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• Ahead of Easter Sunday, candy prices are higher than previous years Play Video

  April 2, 2026 10:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the Department of Labor Statistics, the price of candy has gone up 12% in the last five years. Even though prices are going up, consumers are still expected to hit the stores and buy easter candy this year. The National Retail Federation predicts people... more »

• BREC's annual Boo at the Zoo returns to Baton Rouge Zoo

  October 18, 2025 10:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo will host its annual Boo at the Zoo celebration this weekend, featuring new events to get you in the spooky spirit. The celebration will feature festive activities like princess and character meet-and-greets, magic shows, dinosaur experiences, seasonal treats and a pumpkin patch.... more »

• Tanger Outlets hosts Trunk or Treat for Ascension Parish kids Play Video

  October 12, 2025 2:13 PM

  GONZALES - Kids in Ascension Parish enjoyed a fun and safe Halloween on Saturday at the trunk or treat event at the Tanger Outlets in Gonzales. The event, hosted by local small business owners, offered families a secure place to celebrate the holiday. The festivities included a costume contest,... more »

• Health Report: FDA phasing out petroleum-based dyes; lawmakers want them banned in schools Play Video

  May 26, 2025 6:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The FDA recently announced plans to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from foods in the United States due to health concerns, which may mean an adjustment for consumers. In Louisiana, there is a bill in the state legislature that aims to ban blue No. 1... more »

• Officers, Easter Bunny hand out premade baskets to kids at Central Police station Play Video

  April 19, 2025 1:52 PM

  CENTRAL — Central Police and the Easter Bunny handed out dozens of Easter baskets to local kids Saturday. Parents were able to bring their little ones to pick up premade baskets from the Easter Bunny at the police station. "CPD officers and the Easter Bunny quickly found themselves... more »

• Local candy company ready for a sweeter 2021 Play Video

  April 5, 2021 6:48 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Elmer Chocolate is ready to hire as life moves more toward normalcy. The Ponchatoula-based chocolate company known for its famous Easter candy like the Gold Brick Egg saw business slowdown during the height of COVID restrictions last year. But, Easter 2021 brought renewed sales to the 166-year-old... more »

• Holidays give specialty grocers chance to showoff different cultures Play Video

  April 5, 2021 6:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Holidays are giving specialized grocery stores a chance to show off cultural holiday-themed food. During Easter weekend, the Ideal Market in Baton Rouge used a traditional Hispanic dish to entice people to try something different. "One thing we strive for at Ideal is to mix... more »

• Local florists prepare for busy Valentine's Day Play Video

  February 12, 2017 10:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's that time of year again and local florists are keeping busy with Valentine's Day right around the corner. "I know we've done over 300 red roses themselves," florist Angela Longstreet said. The classic red rose takes the top spot in popularity for another year.... more »

• Survey says Louisiana's favorite Halloween candy is...

  October 31, 2016 11:51 AM

  Louisiana's favorite Halloween candy is Swedish Fish, according to a survey that looked at Halloween candy preferences by state. Influenster.com , a retail review web site, surveyed more than 40,000 web site users to find out which Halloween candies are the most popular in each state. The candy... more »

• Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office to host 'Boo and the Badge'

  October 26, 2016 1:17 PM

  ST AMANT – The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office is teaming up with St. Amant Middle School and local firefighters to host “Boo and the Badge” Monday, Oct. 31. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 at St. Amant Middle School at 44317... more »

• How do they make those Gold Brick Eggs? Play Video

  March 25, 2016 6:16 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Just in time for Easter, relive the exclusive tour inside Elmer Chocolate in Tangipahoa Parish. In 2013, WBRZ got a rare opportunity to go inside the facility in downtown where candy is made and shipped. Outside of Valentine’s Day, candy for Easter is a huge seller for... more »

• BR Halloween Parade moves start time to 9:30 a.m.

  October 30, 2015 8:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge Halloween Parade start time has been moved up due to weekend weather concerns. The parade will now begin at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Baton Rouge. Festival organizers met with local weather experts, BRPD and the mayor's office before making the final decision to move the... more »