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• Man accused in killing at Baton Rouge apartment complex captured Friday in Ponchatoula Play Video

  April 6, 2022 6:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man suspected of killing a person at his apartment complex was captured days later in another parish. The Baton Rouge Police Department said 28-year-old Demerkus Wiltz was shot to death around 5 a.m. at the complex near the corner of Old Hammond Highway and Sherwood... more »

• Denham Springs' biggest festival is back, bringing joy after a year of shutdowns Play Video

  April 24, 2021 6:00 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The annual Spring Festival took over the city's Antique District on Saturday. Families enjoyed live music, entertainment, and a whole lot of shopping. "This is a Denham Springs event. We have it twice a year, and it's really about getting the community together," said participant... more »

• Strawberry Festival organizers plan alternative events despite cancellation Play Video

  April 8, 2021 9:22 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Folks in Ponchatoula are not letting COVID-19 stop all their fun this weekend even though the big Strawberry Festival has been canceled for the second year in a row. "The community is pulling together to do something," Madi Massel said. Massel is the manager of the... more »

• Baton Rouge Blues Festival postponed due to coronavirus

  March 14, 2020 5:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With the COVID-19 causing all festivals, sporting events, and schools to close down the Baton Rouge Blues festival has announced that they will postpone the event. According to the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation Executive Director, Kimberly R. Neustrom, the festival previously scheduled for April 18 &... more »

• Mardi Gras season is here, and so are the king cakes Play Video

  January 6, 2019 10:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Let the good times roll, Mardi Gras season is here. Bakeries throughout Louisiana are prepping for the season's rush of customers coming to pick up a delicious king cake. But Tiger Deauxnuts doesn't bake their king cakes the traditional way. Instead, they like their cakes deep-fried.... more »

• As severe weather moves out, rain lingers; Events canceled or delayed today

  April 14, 2018 9:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Day-long thunderstorms have prompted cancelations and delayed starts to events across the region. The strongest and most severe weather moved through Baton Rouge earlier Saturday - rumbling through around 8 o'clock, prompting severe weather alerts. Click HERE for the WBRZ.com weather page and the latest forecast.... more »

• Denham Springs holds festival to showcase city progress, community Play Video

  August 19, 2017 11:37 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The residents of Denham Springs are gathering for a weekend-long celebration put on by volunteers to bring relief to flood-affected families and showcase the progress the city has made. Denham Strong, a group created after the August 2016 flood, hosted what they call "Celebration of Hope."... more »

• Baton Rouge Blues Festival offers a little bit of everything to everyone Play Video

  April 8, 2017 11:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Blues Festival kicked off the first day of the annual event on Saturday. The festival is celebrating its 35th year, and Frank Vine has been to every one of them. "I've been coming to it since the 80's when it used to... more »

• State Police expect heavy traffic for Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

  April 7, 2017 11:46 AM

  PONCHATOULA – The annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival this weekend is expected to bring more than 300,000 visitors to the area and Louisiana State Police are reminding drivers of alternate routes. State Police says that the increased traffic surrounding the interstate causes dangerous backups from heavily congested off-ramps and forcing... more »

• LIFF, other non-profits in need of sponsorships following flood Play Video

  March 16, 2017 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some non-profits have been feeling the struggle following last year's flood. It's because funding that organizations typically rely on is going elsewhere. Right now, some non-profits including the Louisiana International Film Festival and Mentorship Program are asking for community support. In the festival's fifth year,... more »

• Native American Fall Powwow to be held Nov. 19 & 20

  November 19, 2016 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Indian Heritage Association is holding its 50th annual Fall Powwow this weekend. The Native American Powwow is a cultural festival that celebrates Native American traditions. The festival will feature Native American music, dancing, food and a variety of vendors offering authentic crafts. There will also... more »

• New Orleans to hold Top Taco festival next year

  November 17, 2016 6:05 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Adding to its list of festivals, New Orleans will soon hold its first Top Taco festival next year. New Orleans will celebrate with tacos, tequila and all things taco-related when the festival kicks off on Mar. 23. The festival first started in Denver in 2013... more »

• Denham Springs cancels annual fall festival as recovery continues

  August 30, 2016 4:50 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Antique Village Merchants Association has announced the annual Denham Springs fall festival is cancelled for this year while residents work to pick up the pieces following record-breaking flooding. DSANA President Al Bye said the decision was made after it became apparent that many integral elements... more »

• Jazz Fest a success despite weather-dampened attendance numbers

  May 3, 2016 4:32 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Shell, presenter of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, is calling the 2016 edition of the event a success after it wrapped up on Sunday. Shell says more than 425,000 fans “rocked the free world” on the final Sunday of the festival, despite less... more »

• BR Blues Festival releases 2016 lineup

  January 28, 2016 3:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Blues players from across the globe will jam in early April for the 22nd Baton Rouge Blues Festival. Organizers with the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation said the free festival will include internationally-recognized performers as well as local blues legends. Ten of the performers have previously... more »

• JazzFest lineup for 2016 includes Pearl Jam, Snoop Dogg

  January 19, 2016 12:29 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Stevie Wonder, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam and Snoop Dogg are among the performers joining the crowd in New Orleans for the 2016 JazzFest. Organizers released the full lineup for the New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival, which runs on consecutive weekends starting Apr.... more »

• Jewish Film Festival return to the Manship Theatre Play Video

  January 7, 2016 9:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival returns to the Manship Theatre January 13-17, 2016. The festival is celebrating its tenth year in the Capital City. This year's featured films include "Deli Man", "Mr. Kaplan", "Above and Beyond" and "Look at Us Now, Mother"! For a... more »

• 2016 Bayou Country Superfest lineup announced

  November 10, 2015 12:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Country music fans will be eager to get their hands on the lineup for next year’s Bayou Country Superfest, and now they have their chance as event organizers released the schedule to the public Tuesday. The festival, which will be extended to three days in 2016,... more »

• Final day of Voodoo Fest canceled due to rain

  November 1, 2015 1:18 PM

  NEW ORLEANS -- The final day of the Voodoo Music + Arts Experienced has been canceled because of "dangerous weather conditions," the festival announced Sunday morning. "Fan safety is the top priority for the producers of the festival and current conditions at City Park do not meet our standards... more »

• Ascension balloon festival set for this weekend Play Video

  September 24, 2015 5:11 PM

  GONZALES - The countdown is almost over for Ascension Parish's biggest event of the year. The 5th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival starts Friday at 4 p.m. and runs through Saturday at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Doors open at 7 a.m. Saturday, and close at 10 p.m. both... more »

• Oldies but Goodies Festival 2015 Play Video

  September 2, 2015 11:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Oldies but Goodies Festival is coming back to Port Allen. The event will have rockin' music, tricked out cars and of course some of the best barbeque in Louisiana. Cooks from all over the south will be at the festival competing for top barbeque honors. Teams will... more »