, La.
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Donovan Jackson is a general assignments reporter for WAFB 9News.
On 9News Morning Edition, you'll see Donovan in the 9News Alert Center. There he brings you the latest breaking news stories happening in our area and around the country.
When the morning show is over, he transforms into Action Jackson. His #1 concern is getting YOU the help you need.
Contact Donovan via email at donovanjackson@wafb.com.
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The recent winter storm that affected thousands of families across the state is not much different from any other natural disaster in terms of what homeowners’ insurance will cover.
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If you have already received the vaccine, you can still donate regular plasma, but it will not be geared towards COVID-19 relief efforts.
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Residents at the Ollie Steele nursing home in Baton Rouge were eager to receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday, Jan. 4.
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Your next auto insurance bill may look a little different because a discount most companies started giving earlier this year is ending.
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One Army veteran says he was nearly homeless after falling on some hard times and losing his house.
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The Louisiana Board of Home Inspectors recently expressed concerns, suggesting many home buyers may be skipping one of the most important steps of buying a home.
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High school students across the state have started end of curriculum testing which is required by the department of education.
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Louisiana State Police is warning speeders that its troopers are cracking down on drivers not following speed limits.
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Family and friends gathered Sunday night to remember the life of 19-year-old Coby Beauchamp.
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Along with widespread cleanup efforts after yet another hurricane in Louisiana, many groups are working to make sure families get the resources and supplies they need, especially front-line workers who have been displaced.
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Early voting in Louisiana is officially over. If you didn’t cast your ballot, you’ll now have to wait until Election Day on Nov. 3.
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Pope Francis' comments on same-sex marriage have gained a lot of attention, including in Baton Rouge.
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The Baton Rouge Police Department is responding to reports of a stolen school bus being driven by a juvenile.
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LSU researchers have started testing wastewater from dorms to measure the amount of COVID-19 flowing through campus and identify potential hot spots.
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The romantic comedy was originally intended to run in theaters, but plans were halted due to theaters closing for the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nearly 100,000 voters mailed in their choices on Saturday, July 11.
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Health professionals have stressed there is nothing to fear, and the call does more to help.
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Courts statewide are now proceeding with eviction hearings, however, there’s still help for available families facing financial hardship.
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Protesters for and against the stay-at-home order spent another weekend voicing their concerns outside of the Governor's Mansion.
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Tera Greene is the 350th COVID-19 survivor to be discharged from Our Lady of the Lake Hospital to date.
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Unemployment payments have topped more than $1 billion in Louisiana since mid-March when Governor John Bel Edwards announced the first stay-at-home order.
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Protesters marched from the Louisiana Capitol to the Governor’s Mansion demanding Governor John Bel Edwards reopen the state’s economy.
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According to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), slightly more than 70% of COVID-19 related deaths in the state are among African Americans, most of them with underlying health issues.
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The Krewe of Mutts parade has been held annually for more than 20 years.
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Holden’s mother is offering a hefty reward, $20,000, to anyone willing to come forward with information that could help find her son’s killer.
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Before you put those boxes on the curb, watch 9News at 10 for how your trash could make you a target.
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LSU President F. King Alexander is leaving for the Oregon State University, according to a report from The Advocate.
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Southern is facing Alcorn State in Lorman, Miss. Fans are hopeful the Jags will bring home a win from the SWAC Championship game. However, winning is not only thing on some fans’ minds.
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There was a big turnout for the first day of early voting Saturday, Nov. 2.
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Crazy Dave’s Daiquiri Bar and Grill in Livingston was packed during a fundraiser for Ashlynn Carlock, 6, who is fighting stage four kidney and lung cancer. The fundraiser involved a jambalaya and pastalaya cook-off, vendors, an auction, and a blood drive.
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Community members gathered at the Odell S. Williams African American Museum to restore parts of the museum that had been vandalized and teach children the importance of fellowship.
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Plywood and nails now cover the front door to the Odell S. Williams Now & Then Museum of African American History. It’s where Sadie Roberts-Joseph spent much of her time teaching and educating anyone willing to learn. Unfortunately, visitors can only experience its history from the outside for now.
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Ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, have become a vital resource for travelers. However, those services aren’t available to everyone in Louisiana. Lawmakers are now discussing a bill that could expand services and regulations statewide.
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An investigation into a shooting that left a 14-year-old dead early Wednesday morning remains ongoing.
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A Baton Rouge mother reached out to the 9News Alert Team with concerns about her apartment. She says the conditions at the Summer Grove Condominiums on Florida Boulevard are nearly unlivable.