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• With nearly two weeks until drawing, tickets for 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are SOLD OUT Play Video

  June 8, 2026 7:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE — As of Monday morning, WBRZ and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are sold out of raffle tickets for the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! The annual fundraiser raises money for St. Jude's treatment of childhood cancers. This year, the 13,250 tickets sold raised $1.325 million... more »

• Deadline for St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway's bonus prize, a 2026 Genesis G70, is TODAY Play Video

  May 29, 2026 1:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Friday is a big deadline for this year's St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! Purchase your ticket by the end of the day and you'll have a chance to win the bonus prize — a 2026 Genesis G70! And buy your ticket quickly! There are only... more »

• Annual Tickfaw 200 Poker Run returns to Blood River Landing Play Video

  May 1, 2026 9:04 AM

  SPRINGFIELD — This weekend is the largest power boat run in the state, and it's happening in Livingston Parish. The annual Tickfaw 200 Poker Run runs through Saturday and raises money for Tickfaw 200 Charities, which itself offers community services, funding and resources to the Livingston Parish community. ... more »

• 2une In Previews: TUFF Project's 12th annual Asthma Awareness Walk is this weekend in Brusly Play Video

  May 1, 2026 8:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The TUFF Project's 12th annual Asthma Awareness Walk is this weekend in Brusly. The walk is on Saturday and starts at Lukeville Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Organizers visited 2une In on Friday to share more about the event. more »

• 2une In Previews: March of Dimes' March for Babies aims to raise money, awareness for mothers, children Play Video

  May 1, 2026 8:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE — This weekend, the March of Dimes is hosting its March for Babies event at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The event, held on Saturday at 10 a.m., aims to raise money and awareness to improve the health of mothers and babies in the Capital area and beyond.... more »

• 2une In Previews: Ron Zappe International Beerfest returns to LSU Rural Life Museum Play Video

  May 1, 2026 8:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE — This weekend is the Ron Zappe International Beerfest at the LSU Rural Life Museum. The 21st annual event returns to Baton Rouge on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This year's festival will feature more than 200 domestic and international beers, including speciality selections... more »

• Family says 24-year-old woman who died in early morning I-12 crash in Walker leaves behind young daughter Play Video

  April 30, 2026 10:51 AM

  WALKER — A 24-year-old woman who died in a I-12 crash in Walker was the mother of a 4-year-old girl. According to police, Elizabeth Ellen Woodruff lost control of her car and crashed into a light pole as she was getting onto I-12 westbound from the Walker entrance ramp... more »

• 2une In Previews: Louisiana Friends Against Childhood Cancer Bass Tournament raising money for St. Jude Play Video

  April 30, 2026 7:27 AM

  MAUREPAS — The fifth annual Louisiana Friends Against Childhood Cancer Bass Tournament is coming up! The fishing tournament, held on May 9, raises money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Registration for the event starts Friday, May 1, at 6 p.m. at Canal Bank in Maurepas. Registration continues... more »

• 18th annual Dancing for Big Buddy fundraiser kicks off featuring several members of WBRZ Play Video

  April 25, 2026 7:35 PM

  WATCH LIVE: BATON ROUGE — The 18th annual Dancing for Big Buddy fundraising event kicked off on Saturday at the PMAC, featuring several members of WBRZ. The event, emceed by WBRZ's John Pastorek and Sylvia Weatherspoon, will feature WBRZ's 2une in anchor April Davis, who will be... more »

• WBRZ's April Davis is getting ready to bust a move at this weekend's Dancing for Big Buddy fundraiser Play Video

  April 24, 2026 8:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The 18th annual Dancing for Big Buddy fundraising event is this weekend, with one of WBRZ's own as one of the star dancers! April Davis, one of WBRZ's 2une In anchors, is participating in the dance competition to support local youth mentorship. On Friday morning, she... more »

• Sunday Journal: Dancing for Big Buddy 2026 Play Video

  April 22, 2026 7:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The 18th annual Dancing for Big Buddy fundraising event is this weekend, with one of WBRZ's own as one of the star dancers! April Davis, one of WBRZ's 2une In anchors, is participating in the dance competition to support local youth mentorship. April's co-anchor, John... more »

• 2une In Previews: Bob Jackson Foundation to award scholarship to RPCC student through crawfish boil-off Play Video

  April 21, 2026 8:15 AM

  GONZALES — This weekend, the 11th annual Bob Jackson crawfish boil-off will be held at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Every year, several teams get together to boil mudbugs for a good cause. For the last three years, The Jackson Foundation has chosen a River Parishes Community College... more »

• 2une In Previews: New River Baptist Church hosting Car and Craft Show to raise money for youth group Play Video

  April 15, 2026 9:02 AM

  ST. AMANT — The New River Baptist Church is hosting its inaugural Car and Craft Show later this month. The fundraising event, held on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., aims to pay for the church's youth group to attend camp. Nikki Jouty with New River... more »

• Sunday Journal: Capital Area Heart Walk Play Video

  April 15, 2026 8:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Capital Area Heart Walk is being hosted by the American Heart Association later this month. According to the AHA, 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital die, with most of those cases not seeing CPR performed by a bystander. ... more »

• 2une In Previews: Seize the Day Baton Rouge Warrior Walk and 5K is this weekend Play Video

  April 15, 2026 8:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Seize the Day Baton Rouge Warrior Walk and 5K is this weekend. Seize the Day is the largest annual event of its kind supporting the epilepsy community across Louisiana. It brings together more than 1,000 people to bring awareness to issues within the epilepsy community.... more »

• Voting is open NOW for Dancing for Big Buddy featuring WBRZ's April Davis Play Video

  April 10, 2026 8:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The 18th annual Dancing for Big Buddy fundraising event is almost here, with one of WBRZ's own as one of the star dancers! April Davis, one of WBRZ's 2une In anchors, is participating in the dance competition to support local youth mentorship. Voting is open... more »

• Junior League of Baton Rouge says annual Hollydays is transitioning to a single-day event Play Video

  April 1, 2026 2:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Hollydays, an event held annually in Baton Rouge for more than 40 years, is transitioning to a single-day event, the organizers of the group, the Junior League of Baton Rouge, said. Last year, the event lasted three days. The annual fundraiser offering shopping for festive... more »

• 2une In Previews: Drip, Sip and Jam returns for second year at Baton Rouge Community College Play Video

  March 3, 2026 9:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - It's time to Drip, Sip and Jam! Literally. The second "Drip, Sip and Jam" fundraiser hosted by the Baton Rouge Community College Athletic Department is almost here. At the event, you can design your own sneakers and apparel, sip on both cocktails and mocktails, taste... more »

• Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge's annual MPAC fundraiser returns in March Play Video

  February 24, 2026 1:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge's annual fundraising event is coming up. MPAC 2026 — Music. Performance. Art. Community. — is transforming the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center on March 6 into a space celebrating music, art, food and community in the greater Baton Rouge... more »

• BRPD hosts pastalaya fundraiser to support captain's wife battling brain cancer Play Video

  January 30, 2026 1:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department held a pastalaya fundraiser on Friday in support of a police captain's wife who is battling brain cancer. The fundraiser, taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the BRPD Headquarters on Airline Highway, aims to support the family of... more »

• Dancing for Big Buddy hosts Star Dancer Mentor Day ahead of fundraiser Play Video

  January 30, 2026 11:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Big Buddy Mentoring Baton Rouge hosted its Star Dancer Mentor Day on Friday, featuring WBRZ's own April Davis ahead of the 18th Annual Dancing for Big Buddy fundraising event. Each year, Dancing for Big Buddy hosts star dancers from across the capital city’s community to raise... more »

• 2une In Previews: First-ever Dancing With Z Stars takes a twirl in Zachary to benefit cotillion nonprofit Play Video

  January 9, 2026 11:16 AM

  ZACHARY - Zachary now has its own version of "Dancing With the Stars." The event, Dancing with Z Stars, is Saturday, Jan. 17, and will raise money for the Louisiana Cotillion Auxiliary, the nonprofit charter of Louisiana State Cotillion. Louisiana Cotillion Auxiliary Board President Beth Young and its... more »

• Big Mike's Sports Bar hosts give-back event for family of Denham Springs student who died after car crash Play Video

  December 16, 2025 7:10 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Big Mike's Sports Bar and Grill is hosting a give-back event on Tuesday to raise money for the family of a Denham Springs High School senior who died after a car crash. Ten percent of all proceeds at Big Mike's will go to the family of... more »

• 2une In Previews: Jefferson United Methodist Church's Christmas play depicts nativity in song Play Video

  December 1, 2025 7:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Christmastime is here, and Jefferson United Methodist Church is celebrating with a series of stories set during the first Christmas and the birth of Christ. "First Christmas: Stories from the Birth of Christ" will depict the nativity story through song, with director Carolyn Rice saying that... more »

• Fundraiser for pancreatic cancer held Friday night Play Video

  November 14, 2025 10:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Elvin Howard Senior Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation held its ninth annual fundraiser Friday night at Boudreaux's Fine Catering. The event was packed with fun, from live entertainment to a silent auction. Howard was a beloved employee at WBRZ, and his family is behind the... more »

• Belaire High School's ProStart Culinary Program hosts fundraiser in preparation for state competition Play Video

  November 14, 2025 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Belaire High School's ProStart Culinary Program hosted a fundraiser on Friday to support students in the upcoming LA State Cooking Competition. ProStart, a nationwide two-year culinary arts and restaurant management program for high school students, reaches more than 200,000 students. Belaire's students prepared for next... more »

• Fundraiser to be held Sunday for Iberville deputies killed, injured in shooting Play Video

  November 14, 2025 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A fundraiser is being held Sunday at the Court to Table pickleball court for two Iberville deputies after a shooting left one dead and another hospitalized. The fundraiser will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to support the families of Charles Riley and Brett... more »

• 39th annual Thanksgiving Zydeco Food Drive raising money for food ahead of holidays in Baker Play Video

  November 12, 2025 8:06 AM

  BAKER — Wednesday is the 39th annual Thanksgiving Zydeco Food Drive in Baker. The food drive brings together a series of artists, promoters, business owners and customers to raise money for food as the holiday season approaches. The fundraiser is at The Showroom on Plank Road in Baker.... more »

• Mighty Moms raising money for hungry children in Denham Springs at Halloween mahjong tournament Play Video

  October 28, 2025 8:59 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Mighty Moms is raising money to help feed hungry kids in Denham Springs on Tuesday night. The Mighty Moms' Mahjong Mash starts at 6 p.m. at the Greystone Country Club in Denham Springs. The group encourages wearing costumes to come play mahjong, with any donation... more »

• 2une In Previews: Make room for hotcakes and short stacks at the 76th Kiwanis Pancake Festival Play Video

  October 28, 2025 8:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Make room on your plate for some hotcakes and short stacks, because this weekend is the 76th Kiwanis Pancake Festival! The Pancake Festival will be hosted Saturday at the LSU Field House and feature a student juried art show, a talent showcase and, of course, tons... more »

• 2une In Previews: Hollydays Market is back at the River Center Play Video

  October 17, 2025 8:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Hollydays Market is back at the Raising Cane's River Center! The event, presented by the Junior League of Baton Rouge, offers shopping for festive gifts, decor and more, as well as helping to fund local initiatives including the Diaper Bank, Painted Playground and StoryTime in... more »

• BRPD holds fundraiser for Deputy Chief Myron Daniels as he fights cancer Play Video

  October 3, 2025 7:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department held a fundraiser on Friday for Deputy Chief Myron Daniels as he battles cancer. Officers sold jambalaya lunches in front of BRPD headquarters on Airline Highway. "We just want to make sure and lift them up in prayer, and we... more »

• Fundraiser held in Denham Springs for BRPD officer who had legs amputated after being rammed by truck Play Video

  August 6, 2025 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Jambalaya plate lunches are being sold in Denham Springs on Wednesday to raise money for a Baton Rouge Police officer who was struck by a truck while on duty. Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was critically injured when he was intentionally rammed in June. As a result, the... more »

• Benefit held in honor of injured BRPD officer Caleb Eisworth raises $19,000 for family, medical bills Play Video

  July 22, 2025 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A fundraiser benefit held for Baton Rouge Police officer Caleb Eisworth raised nearly $19,000 over the weekend. The Caleb Strong Benefit held Saturday at Locals Bar and Kitchen raised $18,762 for Eisworth and his family. "This was such an amazing event, and we are glad... more »

• Oak Lodge hosting 100 Strong dinner raising money for local nonprofits Play Video

  July 17, 2025 11:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A dinner raising money for local nonprofits is being held at Oak Lodge next week. The event, put on by 100 Strong, will have attendees make a $100 donation to one of three local nonprofits. For this quarterly meeting, 100 Strong selected Keep Tiger Town... more »

• Fundraisers announced for family of officer struck along Joor Road Play Video

  June 24, 2025 7:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two fundraisers are coming up to support the family of Sgt. Caleb Eisworth, who remains in critical condition after being struck by a car along Joor Road earlier this month. The first is the Sgt. Caleb Eisworth Benefit Concert at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 28... more »

• Oil prices drop further on hopes that Israel's war with Iran will not damage global flow of crude

  June 24, 2025 2:15 PM

  STRAIT OF HORMUZ (AP) — Oil prices are dropping further on hopes that Israel’s war with Iran will not damage the global flow of crude. A barrel of benchmark U.S. crude has fallen 4.9% to $65.12. Brent crude, the international standard, has dropped 4.8% to $67.13. Oil prices... more »

• Community rallies behind injured BRPD motorcycle officer; benefit concert being held at downtown bar Play Video

  June 23, 2025 5:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge community is stepping up to support Baton Rouge Police Department motorcycle officer Sgt. Caleb Eisworth after he was injured in a hit-and-run. Eisworth remains in critical condition after being run over on his police motorcycle over a week ago on Joor Road. In... more »

• Fundraiser set up for critically injured BRPD motorcycle officer struck along Joor Road Play Video

  June 20, 2025 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A fundraiser has been set up for the Baton Rouge Police officer who was injured earlier this week after being struck on his motorcycle. Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was struck on Monday by a truck and taken to the hospital in critical condition. Gad Black, 41, was... more »

• Members of 2019 LSU football team reunite in Baton Rouge for Joe Burrow Foundation fundraiser Play Video

  June 4, 2025 4:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Joe Burrow and other members of the 2019 national championship-winning LSU football team reunited in Baton Rouge over the weekend to raise money for the Joe Burrow Foundation. The foundation held its inaugural Burrow's Tiger Tee-Off on Saturday at TopGolf and raised $550,000. Funds will be... more »

• Local organization hosting rummage sale in honor of AED and CPR awareness week Play Video

  June 2, 2025 11:39 AM

  BAKER - A local non-profit, the Gray's Army Foundation, is hosting an indoor rummage sale to raise money to purchase AEDS, continue CPR training programs and more. The Gray's Army Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in youth by providing heart screenings, Hands Only CPR... more »

• Family of man who drowned in Amite River over weekend starts fundraiser for funeral, birth of child Play Video

  May 5, 2025 1:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The family of a man who drowned crossing the Amite River over the weekend has started a fundraiser to raise money for a funeral and other expenses. Timothy Carey, 24, was trying to swim across the Amite River on Saturday when he drowned after he was... more »

• French Settlement High basketball program fundraising with 'Bring Your Mom to Prom' dance Play Video

  May 2, 2025 12:14 PM

  FRENCH SETTLEMENT — You may have heard of a daddy-daughter dance, but have you ever heard of a mother-son dance? That's what the French Settlement High School boys basketball and baseball teams are hosting with their Bring Your Mom to Prom event. The dance is open to students... more »

• 2une In Previews: Circus-themed fundraiser to benefit Red Stick Cares Play Video

  April 25, 2025 10:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Experience a night filled with wonder with Spek-truhm's circus-themed fundraiser to raise autism awareness! Event organizers with Spek-truhm were live on 2une In Friday morning previewing Sensor This, a production being put on by The Acadian Circus to raise money for Red Stick Cares. The... more »

• Family of three-year-old caught in crossfire of North 26th Street shooting starts fundraiser Play Video

  April 18, 2025 12:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A three-year-old boy injured in a shooting earlier this week is still in the hospital and his family is asking the public for help with his recovery. The North 26th Street shooting, which happened around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, happened after a car drove through the... more »

• 2une In Previews: Jag-A-Thon to raise money for Southern University student athletes Play Video

  March 27, 2025 11:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Friday is Southern University's annual Jag-A-Thon, a push to donate to the athletics department and raise money for academic support for student athletes on the Bluff. There are five ways to give during Jag-A-Thon: by mail, by text, by phone, online or in person at the... more »

• 100 STRONG sets 90-minute meeting next week; attendees vote on which nonprofit to fund

  January 14, 2025 12:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A newly-formed Baton Rouge group dedicated to helping local nonprofits is planning an event for this month after one last year raised more than $5,500. The group 100 STRONG will meet Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Oak Lodge Conference Center at 6 p.m. The meeting had... more »

• Fundraiser planned Tuesday night for two West Feliciana students who died recently Play Video

  July 15, 2024 10:48 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE— Big River Running Club is hosting a fundraiser Tuesday night to honor two West Feliciana students who died recently, including a football player killed in a car crash on July Fifth. The run through downtown St. Francisville will support the families of Rayshon M. Franklin and Zacarri... more »

• Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office holding benefit lunch for officer who underwent heart surgery Play Video

  May 22, 2024 10:17 PM

  NEW ROADS - The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office is holding a benefit lunch Thursday for an officer who underwent a heart transplant. According to the PCPSO, the lunch is being held for Sgt. Mike Battiste. It will be held at the Scott Civic Center in New Roads at... more »

• Livingston's Seventh Ward students raise money for peers in need

  October 12, 2020 6:00 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – The pandemic's economic impact on families across Louisiana has been severe, and some parents have found themselves without the funds to secure school supplies for their children. Livingston Parish schools, aware of the need, encouraged students to raise money for their peers who face dire financial... more »

• 30th Annual Fireman's Poker Run postponed due to virus pandemic Play Video

  June 14, 2020 12:21 AM

  The 30th Annual Fireman's Poker Run in Springfield has been postponed to August 2020. It's the largest annual fundraiser for Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 2. A sunny day in Tickfaw River in Springfield brought out crowds of people who were anxious to get outside. ... more »

• Cajun Navy to host 'Boatload of Toys' Christmas drive for Hurricane Harvey victims

  December 6, 2017 3:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Cajun Navy will be hosting a Christmas toy drive for victims still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. The non-profit organization announced on Wednesday that the drive will be called "A Boatload of Toys." The Cajun Navy is asking the community to assist in filling up boats with... more »

• Over $25k raised at Christmas event for paralyzed BRPD officer

  December 3, 2017 8:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge Police Department held a fundraiser for one of their own Sunday night. "A Christmas of Hope" was held at BRPD headquarters Sunday to raise money for Officer Rickey Faust. On Mar. 21, Officer Faust was involved in a car accident while on duty;... more »

• Fundraiser this weekend to raise money for BRPD officer involved in accident Play Video

  November 30, 2017 6:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge Police Officer is on a journey of recovery after he was involved in a single-vehicle accident earlier this year. The needs of Officer Rickey Faust have changed significantly since March. "I just thank god I'm still here," he said. Faust, who... more »

• Jambalaya fundraiser successful, pot stealing thief still on the run Play Video

  September 28, 2017 4:45 PM

  GEISMAR - A hungry thief didn't keep a group of chefs from whipping up some jambalaya for charity. Last week, Monika Wood called 2 On Your Side about a man who stole some equipment needed to make food to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. But there was... more »

• Surveillance video shows man stealing equipment intended for disabled children's fundraiser Play Video

  September 20, 2017 6:18 PM

  GEISMAR - A man is caught on camera taking items from a business, having no idea those items were meant to be used for a jambalaya event benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It happened September 10 around 4 p.m. Surveillance video shows a man walk into MasterVac on Highway... more »

• Churchgoers hold car wash to raise funds for Harvey victims Play Video

  September 4, 2017 6:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - People spent their day off helping to raise money and gather items for Texas victims of Hurricane Harvey. One group of eighth graders, their friends and siblings spent Monday washing cars for free and collecting donations. The group stationed at Jefferson Baptist Church set up stations... more »

• Run, motorcycle race fundraiser to be held for injured EBRSO deputies

  May 19, 2017 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Reserve Deputies and Officers Foundation will hold a fundraiser to benefit East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Cpl. Nick Tullier and Sgt. Bruce Simmons, who were shot during an ambush in July 2016. The foundation is holding a One Mile Deputy Dash and a Motorman 5K.... more »

• Police hold fundraiser for BRPD officer injured in I-12 crash

  May 5, 2017 12:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Zachary Police Department held a fundraiser for a Baton Rouge Police officer who was injured in a car crash on I-12. Baton Rouge Police Department Officer Rickey Faust was driving his unit on I-12 east between the Millerville and Sherwood Forest exit when responding to... more »

• Vendors to hold fundraiser for flood victims under Perkins Road overpass on Saturday

  August 18, 2016 12:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge community is coming together to host a fundraiser to benefit victims of the recent severe weather and flooding. Several food and drink vendors are hosting an event called the "Fundraiser Under The Overpass" on Saturday at 6 p.m. under the Perkins Road overpass.... more »

• The city of Central raises thousands for Devon Gales' expenses Play Video

  December 5, 2015 9:28 PM

  CENTRAL - As Devon Gales continues to recover, the central community raised more than $16,000 to help Devon gales' medical bills. Southern football player Devon Gales is still recovering in a hospital in Atlanta after a spinal injury back in September. He will have to learn basic skills all over... more »

• Breakfast with 2une In: Blue Ribbon Soiree Play Video

  October 13, 2015 3:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. The Blue Ribbon Soiree is looking to change that. The organization is holding their 5th annual fundraising event to raise money for prostate cancer research. Tickets to... more »