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• Hammond USPS job fair draws strong turnout for mail carrier openings Play Video

  May 21, 2026 8:56 PM

  HAMMOND — The United States Postal Service held a job fair in Hammond today, looking to fill immediate openings for mail carriers in the city and surrounding areas. The positions available are rural carrier associates and associate rural carriers. The job fair was held at the Albany-Springfield Library... more »

• GXO Logistics and Spherion hosting Port Allen job fair for warehouse roles Play Video

  May 18, 2026 2:05 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Spherion Staffing & Recruiting and GXO Logistics will host a job fair on Tuesday for people looking to work in material handling and forklift operation. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2850 Sugarhouse Rd., Port Allen. Attendees will have the... more »

• City-Parish connects youth to summer jobs and programs

  May 16, 2026 6:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Students from across East Baton Rouge Parish attended a Youth Job Fair at Istrouma High School on Saturday, May 16. Students, like Riley Wilson, dressed in business casual and met with representatives from more than a dozen companies at the event. "This is a great... more »

• Paincourtville man convicted after stabbing a man who stepped in during a domestic assault

  May 8, 2026 12:48 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — An Assumption Parish jury found a Paincourtville man guilty of manslaughter in connection with a 2024 stabbing death, the district attorney's office announced Friday. Charles Fair, 41, was convicted on Thursday after a jury determined he was responsible for the death of Donald Ray Tunson Jr., 35,... more »

• Our Lady of Mercy kicks off annual fair in Baton Rouge Play Video

  April 24, 2026 11:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Our Lady of Mercy kicked off its annual Mercy Fair on Friday in Baton Rouge. The three-day event features rides, games, and live entertainment, including a talent show, bingo and a crawfish boil on Sunday. This year's theme is MercyStock, a play on the Woodstock... more »

• Fair Housing Workshop helps landlords and tenants understand their rights Play Video

  April 10, 2026 8:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge's Office of Community Development invited landlords and tenants to attend an informative Fair Housing Workshop on Friday at the Baton Rouge Garden Center. The workshop was designed to help residents better understand their rights and responsibilities. Attendees learned valuable information, including fair housing... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish schools to hold job fair for teachers Play Video

  March 23, 2026 6:29 PM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish Schools announced that a teacher job fair would be held on Tuesday, March 24. The fair will be held at the West Baton Rouge Convention Center from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. New hires for the 2026-2027 school year will receive a... more »

• Residents in Pointe Coupee Parish enjoy the 23rd Annual Community Fordoche Fair Play Video

  March 21, 2026 5:00 PM

  FORDOCHE — The 23rd Annual Community Fordoche Fair entered its second day on Saturday in Pointe Coupee Parish. Guests enjoyed carnival rides, live performances and jambalaya plates. The fair's founders said all the proceeds from the event support the park grounds. more »

• Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce hosts biannual Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days Arts and Crafts Fair

  November 9, 2025 1:54 PM

  PONCHATOULA - The Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce held its biannual Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days Arts and Crafts Fair this weekend. The weekend-long event took place from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9 as crowds enjoyed over 200 local and national vendors showcasing diverse selections of antiques, crafts, arts and collectables.... more »

• One of the two young girls thrown from a Ferris wheel has been released from the hospital Play Video

  November 3, 2025 3:48 PM

  NEW ROADS - One of the two young girls thrown from a Ferris wheel on Saturday at the Harvest Festival on False River has been released from the hospital, according to the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office. The two girls were thrown from the ride , with a third being... more »

• Two young girls thrown from Ferris wheel at Harvest Festival on False River Play Video

  November 1, 2025 3:11 PM

  NEW ROADS - Two young girls were thrown from a Ferris wheel, and a third was rescued from it at the Harvest Festival on False River on Saturday, according to Pointe Coupee Sheriff Rene' Thibodeaux. The two girls, both under 13 years old, were transported to the hospital, with... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge State Fair reopens after remaining closed over the weekend due to weather Play Video

  October 27, 2025 10:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is scheduled to reopen on Monday after severe weather conditions forced the fair to remain closed over the weekend. The fair was closed on Saturday and Sunday after heavy rain soaked the fairgrounds, creating hazardous conditions for parking and ride... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge State Fair remains closed for the remainder of the weekend due to weather Play Video

  October 26, 2025 10:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair will remain closed on Sunday due to the severe weather that occurred over the weekend. "After two rounds of heavy rain since Saturday , the grounds are too wet to park vehicles and operate rides," fair officials said. Officials... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge State Fair remains closed Saturday due to weather Play Video

  October 25, 2025 10:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair will not open on Saturday due to severe weather passing over the area. The fair, originally scheduled to open at noon on Oct. 25, remained closed as fair officials determined the fairgrounds were too wet to reopen. Officials plan... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge State Fair returns to capital area this week for 60th year Play Video

  October 21, 2025 9:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is coming back to the capital area this week. The fair starts Thursday, with the festivities continuing through Nov. 2. Rides, glass blowing demonstrations, music, helicopter rides, a petting zoo and more can be expected as the fair enters... more »

• WBRZ capitol correspondent Alexis Marigny visits Port Allen Middle School career fair Play Video

  April 11, 2025 12:01 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Students at Port Allen Middle School had a chance to learn about future careers at the school's career fair on Friday. Seventh and eighth-grade students visited each business from across the capital region, including the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Southern University, Couyon's Barbeque and... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge State Fair closed Friday; second night in a row fair was closed due to weather

  November 1, 2024 3:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair will be closed for a second night in a row on Friday due to weather, the fair announced on social media. A Facebook post says the fair is closed due to weather and the chance of lightning. The fair was... more »

• The Louisiana Book Festival honors readers, authors with a celebration of prose Play Video

  November 1, 2024 8:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Put on your reading glasses and get your creative juices flowing - the Louisiana Book Festival is free to the public and is held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. "You get this really awesome way to interact with all these great authors and you... more »

• Scotlandville Magnet High School hosts college and career fair for students Play Video

  October 31, 2024 5:01 PM

  SCOTLANDVILLE — Scotlandville Magnet High School hosted a college and career fair on Thursday. The event was designed to get students ready for both college and their careers, whether they attend school after graduating high school or not. The event’s organizers’ mission was to make sure students take... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge State Fair closed due to weather concerns Play Video

  October 31, 2024 4:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair closed Thursday due to weather, according to the fair's website. The site says the fair is closed due to weather and the chance of lightning. The fair will re-open Friday. More information on the fair can be found on... more »

• One Tank Trips: Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Play Video

  October 31, 2024 1:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Over the last 60 years, the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair has provided a fun and exciting atmosphere for everyone in attendance. And did you know it's all for charity? Cliff Barton, President of the GBRSF, has been volunteering at the fair since 1973. He says... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Recent warm spell to carry over into the weekend Play Video

  October 23, 2024 1:50 PM

  The longest dry streak of the year continues. Sunshine sticks around all the way through the weekend, along with near-record warmth. Tonight & Tomorrow : Mainly clear skies remain in place on Wednesday night. A subtle uptick in low-level moisture will push overnight lows slightly higher. Look for a... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Temperatures nearing record warmth, Dry conditions prevail Play Video

  October 22, 2024 5:09 AM

  With no lack of sunshine this week, afternoon highs will warm 1-2 degrees higher each day, potentially meeting records by late week. Today & Tonight: A cool start in the low to mid 50's Tuesday morning will be followed by a warm afternoon around 30 degrees warmer. Expect a... more »

• Louisiana Department of Health, Well-Ahead Bureau hosting health fair Saturday Play Video

  June 28, 2024 12:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health and its Well-Ahead Bureau will host a health fair at the Louisiana State Museum on North Fourth Street in Baton Rouge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Well-Ahead was created by the LDH to provide no-cost health access and... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge State Fair returns to old location, expects busy first weekend Play Video

  October 26, 2023 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a short-lived stint in Ascension Parish, the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is back and better than ever at its usual spot. The fair, located at the BREC Airline Highway Park, opens Thursday at 5 p.m. and will run through Nov. 5. The fair will... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge State Fair returning to EBR this fall

  July 17, 2023 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a short-lived move to Ascension Parish, the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is returning to its long-running location on the parish border. Fair President Cliff Barton announced the event's return to the Airline Highway Park fairground on Monday. The fair kicks off Oct. 26 and... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge State Fair to bring food, fun, and more to capital area this October Play Video

  July 7, 2021 8:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As Louisiana proceeds with its reopening process, an annual event that Capital City families have been attending for years is once again returning to Baton Rouge. The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2020, announced Wednesday that it is returning to kick... more »

• Congressman Scalise in fair condition after another surgery for infection

  July 13, 2017 4:30 PM

  WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Scalise is in fair condition as of July 13 after he underwent another surgery for infection related to his wounds and remains in the hospital, according to MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The hospital’s full statement on Scalise’s condition is below: "Congressman Steve Scalise remains hospitalized... more »

• Port Allen gears up for bigger, better 'Juneteenth' celebration Play Video

  June 18, 2017 12:05 AM

  PORT ALLEN - The City of Port Allen is going all out for this year's Juneteenth Freedom Festival. More than just a festival, it's a full-on carnival with rides, food and games. Residents have been celebrating Juneteenth here for almost 20 years. But this year, the city kicked... more »

• AG's office to hold fair housing workshops

  April 7, 2017 12:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE – April is National Fair Housing Month and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is hosting several educational workshops on fair housing throughout the state. The workshops are free and will focus on educating the public about their housing rights. Landry said his office will continue to... more »

• Disaster recovery fair to be held in Denham Springs Feb. 18

  February 15, 2017 11:36 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – A disaster recovery resource fair will be held in Denham Springs for homeowners and renters. The fair will be held on Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Park Auditorium located at 30372 Eden Road. The event is free to the public.... more »

• Disaster recovery resource fair to be held in Ascension Nov. 12

  November 4, 2016 12:28 PM

  ASCENSION – A resource fair for disaster recovery will be held in Ascension Parish for homeowners and renters who were impacted by the August flood. The fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Trade Mart Building at the Lamar-Dixon Expo... more »

• Disaster resource fair to be held for flood victims

  October 13, 2016 12:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A disaster recovery resource fair for homeowners and renters who were impacted by the flooding that devastated the state in August. The fair will be a "one stop shop" for information and resources from federal, state and other agencies to assist residents in their recovery efforts.... more »

• Rides inspected ahead of first Denham Springs Fair Play Video

  April 1, 2016 5:54 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - State Fire Marshals spent Friday inspecting carnival rides before the first ever Denham Springs Fair kicked off. Fire marshals combed over all 13 rides at South Park on Vincent Road to ensure safety. Marshals are required to inspect rides at some point during a fair or festival,... more »

• Fire Marshal says "we've found no defects" on fair ride

  October 30, 2015 8:28 PM

  Baton Rouge - The 20 year old woman injured after falling out of her seat on the Gee Wiz ride, suffered a fractured elbow and ribs, according to the State's Fire Marshal's office. State Fire Marshal, Butch Browning told News 2 the ride will not be in operation for... more »

• Fire marshal investigating ride accident at fair

  October 30, 2015 12:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - State Fire Marshal investigators spent Thursday night and early Friday morning investigating a reported accident at the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair. "All we know is that a female was transported to the hospital. That's all at this time," the fire marshal told WBRZ late Thursday... more »

• Fire marshal thinks child stood up during ride Play Video

  October 7, 2015 12:54 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Investigators said Wednesday it looks like a 10-year-old unbuckled herself and stood up during a ride at the Livingston Parish fair Tuesday night, which caused her to fall and be pinned under the ride. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning said three people in all were injured in... more »

• Child among three hurt in fair ride accident

  October 6, 2015 10:44 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Three people were injured in an accident involving a fair ride late Tuesday evening. At first, it was reported a child fell from a ride and was taken to the hospital. About 45 minutes after the initial report, officials updated the injured to include two adults. All... more »