WBRZ - Baton Rouge

Updated: April 19, 2013 7:40 PM

Text "LSU" issue & location to 69050.

LSUAthletics is offering a customerfan service - Please share your in-stadium concerns and issues with the Stadium CommandCenter. LSUText is for security and customer issues - we are here to help. If you see something, say something!

Guests are encouraged to report unruly patrons and/or any activity in violation of LSU FanCode of Conduct. LSU Athletics is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.

Updated: April 3, 2013 5:20 AM

Join us for a statewide gun violence prevention round table event featuring Louisiana faith and community leaders. Together we will discuss ways to prevent gun violence and save lives.

Wednesday, April 3 at Noon
Wesley United Methodist Church
544 Government Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Lunch will be provided.

For more information or to RSVP, click here.

Updated: February 28, 2013 4:22 PM
By Russell Jones
Source: DOTD

BATON ROUGE - State transportation officials asked people today to help them improve traffic on the La. 1 corridor.

The Department of Transportation and Development posted a survey for people to answer if they drive along La. 1. DOTD hopes it will help them improve traffic and safety along the route from the Intracoastal Waterway to Bayou Plaquemine.

There are no definite plans as of yet, but those living in Addis near Sugar Plantation Parkway hope those plans keep a traffic signal at a deadly intersection. DOTD installed a temporary light last year at the intersection of Sugar Plantation and La. 1 after multiple fatal crashes.

Click here to take the survey.

Updated: February 28, 2013 4:22 PM
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE - Can't make it to New Orleans for the big game? There's plenty going on this Super Bowl weekend in downtown Baton Rouge.

Super Bowl Fan Fest Experience

Friday and Saturday, 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., North Boulevard Town Square

BANDS

Friday -
The Mulligan Brothers - 12pm-2pm
Orphan Annie - 4pm-6:30pm

Saturday -
Young Band Nation Blues Project - 12pm-2pm
Rockin Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters - 4pm-6:30pm

Members of the Wounded Warrior Regiment will also be honored during Friday's events by the NFL and City of Baton Rouge.

Super Bowl Watch Party

Sunday, 5:35 p.m. game time, North Boulevard Town Square Media Beacon

Updated: February 28, 2013 4:22 PM

BATON ROUGE - Here's a list of Mardi Gras parades and their routes in Baton Rouge and the surrounding area.

Click on the links for each parade's website with more information, including maps of the parade routes.

Feb. 8, 7 p.m. - Krewe of Southdowns
"Time Machine"
Starts at Lee High, ends at Perkins and Stanford.

Feb. 9, Noon - Spanish Town Parade
"A Spanish Town Twinkie Ate My Ding Dong"
Starts and ends on State Capitol Drive near Pentagon Barracks.

Feb. 12, Noon - Beauregard Town Walking Parade
Parade follows sidewalks through Historic Beauregard Town.

Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. - New Roads Community Center Carnival parade
Feb. 12, 2 p.m. - New Roads Lion's Club parade
Both parades follow same route as last year.

If you'd like your event included, send an email to News@WBRZ.com or submit it to our Community Calendar.

Updated: February 28, 2013 4:23 PM
Source: WBRZ

Sylvia Weatherspoon featured how Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge recently helped make one woman's dream of having her own home come true as part of her 2 Make A Difference series.

It took about four months, dozens of volunteers from Exxon Mobile and 2,200 volunteer hours to build the home. It's number 292 for the organization, which started building homes in the capital city in 1989.

If you're interested in volunteering, Habitat will help train you to build their homes. For more information, visit their website.

Updated: February 28, 2013 4:23 PM

If volunteering is part of your New Year's Resolution, we have a suggestion.

Just in time for MLK Day this month, you can help spruce up a group of homes and schools in north Baton Rouge.

The 2013 MLK Day of Service is being organized by the Baton Rouge Delta Development Corporation.

To learn more about how you can take part, click here.

Updated: January 14, 2013 6:47 AM
By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum
Source: WBRZ Weather Center, NWS

Thanks to the heavy rains over the last week, and the expect rain today, area rivers are very running high. Most are even going above their flood stage or have crested. For the latest information on the current stage, forecast crests and dates please click on the links below:

Amite River

Darlington Current Stage & Forecast Crest
Denham Springs Current Stage & Forecast Crest
Bayou Manchac Point Current Stage & Forecast Crest
Port Vincent Current Stage & Forecast Crest
French Settlement Current Stage & Forecast Crest

Comite River

Olive Branch Current Stage & Forecast Crest
Joor Road Current Stage & Forecast Crest

Tickfaw River

Liverpool Current Stage & Forecast Crest
Montpelier Current Stage & Forecast Crest
Holden Current Stage & Forecast Crest

Tangipahoa River

Osyka, MS Current Stage & Forecast Crest
Kentwood Current Stage & Forecast Crest
Amite Current Stage & Forecast Crest
Robert Current Stage & Forecast Crest

Here is a link to a map for the latest river stages!

Watch my latest video forecast for additional details on the river stages.