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• Management teams gifted ownership over popular Baton Rouge restaurants Play Video

  August 7, 2023 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Business owners Wayne and Luci Stabiler say they're passing on several popular Baton Rouge restaurants to their respective management teams, gifting them full ownership over those businesses. The pair made the huge announcement on Monday, saying the transition has been in the works for months. A... more »

• Robbers lured delivery driver to abandoned apartment, stole pizzas at gunpoint

  June 12, 2023 2:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A trio of robbers reportedly used an empty apartment to ambush a pizza delivery driver, only for police to find two of the suspects staying in a neighboring unit weeks later. Baton Rouge police were first notified of the crime on May 24, after a worker... more »

• Fat Cow, popular Highland Road restaurant, permanently closed after 11 years

  August 1, 2022 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fat Cow has permanently closed after more than a decade of selling burgers near LSU, according to a notice posted at the restaurant. A sign posted to the restaurant's front door said it closed for good July 26. Next to the sign was another notice suggesting... more »

• Wandering chicken finds new home at Popeyes

  March 7, 2022 1:08 PM

  SLIDELL - People are lining up in droves at a Popeyes in south Louisiana. But this time it's not because of a chicken sandwich, nor any other menu item for that matter. As customers pull through the drive-thru lane at the Popeyes on Gause Boulevard, they'll spot a chicken... more »

• Southeastern Grocers will donate $250,000, vodka proceeds to Ukrainian relief efforts

  February 26, 2022 6:01 PM

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Southeastern Grocers Inc. announced Saturday they will be donating $250,000 to support relief efforts in Ukraine, as well as 100 percent of proceeds from its Ukrainian vodka sales. Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of supermarket chains such as Winn-Dixie, will donate the funds to the... more »

• Tuesday's Health Report Play Video

  February 15, 2022 7:10 PM

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• New York City school cafeterias to go completely vegan on Fridays

  February 3, 2022 7:41 PM

  NEW YORK CITY - New York City public school cafeterias will offer a fully-vegan menu on Fridays as part of a new healthy eating initiative from Mayor Eric Adams. Starting this week, foods containing any animal products -- from macaroni and cheese to pizza -- will be off of... more »

• Physicians identify food insecurities, educate people about healthy choices Play Video

  January 21, 2022 4:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - This week, 2 On Your Side has explored ways the capital city is working to bring healthier options to people who live in food deserts. It's an initiative under the mayor's office and HealthyBR. At Our Lady of the Lake North Clinic on Airline Highway, there... more »

• Participating Burger Kings to sell Whoppers for 37 cents this Friday, Saturday

  December 2, 2021 7:52 AM

  One of Burger King's most popular menu items will be available for purchase at a significantly reduced rate this Friday and Saturday. The fast-food chain is celebrating the Whopper's 64th anniversary, and in honor of the burger, customers can purchase a Whopper for 37 cents at participating locations. ... more »

• Seasonal dessert returns to McDonald's menu for limited time

  December 2, 2021 4:55 AM

  As winter approaches, the blustery weather heralds the return of seasonal favorites. Specialty hot chocolates and warm desserts reappear on menus, and McDonald's menu is no different. According to CNN , the popular fast food restaurant is bringing its Holiday Pie back for a limited time, in select U.S.... more »

• McDonald's Egg McMuffin only 63 cents in honor of its 50th anniversary

  November 16, 2021 1:55 PM

  The Egg McMuffin was initially introduced to McDonald's customers 50 years ago at a cost of 63 cents per sandwich, and this Thursday, in honor of the popular breakfast sandwich's birthday, customers can once again purchase an Egg McMuffin for only 63 cents. The special will run from 6... more »

• DSNAP application process for Hurricane Ida victims continues; find out how to apply here Play Video

  September 20, 2021 7:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Those who lost food due to the impact of Hurricane Ida can begin applying for food assistance to help replace the items lost, beginning Monday. According to The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), a number of Louisiana residents in 25 parishes will be... more »

• Social media account raised over $40K for dogs displaced by Ida

  September 18, 2021 7:52 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A social media account raised over $40K for dogs who needed help due to Hurricane Ida. The account WeRateDogs collected $43,000 in donations for Louisiana SPCA. The money is working to help dogs who were displaced during the storm nearly three weeks ago. In a... more »

• Disaster food assistance approved for parishes impacted by Ida; apply here

  September 8, 2021 3:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana residents impacted by Hurricane Ida can now apply for federal disaster food assistance. The state says Disaster SNAP benefits was approved for 25 parishes impacted by the storm. Those parishes include Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines,... more »

• Wendy's french fries are getting an upgrade

  August 26, 2021 1:48 PM

  Most fast-food loving Americans have, at some point, argued with friends about which fast food restaurant has the worst french fries. In a number of these conversations, Wendy's becomes a subject of debate, and according to a January 2021 survey , the chain does not have the most popular... more »

• Woman who shouted 'I have the virus' before coughing on food gets prison time, must pay store $30K

  August 25, 2021 12:51 PM

  WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - A woman who intentionally coughed and spit on food displays at a supermarket after exclaiming that she had the coronavirus will serve time in prison and must pay up thousands of dollars because of the tirade. Margaret Cirko was first arrested after her outburst in Pennsylvania... more »

• Girl Scouts to roll out new brownie-inspired cookie

  August 18, 2021 12:49 PM

  Girl Scouts are rolling out a new cookie that has the taste of a fudge brownie. According to a news release from the organization, the chocolatey cookies are called ' Adventurefuls ' and they're described as "an indulgent brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt."... more »

• McDonald's to add new glazed pull apart donuts to menu in September

  August 17, 2021 10:23 AM

  Customers with a sweet tooth will enjoy McDonald's addition to its menu this Fall. The restaurant will roll out a new item alongside the three baked products already featured on its McCafe menu. Beginning September 1, customers will see a new glazed shareable donut on the bakery's menu.... more »

• Frozen shrimp recalled for Salmonella contamination

  August 16, 2021 2:43 PM

  The CDC has again expanded a recall for several brands cooked, frozen shrimp due to Salmonella contamination. On Aug. 16, the CDC advised consumers not to eat the crustaceans sold through more than a dozen brands, expanding the recall for the second time since Aug. 13. As of... more »

• Select IHOP restaurants will soon add alcoholic beverages to menus

  August 12, 2021 10:51 AM

  One of America's most popular restaurants is adding alcoholic beverages to its menu. According to CNN , patrons of IHOP restaurants may soon be able to order their favorite original buttermilk pancakes along with a beverage that's slightly stronger than coffee. The restaurant's menu is slated to soon... more »

• Shooting in Kenner restaurant leaves one employee injured

  August 7, 2021 7:28 PM

  KENNER - A fight that broke out between two service industry employees left one shot and the other in jail Saturday. WWL reported that Kenner Police said officers went to the Jumbo Buffet restaurant on Williams Boulevard around 3:30 p.m. when one employee shot the other. WWL said... more »

• More U.S. restaurants, businesses requiring proof of vaccination

  August 6, 2021 1:46 PM

  Businesses and restaurants in some of the U.S.'s busiest cities are requiring patrons to provide proof of COVID vaccination before entering. Cities like Philadelphia, Seattle, and Atlanta are seeing a trend in certain businesses and restaurants exercising their legal right to require that everyone who enters the premises be... more »

• Technical issues involving P-EBT, SNAP benefits resolved, officials say

  July 14, 2021 10:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Shortly after Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced Wednesday that technical issues were impeding the issuance of benefits such as P-EBT and SNAP, DCFS followed up with assurance that the issues had been resolved. On the DCFS's Facebook page , the organization said,... more »

• Soul Food Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge Play Video

  June 26, 2021 5:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A taste of normalcy returns to feed the soul of Baton Rouge. "I'm really excited that it's opening back up," said Melba Braud with Rita's Italian Ice and Creamery. From sweet to savory and everything in between, hundreds of people showed up for the 4th... more »

• Slidell casino proposal getting $250M expansion

  June 22, 2021 1:52 PM

  SLIDELL - Officials will announce a multi-million dollar expansion Tuesday for a proposed entertaining and gaming resort in St. Tammany Parish. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and parish officials will detail the expanded proposal during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. An investment of more than $250 million by P2E... more »

• DSNAP applications open for some La. residents affected by May flooding

  June 17, 2021 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state received federal approval to take applications from households that need food security in the wake of last month's severe flooding . The areas approved for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program include the following zip codes: Ascension Parish : 70734, 70737, 70769... more »

• As mask and distancing restrictions continue to loosen, large events starting to return to capital area Play Video

  May 13, 2021 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Festivals, whether they focus on food or live music, are the heart and soul of Louisiana. They are now beginning to make their return after a year-long absence. "I think the attitude is 1000 percent, let's go, let's go, let's go," Henry Turner of the Baton... more »

• EBR residents now able to apply for assistance from Disaster SNAP Program Play Video

  April 12, 2021 7:31 AM

  According to The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), East Baton Rouge is among the 23 Louisiana parishes that have been granted federal approval to participate in the virtual Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP). The parishes were approved for special government assistance due to the impact... 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 »

• 2 Make A Difference: YMCA partners with food banks to hold food distribution event in West Baton Rouge Play Video

  April 2, 2021 10:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The YMCA branch in Baton Rouge is teaming up with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, the USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes and Albertsons Companies Foundation to distribute 7,500 pounds of food to underserved individuals in the community. Around 300 families will receive a box... more »

• Despite slim pickings, Louisianans clamor for crawfish Play Video

  April 2, 2021 7:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As families across Louisiana plan to gather for Easter celebrations this weekend, one of the state's most valued delicacies is likely to be a part of many an event. Crawfish, typically a highlight of large gatherings in Louisiana, is usually in high demand come Easter season.... more »

• Several restaurant chains offering specials on National Burrito Day

  April 1, 2021 12:49 PM

  Though most foodies would agree that finding delicious food that happens to be either free or discounted is no laughing matter, National Burrito Day and April Fools’ Day happen to occur simultaneously. This year, only a few restaurant chains are offering related specials. One such restaurant is Chipotle... more »

• Shooting victim drives himself to Piccadilly on S. Sherwood Boulevard for help

  March 27, 2021 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, a man was shot in the 1100 block of Mead near the I-12 Interstate. The victim drove himself to the Piccadilly on S.... more »

• Gonzales-based company, Blue Runner, to expand and produce frozen foods

  March 8, 2021 8:10 AM

  GONZALES - A popular Gonzales-based food brand known for its red beans, navy beans, and jambalaya is hoping to expand into frozen foods by means of a new $2.2. million production facility. According to The Advocate , Blue Runner's first frozen products will be limited to sausage gumbo and... more »

• Cold weather means higher prices for crawfish Play Video

  February 18, 2021 7:24 PM

  WHITE CASTLE - Crawfish traps are coming up empty at time of year when they should be full. "Normally at this time of year, we're usually rolling six, seven days a week. We're cacthing real good, pulling out great crawfish, a lot of good numbers of crawfish," said Will... more »

• Nestle tempts health conscious foodies with new, plant-based 'Vegan KitKat'

  February 17, 2021 9:18 AM

  As plant-based food options continue to expand for the millions of Americans who consider themselves vegan, one of the world's most famous candy companies is falling in line with the 'healthy eating' trend. Nestlé is launching a plant-based version of the popular KitKat bar. The new, non-dairy snack is... more »

• Fast food frenzy, those without power rush to get a hot meal Play Video

  February 16, 2021 11:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE – With power outages still in effect in East Baton Rouge Parish, those without power are waiting in long drive-thru lines at fast food joints waiting to get their hands on a hot meal. “We have a lot of people without power and they need a hot... more »

• Popular Little Debbie snack cake now available as a cereal Play Video

  December 31, 2020 7:03 AM

  One of America's favorite snack cakes has been made into a cereal. The most important meal of the day can now include a bowl of Kellogg's® Little Debbie® Oatmeal Creme Pies Cereal. Kellogg's marked the original Little Debbie snack cake's 60th anniversary with the rollout of the new... more »

• Bethany Church hosts a Christmas food giveaway for hundreds of families in need Play Video

  December 19, 2020 8:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of families no longer have to worry about what will be on the table this Christmas. Bethany Church teamed up with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, to give around 1000 boxes of food to families across the Capital City. People who participated in... more »

• La. spreading out distribution of SNAP benefits each month Play Video

  December 2, 2020 4:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services will begin adjusting the schedule it uses to distribute SNAP benefits to families each month. According to DCFS, the distribution of those benefits will gradually shift from the first two weeks of each month to the first 23... more »

• Restaurants stay busy as families choose the to-go route for Thanksgiving meal Play Video

  November 26, 2020 5:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The rise in COVID cases is changing the way families traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving. With more people choosing to stay at home for the holiday this change is actually bringing much-needed business to local restaurants. “It’s been crazy. I’m rolling on about 30 hours of no... more »

• Business teams up with local officials to hand out 800 Thanksgiving turkeys Play Video

  November 24, 2020 6:25 PM

  ZACHARY – On Tuesday, 800 turkeys were given away at the Miller and Daughter Mortuary. This is the third year the workers have put on the event, and it’s grown each time. At the first giveaway, 300 turkeys were handed out. This year, others stepped in and helped that... more »

• EBR Schools to begin meal delivery service for virtual students Play Video

  October 29, 2020 12:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish students who have been attending school by way of online virtual programs will be eligible to receive meal-delivery services beginning November 2, but their parents must first complete an online registration form. EBR Schools announced Thursday that its curbside grab-n-go meal service... more »

• Capitol High School celebrates groundbreaking of new community garden

  October 14, 2020 6:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As the battle against COVID-19 and its economic ramifications wages on, educators at Capitol High School are teaming up with local experts to teach students how to use horticulture to win the fight against food insecurity and related anxities. Groups of students spent the summer learning... more »

• Louisiana bar owners anxious to learn more about phase 3 Play Video

  September 10, 2020 6:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some Louisiana businesses, including bars, have had a rough time during the pandemic. Now with the news that the state is moving toward phase 3 of reopening, there's some hope that more businesses can open their doors. At the start of phase 2, bars were allowed... more »

• LDAF finds fungal toxin in pet food

  September 3, 2020 3:33 PM

  The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Feed Program discovered the toxin, Aflatoxin in a dry dog food. The pet food that tested positive for Aflatoxin is called Family Pet Meaty Cuts Beef Chicken & Cheese Flavors Premium Dog Food. The food is manufactured by Sunshine Mills for... more »

• One in four restaurants statewide could permanently close due to coronavirus, industry official says Play Video

  July 15, 2020 10:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The restaurant industry in Louisiana and across the country has been one of the hardest-hit sectors of the economy since coronavirus restrictions were implemented earlier this year. "Our industry's been decimated, Stan Harris, president of the Louisiana Restaurant Association said. "One of the challenges that we're... more »

• Juban's Creole Restaurant & Caterer closing temporarily

  July 10, 2020 4:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Juban's Creole Restaurant & Caterer will be shutting it's doors until further notice. The popular restaurant announced their temporary closing Saturday afternoon on Facebook. Operations will be suspended starting Friday, July 10. Juban's says that they plan "to reopen in the near future once... more »

• St. Helena Farmers Market matches SNAP benefits

  July 10, 2020 9:01 AM

  GREENSBURG — A farmer's market in Louisiana wants to ensure everyone has access to fresh and nutritional produce. The St. Helena Farmers Market announced Thursday that it plans to match SNAP spending on fresh fruits and vegetables. The match program offers $3 in free tokens for every $1... more »

• Vehicle accident at Sonic on S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. leaves one in critical condition

  July 4, 2020 4:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A driver ran into a Sonic sign Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m. officials responded to the Sonic located on the corner of S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. and Old Hammond Highway in reference to a vehicle accident. Emergency crews transported one person in critical condition.... more »

• Life Source Hospice will host curbside meals for front-line workers Thursday afternoon

  June 25, 2020 12:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Life Source Hospice will be "Feeding the Frontlines" Thursday afternoon. On Thursday, June 25 from 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. front-line workers are welcome to come and get burgers and hot dogs from Life Source Hospice. Life Source Hospice is located at 11605 Southfork Ave. ... more »

• Mayor Broome and BR Food Bank will host drive-thru food distribution

  June 18, 2020 3:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced on Thursday that there will be a drive-thru distribution food distribution on Saturday. Mayor-President Broome and The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution on Saturday, June 20 at Glen Oaks High School (6650 Cedar Grove Drive)... more »

• Rescue Alliance hosting drive-thru pet food bank Saturday

  June 18, 2020 2:25 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Rescue Alliance says that they are still responding to pet families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rescue Alliance located in Gonzales is holding a drive-thru Community Emergency Pet Food Bank event on Saturday (June 20) at 11 a.m. The event will be held at... more »

• New rice facility projected to bring in 35 new jobs to south Louisiana

  June 11, 2020 12:46 PM

  LOUISIANA - Gov. John Bel Edwards and the South Louisiana Rail Facility (SLRF) announced on Thursday that SLRF will develop a new rice mill in Jefferson Davis Parish. The $11.6 million rice mill will be located in Jefferson Davis Parish and is expected create seven new direct jobs, with... more »

• Capital Area United Way shows their appreciation for local healthcare workers on the front line Play Video

  June 7, 2020 12:13 AM

  It's something as simple as helping others. Hospital workers lined up along O'Neal Lane, to receive special tokens of appreciation for working on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We had people lined up as early as 7:30 a.m. Needless to say, we had to... more »

• Company donating more than a half-million eggs to food banks across Louisiana

  May 19, 2020 3:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Louisiana-based food company is donating more than half-a-million eggs to food banks in several major cities across the state. Egg producer Cal-Maine Foods, located in Pine Grove, announced Tuesday that it is shipping two truckloads' worth of eggs to food banks in Baton Rouge, Alexandria,... more »

• Good neighbors help fight hunger in local communities caused by COVID-19 Play Video

  May 9, 2020 11:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Every day residents are trying to make sure their neighbors who have been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak don't go hungry. "The face of hunger has changed, so we're here to do our part to help meet a need,"... more »

• Parade-style food drive rolls down St. George neighborhoods Play Video

  May 3, 2020 3:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - During the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. George Fire Department and the organizers of the City of St. George are teaming up, collecting non-perishables for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. The food bank has seen a drop in donations due to the Stay at Home order.... more »

• Councilwoman Tara Wicker hosts drive-thru grocery giveaway Play Video

  May 2, 2020 11:50 PM

  There was a huge turnout at a Baton Rouge Church for a "drive-thru" grocery giveaway Saturday morning. Drivers lined up to receive a free box of groceries at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church. "It's a blessing especially when you have children at home, and they eat a lot," said Sharon Roberts.... more »

• Crawfish Tracker: We're staying put and so are these prices

  April 30, 2020 5:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Crawfish prices appear to have hit another wall this week. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average cost of boiled crawdads in the capital area is $3.59 by the pound, with most restaurants carrying over their prices from last week. The price... more »

• Crawfish Tracker: Prices staying put for now

  April 23, 2020 4:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Don't expect any significant dips in crawfish prices this week. According to WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index , the average price for boiled crawfish is $3.58 per pound, hardly changing from last week's average in the capital area. The average cost for live crawdads fared a bit... more »

• Food bank continues mobile distribution locations amid coronavirus Play Video

  April 21, 2020 6:25 PM

  GONZALES - Vital help came to Ascension Parish Tuesday in the form of food. To reach all those in need, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has been making stops in different areas it covers. With the help of volunteers and the National Guard, the food bank was able... more »

• Capital Area Animal Welfare Society hand out 1,000 bags of pet food Play Video

  April 18, 2020 9:52 PM

  The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society recently received a big donation consisting of thousands of pounds of pet food. The food was handed out this morning to local families in an effort to make sure no dogs go hungry amid the coronavirus pandemic. "We have never... more »

• Crawfish Tracker: Another small price drop after Easter

  April 16, 2020 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - While things are still far from normal for Louisianans, the prices for crawfish are looking better and better each week. According to WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index, the average price for boiled crawdads in the capital region is sitting at $3.59 per pound. It's another small but... more »

• Local restaurants, industry leaders team up to provide meals to healthcare workers Play Video

  April 13, 2020 10:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Local restaurants delivered meals to hospitals Monday night, kick-starting a campaign to feed healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each day a collection of 70 restaurants will rotate, feeding 500 total hospital staff at four locations in the capital city, Baton Rouge... more »