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Country Singer Todd O'Neill will perform at 'Live after Five'

Country Singer Todd O'Neill will perform at 'Live after Five'

Country Singer Todd O'Neill will close out the Spring Concert Series for Live after Five on Friday, May 24.

The free concert will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Repentance Park in downtown Baton Rouge near the River Center. This will be the last performance for the Spring. 

Come out and bring your lawn chairs.

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Attorney donating 94 child safety seats

Attorney donating 94 child safety seats

By Pam Jones

Local Baton Rouge Personal Injury Attorney Gordon McKernan is bringing awareness to children’s safety in motor vehicles by giving away 94 free car seats. Gordon Gives is proud to announce the giveaway just in time for Summer driving.

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children ages 3 – 14.  Research also shows that when used correctly, child safety and booster seats are extremely effective and can reduce the risk of injury and death in crashes.

The alarming statistics and his own experience handling car wrecks prompted McKernan to donate the seats.  All too often parents receive and re-use car seats because they can’t afford to purchase new ones.  What they don’t realize is car seat companies are constantly updating car seats with new safety features and enhancements.  When a parent uses an old one, they aren’t up-to-date with safety regulations, thus putting the child at a higher risk for harm if in a crash.

Moving on up: Who's getting promoted in our area?

Moving on up: Who's getting promoted in our area?

9News Neighborhoods wants to celebrate your accomplishments. Have you been recently hired, honored, elected, promoted or recognized on the job or in your organizations?

If so, send us a picture and a few paragraphs telling us about it. We'll post it on our website and maybe mention in our newscasts.

Send your information to neighborhoods@wafb.com.

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Operation Oklahoma underway to help Tornado victims

Operation Oklahoma underway to help Tornado victims

 

Power of 9: Operation Oklahoma is underway. 

WAFB Channel 9 in partnership with the Salvation Army and the Baton Rouge Clinic are collecting donations to help the victims of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma.

The collection is taking place today, May 23, at seven locations throughout our viewing area until 7 p.m.

The Salvation Army is looking for these specific items to assist in the recovery: batteries, flash lights, box fans, paper towels, diapers, sanitary wipes and non-perishable foods which include canned vegetables (15 oz.), canned tuna (15 oz.), canned soup (19 oz.), jelly (32 oz.), spaghetti (16 oz.), rice (14 oz.), crackers (16 oz.), canned fruit (15 oz.), canned dinners –Ravioli (15 oz.), peanut butter (28 oz.), macaroni and cheese (7.25 oz), oatmeal (12 oz.), spaghetti sauce (67 oz.), granola bars (9 oz.). These items will fill the Salvation Army’s Food Boxes which will be used to feed the victims and volunteers of the recovery.

No toys or presents will be accepted. No personal notes of any kind.