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  • Monday PM Forecast: Dry for now, a punch of cool air arrives soon Play Video

    December 25, 2023 4:18 PM

    Drier weather will remain in place for the final week of 2023. While we feature highs in the 60s through Wednesday, another shot of cold air is set to arrive soon. This will make things chilly for the second half of the week. Tonight & Tomorrow : The weather... more »
  • Friday PM Forecast: Looking ahead to a rainy Christmas Eve Play Video

    December 22, 2023 5:31 PM

    Rain chances are fairly low for the first part of the holiday weekend. That changes on Christmas Eve as our next rainmaker marches in from the south. Despite the rainy Christmas Eve, things are trending in a drier direction for Christmas Day. Tonight & Tomorrow : Partly sunny skies... more »
  • Thursday PM Forecast: A soaking rain is set to arrive on Christmas Eve Play Video

    December 21, 2023 5:40 PM

    We are in the process of transitioning to a more unsettled weather pattern. While rain chances aren't zero on Friday and Saturday, they are low. That said, all bets are off on Christmas Eve as a shield of rain arrives in the capital region. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clouds... more »
  • Wednesday PM Forecast: sun to become scarce as rain approaches ahead of Christmas Play Video

    December 20, 2023 6:13 PM

    The next storm system is beginning to develop across the Western United States. Rain chances will increase across the Gulf Coast over the holiday weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies early will cause temperatures to drop fast. However, some high clouds and east winds will ultimately keep lows... more »
  • Wednesday AM Forecast: Tracking a few opportunities for rain over the holiday weekend Play Video

    December 19, 2023 12:45 PM

    Starting Wednesday, the capital area latches onto a warming trend. As temperatures climb, so does the humidity. This will result in an increase in cloud cover and rain chances as we get closer to the holiday weekend. Today & Tonight : Clouds came to town on Tuesday, and they... more »
  • Monday AM Forecast: Quiet to start the week, more unsettled closer to Christmas Play Video

    December 18, 2023 7:13 AM

    With cool mornings and warm afternoons, we're starting off the week in typical December fashion. Through the rest of the week, we'll see temperatures and humidity gradually climbing. This will set us up for what could be a rainy holiday weekend. Today & Tonight : With clear skies and... more »
  • Non-profit organization need help making Christmas special for Baton Rouge families Play Video

    December 15, 2023 3:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Non-profit organizations have a huge undertaking this time of year and lean on the community for help sponsoring families to make sure they have a good Christmas. Catholic Charities says it's asking for help completing the holiday wish lists of about 140 families. "We're just looking... more »
  • 'December to Remember' tree lighting event postponed

    December 1, 2023 10:10 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The rainy weather has put a damper on this Saturday's planned December to Remember Christmas Tree Festival. Organizers on Friday said the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The festival takes place at the corner of N. Sherwood... more »
  • Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office accepting Christmas Crusade applications

    November 27, 2023 2:25 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Applications are being accepted from those seeking assistance through Sheriff' Jason Ard's Christmas Crusade in Livingston Parish. Those who could use a hand this holiday season must apply in person at the following times: -Nov. 27 through Dec. 1, from 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3:30... more »
  • 'Holiday Express' train schedules stops in Capital Area

    October 14, 2023 2:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Santa Claus will roll through the Capital Area this season on a festive "Holiday Express" train, according to a schedule released by one of North America's largest rail companies. The 2023 edition of the "Express" includes stops in LaPlace on Nov. 29, Gonzales on Nov. 30... more »
  • Tangipahoa Parish Christmas tree farm inoperable for 2023 holiday season due to drought

    September 6, 2023 11:38 AM

    KENTWOOD - Christmas Town, a tree farm in Tangipahoa Parish, has announced it will not be operating for the 2023 season. Management for the farm said Tuesday the farm was affected by severe drought throughout the summer and they would not be opening for the season, even for photos.... more »
  • Simple steps can protect plants against Christmas blast of cold air Play Video

    December 22, 2022 3:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The arrival of bitter cold air across the WBRZ viewing area brings more than just a Christmas chill -- it threatens to damage or kill certain plants if proper care isn't taken to protect them. Much of southern Louisiana will dip below 20 degrees over the... more »
  • BRPD: 2021 flyer creating toy distribution confusion

    December 21, 2022 2:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A year-old digital flyer is creating confusion, and the Baton Rouge Police Department wants the public to know that the event on that flyer is not taking place this Friday. The signage promotes the "5th Annual Toys, Tots & Turkeys" giveaway. It shows a date of... more »
  • Capital Area awaits significant cold blast

    December 18, 2022 12:54 PM

    A rare and significant cold blast will move into Louisiana and Mississippi by the end of the week and last through Christmas. A polar airmass is expected to surge towards the Gulf Coast later this week and will bring several hazards to the area. Both *HARD FREEZE* and *WIND... more »
  • Cool air for Christmas? Carl Rossby might be your Santa Claus

    December 7, 2022 10:18 PM

    ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, the air conditioner was running because we live in the south. That’s how it goes, right? Last holiday season, the Baton Rouge Area was on a heater. The high temperature reached 78 degrees on Christmas Eve. Then, the thermometer... more »
  • Lighting of Old City Hall ushers in Denham Springs 'Christmas in the Village' Play Video

    November 25, 2022 5:25 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The lighting of Old City Hall on Friday marks the start of holiday festivities in Denham Springs. Residents and visitors are invited to take part in the celebration, which is set for 6 p.m. in the Antique District, and which features caroling, free amusement rides and... more »
  • Ascension Parish ready for its close-up in Hallmark Channel film premiering Thanksgiving Day

    November 22, 2022 11:05 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - This Thanksgiving, Sorrento will be on the viewing menu for those who dive into the Hallmark Channel and its seasonal array of holiday fare. The movie " My Southern Family Christmas " makes its broadcast premiere just as most Americans put down the fork and pick... more »
  • Accused package thief arrested after targeting apartments off Greenwell Springs Road

    March 1, 2022 8:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A man suspected of swiping packages from at least one person's front porch during this past holiday season was arrested this week. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, Deshaun Granger, 21, is accused of taking multiple deliveries left at the front door of a... more »
  • Food, toy distribution event scheduled for Wednesday afternoon

    December 22, 2021 9:21 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Tara Wicker, President & CEO of The W Consulting Group, announced Wednesday the first Annual Community Give Back Food & Toy Distribution event. Wicker and community partners for the first Community “Give Back” Food & Toy Distribution have collaborated to provide resources, training, and opportunities to... more »
  • Tuesday PM Forecast: frosty may stop by well before Christmas Play Video

    December 21, 2021 5:55 PM

    It was just in 2015 that record setting warmth was registered for several days on either side of Christmas. Five years later and some of those marks could be challenged. Next 24 Hours: Mostly clear skies and light, north winds will result in a chilly night around the Capital... more »
  • 'Feed The Fleet' supports community of Dulac

    December 21, 2021 5:03 AM

    TERREBONNE PARISH - Ida was second only to Katrina as the most damaging and intense recorded hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana. After making landfall in the state on August 29, 2021, it left thousands without electricity, proper shelter, running water, and other much-needed supplies for weeks. During... more »
  • Sunday Journal: The Christmas story

    December 20, 2021 5:36 AM

    In this episode of Sunday Journal, the Catholic Bishop of Baton Rouge retells the traditional Christmas story and applies its principles to the age of the pandemic. more »
  • After all children receive sponsors, Salvation Army make final preparations for gift distribution Play Video

    December 15, 2021 10:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Volunteers with The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge spent Wednesday tying up rows of bags filled with gifts for some 3000 children as part of the Angel Tree program. Names were checked off, and toys were organized ahead of Friday and Saturday's distribution. "It's getting... more »
  • Larger-than-life Santa Claus stolen from Baton Rouge law firm Play Video

    December 14, 2021 10:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Outside of Gordon McKernan's law office tucked off of Corporate Boulevard, several large inflatables, including the Grinch and Rudolph, greet nearby drivers, though one of those is now missing after being stolen overnight Monday. "Everybody was kind of shocked when some of our guys sent out... more »
  • Sunday Journal: The Bonfires are back Play Video

    December 6, 2021 4:15 AM

    After a cancelled year during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Christmas Eve tradition of setting bonfires on the levee in St. James Parish has returned. In 2021, the fires will once again light the way for Papa Noel. This week on Sunday Journal, audiences enjoy a... more »
  • As deadline approaches, 844 kids remain without a sponsor in Salvation Army's Angel Tree program Play Video

    December 3, 2021 10:51 PM

    UPDATE: As of 3 p.m. Monday, 844 children still need to be adopted by Wednesday's deadline. Read the original story below ---------- BATON ROUGE - More than half of the children participating in this year's Angel Tree program with The Salvation Army of Baton Rouge have not... more »
  • First Lady Jill Biden reveals White House Christmas Tree

    November 29, 2021 9:21 AM

    Christmas is in full swing at the White House. First Lady Jill Biden took to Twitter to share a shot of a glimmering Christmas tree in the historic Blue Room. Excited to share that the Official White House Christmas tree is up in the Blue Room! pic.twitter.com/od943V0k5Q... more »
  • Sunday Journal: Holiday Fire Safety Play Video

    November 29, 2021 4:27 AM

    As residents of south Louisiana enter the holiday season, officials are reminding locals to make application of several potentially life-saving fire safety reminders. In this episode of Sunday Journal, Louisiana State Fire Marshal, H. "Butch" Browning sits down with WBRZ's John Pastorek to review these critical fire safety tips... more »
  • Early morning shoppers line up for Black Friday sales Play Video

    November 26, 2021 7:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Long before Bath and Body Works doors were opened at 5 a.m., eager customers were lined up outside of the capital area store. WBRZ's Dana DiPiazza, on-site to capture the mood during the biggest shopping day of the year, noted that the 'smell of retail was... more »
  • Hundreds of families in need of Christmas sponsors for Catholic Charities program Play Video

    November 24, 2021 9:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - For 60 years, the Catholic Charities Center of the Diocese of Baton Rouge puts together a "Community Comes Together" program for Christmas, which matches sponsors with families in need. Through the decades, they have never seen such a low turnout of donors. Currently, 350 families... more »
  • Family-run Christmas Tree farm prepared for opening weekend rush Play Video

    November 19, 2021 10:13 PM

    INDEPENDENCE, La. - The crew at Yawn Station Christmas Tree Farm spent Friday working around the clock, as the holiday season officially starts for them Saturday. "Opening day is actually the end of this race that, you know, you're not actually in, not necessarily winning or losing," Joe Gersch,... more »
  • Christmas Eve bonfires returning to St. James after skipping 2020 due to COVID

    November 12, 2021 9:02 AM

    CONVENT - St. James Parish officials announced Friday that the Lighting of the Bonfires on Christmas Eve will return for the 2021 holiday season. The much-anticipated annual event, typically attended by an international audience, is a unique tradition for St. James Parish that involves lighting bonfires on Christmas Eve... more »
  • Toy shortage impacting local shops heading into holiday season Play Video

    October 20, 2021 8:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Victoria's Toys on Government Street has been in business for nearly 40 years, but this year has been particularly difficult. "Price increases, freight charge increase and that we had to get orders in early..." owner Katie Shoriak said. Local toy stores are feeling the effects... more »
  • Firefighters extinguish house fire in Shenandoah

    December 25, 2020 7:15 PM

    ST. GEORGE - Firefighters responded to a house fire on Christmas Day. Around 2:30 p.m. the St. George Fire Department responded to the 17000 block of Coffee Rd. located in Shenandoah. When officials arrived they saw light smoke coming from the attic. When the homeowner found the fire... more »
  • FINAL | Vikings 33 vs. Saints 52

    December 25, 2020 4:09 PM

    With the NFL opting not to play a Thursday game on Christmas Eve, it moved the prime-time showcase to late afternoon Friday and sent Minnesota down to New Orleans. It's beginning to look a lot like kickoff ???? #Saints start with the ball! #MINvsNO on Fox... more »
  • Cold Christmas temperatures carry into Saturday, freeze expected

    December 24, 2020 6:55 PM

    Watch WBRZ News 2 at 10:00 Christmas night for the latest forecast. The news streams live here . Going back to 2015, Christmas Day highs have been 83, 79, 53, 74, 69. The last time highs did not reach 50 degrees was 2009, though that is possible this year!... more »
  • St. Vincent de Paul preparing to serve over 500 meals on Christmas day Play Video

    December 24, 2020 4:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - In a year like 2020 where everything seems to have changed, people are doing what they can to preserve holiday traditions. At the St. Vincent de Paul dining room, the staff is upholding their commitment to serving hot meals on Christmas day. “We’re expecting a... more »
  • BR General Hospital workers brighten patient's spirits with winter wonderland decorations Play Video

    December 24, 2020 7:09 AM

    BATON ROUGE - While very few people would find joy in being admitted to a hospital during a pandemic, workers at one department in Baton Rouge General Hospital on Bluebonnet are making an effort to help patients feel they have a reason to smile during their hospital stay this holiday... more »
  • Christmas church services will be at limited capacity with some already full Play Video

    December 23, 2020 10:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Christmas Eve and day mass might be hard to get into this year. "When we would normally have standing room only, packed in like sardines, we're probably just going to end up with about 250 people compared to 850 people," said Father Michael Alello of St.... more »
  • Strong cold front to move through ahead of Christmas Play Video

    December 22, 2020 5:56 PM

    After a line of rain and thunderstorms punches through on Wednesday night, cold temperatures are bound for the Baton Rouge area. A freeze is possible on both Friday and Saturday mornings. The Next 24 Hours: A mild night is ahead as low temperatures stop around 50 beneath mainly clear... more »
  • Storms ahead of Christmas Eve, Papa Noel comes in with a freeze Play Video

    December 21, 2020 6:13 PM

    Quiet weather is expected for the beginning of the week. Then, a squall will be followed by a blast of cold air as Papa Noel comes into Louisiana. Read on for the timing and details. The Next 24 Hours: After clear skies allow easy viewing of the Great Conjunction... more »
  • Sunday Journal: The Christmas story Play Video

    December 21, 2020 6:08 AM

    In this episode of Sunday Journal, the Catholic Bishop of Baton Rouge, Micahel Duca, joins John Pastorek in discussing the traditions of Christmas. more »
  • Teenager provides Christmas joy and toys for families affected by COVID-19 Play Video

    December 20, 2020 11:20 PM

    NEW ROADS - A teenager is doing what she can for families impacted by COVID-19, who are out of work with very little to spend for the holidays. "Christmas to me is not really about presents, it's about helping and giving to others," Lexie Debeau said. 16-year old Debeau collected... more »
  • Amazon extends return window, suggests tracking packages during holiday rush Play Video

    December 18, 2020 6:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It's a week until Christmas and that means you're running out of time to buy gifts and get them under the tree. Amazon is very busy helping Santa with deliveries. "This is one of the busiest seasons we've ever had," said Amazon's Alyssa Bronikowski. More... more »
  • Batch of rain this weekend, potential cold snap in time for Christmas Play Video

    December 18, 2020 5:57 PM

    The next frontal system will pass through over the weekend and this one is expected to be a mainly nocturnal event. The trends heading into Christmas are still looking… cold! Read on for more details. The Next 24 Hours: A few clouds may begin to enter skies tonight. As... more »
  • Detectives: Ascension package thieves stole more than authorities initially realized

    December 16, 2020 8:18 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A group of suspected package thieves were arrested Wednesday shortly after an apparent crime spree that spanned at least two Ascension Parish neighborhoods. The sheriff's office says the three suspects, 21-year-old John Vickers Jr., 18-year-old Jeremiah Preston and 19-year-old Javin Aguillard, are all from the Gonzales area.... more »
  • Elaborate light display inspires generosity during the holiday season Play Video

    December 9, 2020 6:43 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Buddy the Elf said, "the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." But in Brannon Daisey's case, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is synchronizing hundreds of lights to music. Daisey's master plan started brewing in January and he... more »
  • Health experts advise against lax COVID precautions during holiday season

    December 4, 2020 7:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Health experts in Louisiana are urging residents to remain extremely cautious as the holiday season continues. Though it may be tempting to take a gamble and ignore COVID precautions by gathering with friends and family members who we miss seeing, state officials and medical professionals are... more »
  • Baton Rouge designer among dozens selected to decorate White House for Christmas Play Video

    November 30, 2020 10:21 PM

    WASHINGTON - Dozens of trees, hundreds of feet of garland, and too many lights to count were unveiled Monday at The White House as part of the 2020 Christmas display. A Baton Rouge designer was among the dozens of volunteers who brought the theme, "America the Beautiful" to life.... more »
  • Arkansas man receives racist letter demanding he remove Black Santa Claus decoration

    November 25, 2020 5:11 PM

    NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR - A man says someone sent a racially charged letter to his Arkansas home demanding that he remove a Black Santa Claus inflatable from his front yard. Chris Kennedy told TVH11 the letter arrived this past week at his home in North Little Rock. The... more »
  • Restaurant owners benefiting from families staying home for Thanksgiving Play Video

    November 19, 2020 6:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A week before Thanksgiving, the CDC is recommending against traveling for the holiday. The agency says staying at home with immediate family is the best way to stay safe as coronavirus cases are rising. The change in tradition is actually helping the restaurant industry. “In... more »
  • Cortana Kiwanis cancel 2020 Downtown Baton Rouge Christmas Parade

    October 27, 2020 9:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Cortana Kiwanis Club and the Kiwanis Club of Cortana Baton Rouge Foundation has canceled its 2020 Christmas Parade, which was scheduled to run through Downtown Baton Rouge on Dec. 12. The organization listed COVID-related concerns as the reason for the cancelation. However, Cortana Kiwanis... more »
  • St. Vincent de Paul and Sylvia's Toys collaborate to serve the needy on Christmas Play Video

    December 25, 2019 3:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Volunteers with St. Vincent de Paul used Christmas to serve hot meals to a host of homeless and needy guests. Helpers were hard at work from mid-morning to about 1.p.m., preparing and serving holiday specialities. And the charitable efforts didn't stop with a warm meal.... more »
  • Sylvia's 'Spirit of Christmas' - See recipes here

    December 24, 2019 3:15 PM

    Join WBRZ anchor Sylvia Weatherspoon as she shares the Spirit of Christmas in her hour-long special report Wednesday morning from 6 to 7. Watch the Spirit of Christmas on WBRZ. A re-broadcast will be seen from nine-10 on WBRZ+ Wednesday evening. Earlier Christmas day, WBRZ+ will broadcast its... more »
  • Moderating temps, strong storm possibility after Christmas Play Video

    December 24, 2019 7:19 AM

    A broad but weak area of high pressure will slide into the Eastern U.S. through the early part of the week. This will allow for some clearing in skies with drier conditions through Christmas Eve. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: The nicest afternoon in quite some time is... more »
  • Clouds slow to break, warmer days ahead Play Video

    December 23, 2019 7:22 AM

    The dreary conditions that plagued southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi over the weekend will continue through early Monday. Nicer and warmer conditions are expected into the middle of the week. See the distinctive "swirl" that moved from Oklahoma to Louisiana over the weekend. That cut-off upper level low... more »
  • Kentucky mom accused of stabbing baby at Thanksgiving dinner

    December 5, 2019 3:04 PM

    PRESTONBURG, KY - A Kentucky woman has been charged with stabbing her 4-month-old infant in the leg during a struggle with the baby's father at a Thanksgiving gathering, Kentucky State Police said. The baby was taken to a Prestonsburg hospital for treatment, news outlets reported Wednesday. An update on... more »
  • Wind gusts may stop balloons from flying in Thanksgiving Day parade

    November 26, 2019 2:55 PM

    The fate of the giant character balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is still up in the air. New York Police Department Chief Rodney Harrison said Tuesday that the decision on whether or not to fly the balloons will be a "game day decision." Possible high wind... more »
  • Santa and the Arctic

    December 12, 2018 10:43 AM

    For those planning a destination holiday or dreaming of a White Christmas, few times in the year bring more curiosity in the long-term forecast than now. While reliability remains low at the two-week mark, as of December 12, numerical weather prediction offers something a bit more tangible than just “above”... more »
  • Congestion on I-10 East has decreased down to 3 miles due to Holiday travel

    November 17, 2018 4:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The holidays are right around the corner, but the traffic is already here. Cars are bumper to bumper on I-10 East, DOTD says traffic has reached up to 9 miles. They are blaming the congestion on the holidays, drivers are advised to take US 190 East as... more »
  • Six babies born at two area hospitals on Christmas Day

    December 25, 2017 12:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Six newborns were welcomed into the world on Christmas. Woman's Hospital said five babies were born to parents at its facility on Airline Highway. The hospital had not released pictures of the infants as of this post. At Baton Rouge General, a set of parents... more »

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