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- 4 days ago48 min
Rain Will Bring Flowers: The Tabor Family
In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Jordan and Lisa Taylor who discuss their non-profit “Rain Will Bring Flowers” which they formed after losing their son Owen to Suicide in 2023.Timestamps01:48 Owen’s Hidden Struggle09:53 The Day Everything Changed14:02 Rain Will Bring Flowers18:56 Naming the Mission23:01 Warning Signs and Gut Instinct29:10 Reed’s New Perspective35:31 Men and Mental Health39:56 Community Initiatives AheadLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further!Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
- 2 weeks ago41 min
A Mother’s Story: Losing a Son to Fentanyl
In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Jeana Richards. Jeanna’s son Garrett died in April 2024 from fentanyl poisoning. She describes his life, his struggle with addiction and the progress he was making before his death.Timestamps01:39 Garrett’s Life Before Addiction05:33 First Signs of Drug Use16:09 Questions21:43 The Pattern of Abandonment24:19 Grief After Losing Garrett29:11 One Pill Can Kill34:36 A Family Forever ChangedLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further!Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
- 3 weeks ago49 min
When Justice Arrives | Sitting Down With The Family of Herman Harris
In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with the family of Herman Harris, who was killed in his home in Maringouin in 2024, and the trial in Iberville Parish where three defendants were found guilty. His widow, Regina Harris, and their sons describe the emotional toll of the case, the evidence shown at trial, and their relief after the verdict.Timestamps06:17 The Injury That Changed Everything11:21 Trial Evidence Shocks The Widow17:00 Remembering Herman Harris21:46 Sons Recall Their Father31:51 Facing The Defendants In Court41:09 A Father’s Hidden Legacy43:04 Dreams His Family Lost44:07 Carrying Him ForwardLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further!Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
- Aug 20, 202637 min
Making Memories | Blake Posey’s Dad Barry Joins Kiran Chawla
In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Barry Posey, the father of 19 year old Blake Posey as they discuss his son Blake’s diagnose of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and heart failure and how the community stepped up to help make memories for the family.Timestamps04:14 Living With Heart Failure06:02 Saying Everything Now11:17 Forrest Frank Concert Wish15:14 Community Rallies Around Blake19:58 Cars, Wheels, and Bucket Lists26:11 Making Memories Together29:10 Thankful for Every DayLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further!Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
- Aug 13, 20261h 6m
A Decade Later: The Great Flood of 2016
In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with residents, family members and the Mayor of Denham Springs, Gerard Landry as they share the stories of this monumental flood that affected Central, parts of East Baton Rouge, and decimated many areas in Livingston Parish Louisiana. Kiran also shares her own personal story of her experience covering “The Great Flood”, where we have been, and how far we have come in the 10 years since. Timestamps00:17 Flood Memories Begin06:02 Lost in the Rising Water23:15 Returning to Ruin31:23 City Hall Underwater44:57 A Mayor’s Flood Nightmare59:35 Faith After the FloodLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team RealtyIf you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further! Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
- Aug 6, 202653 min
Not Giving Up: BRPD Chief T.J. Morse on the Continued Search for Ja’Derrius Minnieweather
In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with BRPD Chief T.J. Morse as he discusses the continued search efforts in the East Baton Rouge Parish Landfill to bring Ja’Derrius Minnieweather home.They talk about how a body isn't necessary at this point for a prosecution and that they're wanting to give a family some sense of closure. They wrap up talking about the shooting at the Mall of Louisiana and recruiting is ongoing at this time for the next BRPD academy after the agency has now become the highest paid department in the state.Timestamps08:39 Evidence Leads to Landfill19:47 Search Operations Begin32:28 Ongoing Commitment3:12 How the Search Area Shrunk40:07 Questions About the Teen Girl45:09 Mall Shooting UpdateTagsLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team RealtyIf you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further! Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
- Jul 30, 202656 min
Proactive Policing Push: City of Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr.
In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with City of Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr as he discusses the recent crime and enforcement efforts in the city of Hammond. Chief Bergeron covers everything from recent downtown arrests, to increased patrols with support from state and federal agencies.They then discuss two officers credited with saving lives, including at a school, and the chief's recent award for chief of the year in Louisiana. Timestamps07:55 Downtown Arrest Crackdown14:03 Gang Violence and Drugs17:23 Proactive Policing Push35:40 School Shooting Stopped44:11 Heroism at Cinco de Mayo46:47 Chief of the YearLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team RealtyIf you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further! Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
- Jul 23, 202653 min
Career Prosecutor: Newly Retired Prosecutor Dana Cummings On 33 Years In The Baton Rouge DA’s Office
In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down Dana Cummings, a retired lead prosecutor for the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office, to discuss her 33-year’s as a career prosecutor. They discuss her early days in the DA’s office, starting in the non-support division before moving into criminal cases, and the long path that led her through different offices and assignments.Timestamps05:13 Memorable Trials and DNA16:27 Families, Verdicts, and Justice30:10 Justice Over Money33:29 Cases That Never Leave37:30 Trauma Behind the Photos46:49 Retirement and What’s NextLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further!Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
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