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  • Baton Rouge Police officer recognized for animal rescue

    February 1, 2021 9:23 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Officer Collin Rose Memorial Foundation is honoring Baton Rouge Police Lt. Doug Atkins as the third recipient of the Collin Rose Memorial K-9 Safety Award. The $2,500.00 award supports Atkins' work with Bark and Roll Rescue Companions, a nonprofit organization based in Baton Rouge that... more »
  • Former LSU star named finalist for 'World Athlete of the Year' award

    November 30, 2020 4:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Former LSU student-athlete Mondo Duplantis is in the running for one of the world's most prestigious athletics awards. World Athletics announced that Duplantis is one of five finalists for Male Athlete of the Year in the sport of track and field. Duplantis set his first... more »
  • Gabriel Bump honored as winner of 14th Annual Ernest Gaines Book Award

    November 19, 2020 11:16 AM

    Though the COVID-19 health crisis retains its grip on the nation, artists who endeavor to shore up the pandemic-wearied imaginations, hopes, and dreams of Americans remain hard at work. One such artist has been awarded the 2020 Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence , an annually announced award... more »
  • Local teacher recognized for excellence, awarded $25,000 Play Video

    January 24, 2019 7:43 PM

    ST. FRANCISVILLE - Stephanie Whetstone has been teaching at Bains Elementary School for five years. She thought Thursday was going to be a normal school day. But instead, there was a surprise she and her students never saw coming. “I love to teach because it is different every day, a... more »
  • Flood victims waiting on Restore LA reimbursement checks Play Video

    October 2, 2017 7:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Thousands of flood victims are still waiting on Restore Louisiana for help. The process for one Baton Rouge man has been less than satisfactory. When Karl Denino signed up for Restore Louisiana in April, he had high hopes. But he says it's done nothing except give... more »
  • Local Girl Scouts awarded Girl Scout Gold Award

    August 9, 2017 12:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE— Local Girl Scouts Lacey Bowman of Prairieville and Abigail Vinson of Denham Springs were just two of seven young women who recently received the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. The Girl Scouts received their awards at a pinning ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion on August 2. The... more »
  • Statue of football great Billy Cannon coming to LSU campus

    August 3, 2017 7:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The LSU Athletic Hall of Fame Committee approved a proposal to honor football legend Billy Cannon with a statue on campus. The committee voted unanimously to approve the proposal. Funding for the statue, like others, will come from private donations through the Tiger Athletic Foundation. ... more »
  • WBRZ wins five awards in Mississippi-Louisiana AP Competition

    March 25, 2017 11:28 PM

    JACKSON, Miss. — WBRZ News won five awards in the 2016 Mississippi-Louisiana Associated Press competition. Winners of the 2016 Mississippi-Louisiana Associated Press broadcast, newspaper college competitions were announced Saturday at an awards presentation in Jackson. AP-member broadcasters and newspapers in both states submitted nearly 2,000 entries in the... more »
  • 17-year-old who risked life in Essen Lane shooting presented award

    December 13, 2016 11:01 AM

    BATON ROUGE – A 17-year-old boy who was shot and hit by a car while trying to help a woman on Essen Lane was presented an award by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Daniel Wesley was presented a citizenship award by Sheriff Sid Gautreaux for his bravery in... more »
  • LSU's Fournette named Doak Walker semifinalist

    November 16, 2016 4:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE – LSU junior running back Leonard Fournette has been named as one of the 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award. Fournette is one of seven juniors to be named a semifinalist for the award which goes to the nation's top running back. Fournette is also a... more »
  • Flooded car questions answered Play Video

    August 29, 2016 11:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As the clean-up effort continues around south Louisiana, people are trying to get back into their normal routine but that's difficult without a car. Thousands of cars flooded, but if your insurance does not cover storm-related damage, FEMA says you must verify that it happened as... more »
  • BR Area Association of Black Journalists receives national award

    August 8, 2016 7:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Area Association of Black Journalists (BRAABJ) was awarded the National Association of Black Journalists' (NABJ) Professional Chapter award. The award was presented at the NABJ/NAHJ Convention in Washington, D.C. last week. WBRZ 2une In news producer, Cheryl Stroy, is the current president of... more »
  • Louisiana awarded $2.4 million to help battle Zika virus

    July 21, 2016 1:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Louisiana has been awarded $2.4 million to fight the Zika virus. The award is the state's share of about $60 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to states cities and territories to support efforts to protect citizens from the Zika virus and adverse health... more »
  • WBRZ's Sylvia Weatherspoon receives 2016 Influential Women in Business award

    June 7, 2016 3:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - WBRZ anchor Sylvia Weatherspoon was recognized Tuesday as an influential woman in Baton Rouge business. The 2016 Influential Women in Business awards were given out by Baton Rouge Business Report. The full interview the publication conducted with Sylvia can be read here . In the... more »
  • FOLLOW UP: Good samaritan honored after saving cop

    April 12, 2016 10:02 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The city of Denham Springs honored a man Tuesday night credited with saving a police officer's life earlier this year. The good deed didn't come without consequences. Gordon Simoneaux broke his ankle helping a police officer who was being attacked by another man at a hotel in... more »
  • Local dealership receives highest award in nation from Honda Motor Co.

    March 4, 2016 12:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Local car dealership TEAM Honda has been awarded the 2015 Honda President’s Award for a state record breaking 13th time. They also were named a Honda Masters Circle Award recipient, the highest distinction given by the American Honda Motor Company. “It is an honor to announce... more »
  • Frequent WBRZ guest, local chef Holly Clegg to receive lifetime achievement award

    February 3, 2016 4:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Best-selling author, chef and frequent guest on WBRZ’s 2une In Holly Clegg has received the nod for this year’s Grace “Mama” Marino Lifetime Achievement Award from the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society. The award is being given to Clegg based on her consistent efforts to positively impact... more »
  • Saints Benjamin Watson a finalist for NFL Man of the Year award

    January 25, 2016 12:13 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Saints tight end Benjamin Watson is having just as big a year off the field as he did on it. Watson was named as a finalist for the NFL Man of the Year Award, named for and given in honor of former NFL Hall-of-Famer Walter Payton.... more »
  • Former Baker High, pro NFL player presents gold football to students

    December 18, 2015 6:04 PM

    BAKER - Former Baker High and Denver Broncos running back, Jeff Alexander, returned to his high school alma mater Friday morning to present a gold football to students as part of the NFL’s Super Bowl High School Honor Roll program. Alexander told the student assembly that they should look... more »
  • Five LSU Tigers earn Coaches' All-SEC Recognition

    December 8, 2015 3:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Running back Leonard Fournette and right tackle Vadal Alexander are part of a group of five LSU Tigers who were picked for the Southeastern Conference Coaches’ All-SEC Teams, according to the conference Tuesday. Joining Fournette and Alexander are junior center Ethan Pocic, junior cornerback Tre’Davious White... more »
  • Educators surprised with national award, $25,000 prize

    October 28, 2015 5:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Three Louisiana educators have received a national award as well as checks for $25,000 for their work in their respective school districts. The Milken Family Foundation acknowledged the work of Port Allen Middle School teacher Jessica Major and Plaquemine High School Principal Chandler Smith during award... more »
  • 4 BR schools among 2015 Blue Ribbon Schools awardees

    September 29, 2015 11:44 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The U.S. Department of Education has recognized six public schools in the state as recipients of the 2015 Blue Ribbon Schools award, including two schools from East Baton Rouge Parish. The Blue Ribbon Schools program honors schools that are either high-performing or have closed established achievement... more »
  • Fournette runs away with SEC award for third week

    September 28, 2015 12:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU running back Leonard Fournette earned the Southeastern Conference's Player of the Week award for the third straight week, the conference announced Monday. Fournette is leading the nation in rushing right now with 210.3 yards per game. He put up a career-high 244 rushing yards and... more »
  • Woman from Vacherie wins Dream Home

    June 15, 2013 11:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Lorette Oubre from Vacherie won the 2013 St. Jude Dream Home Saturday night. The giveaway was televised live from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on channel 2. Oubre was shocked and overjoyed when WBRZ anchors John Pastorek and Sylvia Weatherspoon called her with the news just... more »

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