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4 days ago
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Baker city leaders launch mobile unit service to help with utility bills
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – In Louisiana, where utilities can spike during the hot summer months, many families struggle to keep up. But a new partnership is bringing hope and helping those who need it most. 'What we want to do is meet the community where they are, and we want to be in the community providing basic needs because everybody deserves basic needs. We want to be accessible as a mayor's office to our community to make sure that whatever they need, we can meet that need,' said Christopher Toombs, who works with the Office of Mayor-President Sid Edwards. Toombs says covering basic needs like electricity is critical. For families facing financial challenges, help with utility payments can mean a chance to get back on their feet. 'I've seen families completely transform by having their basic needs met. I mean, when you lose your energy and you need energy, and the energy is turned on, you see opportunity. When you have rental assistance, people that need help with their rent and their rent is made, then that gives them another 30 days to get more support.' This not only helps the community in paying their bills but also with many other services and needs as well. The purpose of having events like this is to build trust and show residents that help is available if needed. 'The city government is here to help assist and propel you to the next step in life. If you want a career, we've got you with EmployBR. If you want to help with some basic needs, we've got you with OSS. If your child needs an opportunity for early education, we've got Head Start.' Family alleges Grindr fails to protect minors, leading to death of Florida teen Baker city leaders launch mobile unit service to help with utility bills Chrysler at 100: Plans for a bold comeback Illinois woman loses $62K to scammer impersonating Kevin Costner Scientists hooking flies on cocaine to study addiction: Reports Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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Job seekers encouraged by Mayor-President Edwards at Baton Rouge River Center
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — People in Baton Rouge looking for their next job opportunity may have found it at the River Center. Businesses had the chance to find people who could be the right fit. Bernell Jones is a junior Psychology student at Southern University, looking for a job at the River Center. He said there should be more events like this. 'Looking for job opportunities as a college student, I need help in my career endeavors, like internships, and career development,' Jones mentioned. 'I believe it helps. A young person looking for opportunities – we need help too.'Over 900 people came out looking for their next opportunity. Mayor-President Sid Edwards said many industries are looking for the right person, and it just takes finding the right fit.'We want you to stay in Baton Rouge. I wish you the best of luck this morning. We have a wide array of opportunities and positions in Baton Rouge, we're excited about where we're going with the city,' said agree – and they highlight the many benefits to working in Baton Rouge. Amanda Stanley with EmployBR said, 'We've got a variety of companies here – we have healthcare, Lane Memorial, Baton Rouge General, construction, MMR, Turner.'Jones said he wants more events like this because they would help people living said, 'If no one is willing to give you experience, how do you get it?' House panel advances sweeping bill of Trump immigration priorities 'I never stopped looking': Mother seeking answers after daughter still missing after two years Ascension Parish subdivisions to vote on new property taxes for infrastructure Honeybee Crisis: Louisiana beekeepers report historic colony losses Hundreds rally at Louisiana Capitol for Anti-Hunger Day to highlight food insecurity Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
- Business
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Baton Rouge job fair set for April 30: What to know
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — People in the Baton Rouge area looking for a new job can attend the EmployBR Regional Job Fair this month. Several companies will be doing on-the-spot job interviews. A turnout of about 700 to 1,000 people is expected for the Wednesday, April 30 job fair. Skip the line by registering early online. 'We want you to prepare like you're coming to get the job today,' Director of EmployBR Amanda Stanley said. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library will help people prepare with a seminar at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26. The library offers resources to help people write resumes, practice for job interviews and job searching. Free continental breakfast and lunch will be provided at the job fair. The 10 jobs expected to decline over the next decade When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. Entry schedule: 7 a.m. for employer/vendor arrival; 9 a.m. for veteran and disability entry; 10 a.m. for general public entry. Where: Raising Cane's River Center Ballroom, 275 S. River Road, Baton Rouge. People are asked to enter from St. Louis Street. Free parking is available in the East Garage at 345 St. Louis St. The NFL's most powerful piece of paper — the Draft Card Biopic of Anthony Bourdain to star Dominic Sessa, Antonio Banderas: reports Baton Rouge job fair set for April 30: What to know Enjoy the wildlife at BREC Baton Rouge Zoo's 'Roar and Pour' event Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over DEI rollback Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
