Louisiana
Louisiana lends a hand to states affected by Helene
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Local rescue organizations and first responders from Louisiana have headed out to the states affected by Hurricane Helene.
“We’re hearing reports about entire towns being washed away, people being trapped on mountains,” said Brian Trascher, Vice President and Public Information Officer for the United Cajun Navy.
Hurricane Helene destroyed many areas in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
“I know right now it seems hopeless, but just know that law enforcement, and local officials, and that the national guard out of those areas, they do know that you guys are out there, they do know you’re stuck, they do know the situation is they’re doing everything they can to get to you,” added Trascher.
The United Cajun Navy has made its way to the damaged states to assist in relief.
”We’re actually getting calls from the national guard, asking if we can assist with extractions because even with all their resources they are overwhelmed,” explained Trascher.
Trascher tells WAFB they have two dozen volunteer crews spanning across the states in Helene’s path. They have crews in Florida, near the Georgia border, and they have crews assisting with lifesaving rescues in the Carolinas and Tennessee.
“We’re getting calls of people saying, ‘Hey I haven’t heard from my grandmother for two days ago and I’m looking for my nephew and his wife.’ There’s a lot of people who have lost touch with their loved ones and they don’t know if they’re alive or dead and it’s really gut-wrenching to hear come in,” said Trascher.
Acadian Ambulance has sent 30 ambulances filled with 62 crew members to South Carolina to assist in disaster relief and lifesaving efforts. South Carolina is also receiving help from an urban search and rescue team consisting of Baton Rouge, Zachary, and East Side Fire Departments, as well as Louisiana Fire Marshal and East Baton Rouge EMS. Their crew consists of 21 people.
“Our team consists of structural collapse specialists, these guys are able to go into structures to get people out, we’re also a wide area search specialist, so we can cover a wide area and do damage assessments,” said Baton Rouge Fire Chief, Michael Kimble.
He says they headed to South Carolina thanks to a partnership between Governor Landry and Mayor-President Broome’s office.
”To go out and help others, it just says a lot about our state, our parish, and our community,’ added Kimble.
Chief Kimble says that they are in Greenville which has had little to no communication since the storm passed through.
”Cell phones are down, technologies down, no internet. So, these folks haven’t even been seen or touched since the impact of the storm,” explained Kimble.
Chief Kimble said anytime devastation has hit Louisiana, South Carolina has assisted, and now it’s time to return the favor. They are looking to be out there until the middle of next week.
If you would like to volunteer or donate to the United Cajun Navy, that information can be found here.
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The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 3, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 3 drawing
18-21-40-53-60, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 3
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Jan. 3 drawing
0-9-4
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Jan. 3 drawing
3-0-6-9
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from Jan. 3 drawing
8-7-5-3-0
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12-18-20-29-34
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01-14-18-20-27-41
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All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
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The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 28, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 28 drawing
9-7-6
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Dec. 28 drawing
9-0-5-0
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from Dec. 28 drawing
3-3-8-8-8
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Louisiana editor. You can send feedback using this form.
AUSTIN, Texas — Senior Kyla Oldacre scored a career-high 22 points and Madison Booker added 20 to help No. 2 Texas finish its non-conference schedule undefeated with a 120-38 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday.
Texas (15-0) has won 34 straight home games. First-half scoring bursts of 26-0 and 21-0 secured the victory early.
The Longhorns scored 68 points in the paint against an opponent that used no player taller than six feet in its rotation. The 6-6 Oldacre hit 9 of 10 shots from the field and 4 of 5 free throws in 19 minutes off the bench.
A starting lineup that includes four guards did not help the Lady Lions avoid ball-handling and passing mistakes. They committed 30 turnovers that Texas converted into 50 points. Twenty turnovers came in the first half before Texas pulled out of its full-court defense.
Jordan Lee scored 16 for Texas, including four 3-pointers. Breya Cunningham and Bryanna Preston each scored 12, with Preston also producing three of the Longhorns’ 16 steals. Rori Harmon had six assists and no turnovers, increasing her string to 57 and three over the last six games.
Eryn McKinzie led Southeastern Louisiana (2-8) with 13 points. The 38 points scored by the Lady Lions is their second-lowest production this season. They lost to LSU 115-26 on Nov. 6.
Texas beat nationally ranked UCLA, South Carolina, North Carolina and Baylor, using a seven-player rotation that was missing the injured Ashton Judd, Aaliyah Crump and Bryanna Preston. Judd and Preston have returned, but Crump, a freshman who averaged 13 points in her first five games, missed the last 10 with a foot injury.
Southeastern Louisiana guard Eryn McKinzie (3) is defended by Texas guard Ashton Judd (21) and forward Teya Sidberry (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Austin, Texas. Credit: AP/Stephen Spillman
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