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• Several community leaders recognized by Gov. Jeff Landry for World Wish Month Play Video

  April 27, 2026 11:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry recognized several community leaders during a special meeting at the Old Governor's Mansion on Monday in honor of World Wish Month. World Wish Month highlights the Make-A-Wish Foundation's dedication to changing the lives of families across the state. The organization works to... more »

• 2nd & Charles headed to Siegen Lane Marketplace

  April 13, 2026 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge 2nd & Charles store will be moving to Siegen Marketplace, according to commercial permits. The store, which is owned by Books-A-Million, will be moving out of its current location in Acadian Village and headed to South Mall Drive, where Joann Fabric and Crafts... more »

• WBRZ's 'Fill a Prescription' campaign, providing prescription services to needy, ends Monday Play Video

  April 6, 2026 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — WBRZ's "Fill a Prescription" campaign, which aims to provide prescription services for those in need, ends Monday. Watch the video to hear more about the initiative from Pat Shingleton. more »

• Inaugural Bucking for a Cure St. Jude Benefit raises money for kids battling cancer Play Video

  February 21, 2026 3:40 PM

  NEW ROADS — The inaugural Bucking for a Cure St. Jude Benefit took place on Saturday at the Pointe Coupee Multi-Use Center. The event benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital featured flags honoring patients, some of whom have unfortunately lost their battles against cancer. "Just last week, we... more »

• 2 Make a Difference: The Steam Expo Play Video

  February 13, 2026 11:44 PM

  GREENSBURG — In this week's 2 Make a Difference, Sylvia Weatherspoon covers the St. Helena Parish Steam Expo, which provides experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts/agriculture and math outside of the classroom. If you know someone who makes a difference, send their name, contact information and a brief summary... more »

• 2 Make a Difference: Krewe de Canines Play Video

  January 31, 2026 12:14 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — In this week's 2 Make a Difference, Sylvia Weatherspoon covers Krewe de Canines in St. Francisville, a parade with over 40 dogs in participation. If you know someone who makes a difference, send their name, contact information and a brief summary of their story to sylvia@wbrz.com. more »

• Man accused of stealing iPad, using owner's identity to apply for loans arrested two years after theft

  February 13, 2025 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of breaking into a Baton Rouge home and stealing a non-password-protected iPad was arrested by police nearly two years after he used the tablet to transfer thousands of dollars to himself, among other instances of identity theft. Police said that Cody Moore, 35,... more »

• Man allegedly tried to rob woman in Walmart parking lot, claimed it was a prank

  December 7, 2020 5:39 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A man arrested for an alleged robbery attempt outside a local Walmart claims it was just a prank gone wrong. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Jonathan Ambeau, 23, of Baton Rouge was arrested for the crime Monday. Surveillance cameras outside the Port Allen... more »