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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Around the mid 1930′s there was an increase in the African American middle class, creating opportunity for more traveling. But with Jim Crow laws and segregation still in place, traveling sometimes could dangerous.
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Andrew Overland of Denham Springs says he rented a storage unit at Life Storage in Hammond in May. He says he paid for a climate controlled unit, which he says he thought would protect his property.
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The “Good Life” barbershop on Mickens Road held a back-to-school bash on Sunday, August 8, from noon to 4 p.m.
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First, the eviction moratorium was gone, but now, it’s back for a limited time for folks hurting because of the pandemic.
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Native Brian Jordan Jr., who plays Maurice in Tyler Perry’s hit tv series ‘Sistas,’ returns to Baton Rouge to produce his new musical, 'Riley'
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The CDC moratorium that stopped some evictions during the pandemic ends June 30 but there is help for those still facing financial hardships.
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It is important to understand that a landlord’s insurance policy generally does not cover a tenant’s damaged items by a flood event or the costs associated with vacating the apartment or home.
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Two employees of the IHOP restaurant on Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge were shot while on break behind the restaurant Tuesday.
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A man accused of murder in Pointe Coupee Parish shot and killed himself as he was about to be arrested in Baton Rouge early Thursday afternoon, officials said.
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A murder suspect reportedly took his own life as police surrounded his location in Baton Rouge early Thursday afternoon.
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Port Allen High School allowed students to break from class to remember their classmate Jasmine Woods during a balloon release ceremony.
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Some homeowners who live along LA 621 where Bishop Woods Road and JD Broussard Road meet in Gonzales are concerned about traffic in the area.
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Homeowners on Teal Street in Baton Rouge say it’s normally pretty quiet, but that was not the case for these homeowners one morning in November 2020.
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As unemployment plummeted during the pandemic, both renters and landlords felt financial hardships.
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He was approved for financial aid through Restore Louisiana and opted to do his own home repairs instead of accepting a contractor from the program.
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Jacques Dobson says he’s been fighting for more than 10 years to get his property in Zachary back after he says his mortgage company, Southern Funding, failed to pay his property taxes back in 2010.
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Troopers with Louisiana State Police say two Plaquemine men are dead following a head-on crash on Tuesday, March 23.
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East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced her office is launching the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to help provide financial relief to landlords and renters who have been impacted during the pandemic.
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How long is too long to wait when it comes to getting a refund owed to you by a business? Different businesses may have different return policies and it is the consumer’s responsibility to be aware of those policies.
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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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Durell ‘Relly B’ Smylie became an overnight sensation when a video flooded social media feeds of him hopping out of a car trunk singing his jingle “Where the money resides.”
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Most of the power outages are in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and St. Helena Parishes. However, all parishes within the WAFB viewing area are experiencing some power outages.
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Officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department say two people have been displaced from their home following a fire early Monday, Feb. 15.
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Sandy Stacker says she purchased a policy with a home warranty company in 2020. The company is now refusing to pay for the parts to repair her central heating system; although, she claims that was part of their contract agreement.
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The Hotel Lincoln, built in the 1950′s is a historic landmark in Baton Rouge where musical legends like James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and many others stayed while visiting the Capital City. Now, it just an abandoned building, like so many other sites near south Baton Rouge.
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“I would do anything for my kids, but I could not save them from this,” testified Arielle Butler during a house judiciary meeting.
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Diabetics are one of the most at-risk groups for COVID-19 facing more severe illnesses and hospitalizations than the rest of the population.
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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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Barbershops are normally filled with chatter between barbers and clients but one of Louisiana’s oldest barber shops was quiet on Wednesday, Jan. 20 as all eyes were focused on history in the making.
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A group of young entrepreneurs is working to reinvest in parts of North and South Baton Rouge.
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Some Baton Rouge families are still rebuilding after the 2016 flood years later.
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Baker residents were able to go in person to register for the vaccine, rather than attempt to do so online or contact individual pharmacies, which has been difficult for a large group of seniors.
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A popular new hangout spot in the Mid-City area of Baton Rouge is getting a lot of attention. Some of it is good and some of it is bad.
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There has been a lot of concern from those of you at home about what phase we could end up in next week.
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State Sen. Regina Barrow helps eligible patients get COVID-19 vaccine one month after loosing husband to virus.
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Medical workers at Ochsner Baton Rouge got their second coronavirus vaccine Tuesday.
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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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One owner of a fireworks tent in West Baton Rouge said this has been their busiest season since opening.
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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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“Christmas is about hope and rebirth, and Christmas with us is about sharing that hope and love with people who are truly in need."
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Pointe Coupee Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux and his team handed out 30 $100 gift cards Tuesday with the help of community donations.
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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 East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is scheduled to discuss where the school system will construct a new high school in the southeast area of the parish during a meeting Thursday, Dec. 17.
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Nathaniel King bought a car in June, but still hasn’t received a title or registration.
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Parents and students have faced many changes this school year, especially for those doing virtual learning from home.
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The school could soon be the a new site to house alternative school students from EBR Readiness if passed by the board.
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Talks of the Covid-19 vaccination is creating mixed views for people deciding whether it is a safe choice for their family.
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The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) is seeing a lot more claims this year. Some of them have been fraudulent and now it’s affecting your benefits.
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It’s been a record-breaking year for violence in east Baton Rouge. District Attorney Hillar Moore says 109 people have been murdered so far. Community leaders are now promising change.
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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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