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• Louisiana residents can fish without a license this weekend Play Video

  June 1, 2026 3:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana residents can fish the Sportsman's Paradise without a license this weekend. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Monday that June 6-7 is "Free Fishing Weekend." Residents of all ages can get out and fish without having to buy a license. “This weekend,... more »

• BREC announces 10% of employees will be let go as it works toward 'more efficient organization' Play Video

  January 16, 2026 11:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE — BREC announced on Friday that 10% of its workforce would be losing their jobs as it works towards becoming a "more efficient organization." According to BREC, the initiative is designed to ensure taxpayer dollars are utilized in the most effective way possible. Following a review... more »

• Get 2 Moving: Adult tumbling classes at GymFit Play Video

  November 15, 2025 6:19 PM

  If you’ve ever dreamed of learning to cartwheel, tumble or flip, but thought those days were behind you, one Baton Rouge gym is proving it’s never too late to try. GymFit is now offering an adult tumbling class every Tuesday, welcoming anyone from beginners to former athletes looking to... more »

• Thursday's Health Report: Summer activities for kids should exercise both mind and body Play Video

  June 20, 2024 5:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Kids have been out of school for a while and ideas for all that free time may be running out. Parents are encouraged to ask their kids what activities are appealing. "Talk to your kids about what they want to do. Sometimes you think, 'Oh, this... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: dry weekend with steady warming trend underway Play Video

  April 12, 2024 5:05 PM

  If you have outdoor plans this weekend, keep them! Weather will cooperate! The main change moving forward will be a gradual stairstep to much warmer temperatures. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and light winds will support another crisp night. Low temperatures will dip into the low 50s. The weekend... more »

• One man dead after double shooting in NOLA neighborhood

  July 25, 2021 8:46 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a double shooting Sunday. New Orleans police department said they found two male victims in the Seventh District suffering from gunshot wounds. WWL reported that the two men were father and son who had... more »

• State wildlife agents police waterways during busy holiday weekend

  July 5, 2021 8:04 PM

  MAUREPAS - State wildlife agents hit the waterways this holiday weekend, keeping boaters in line and safe. "Life jackets on the children. Nobody's doing anything silly in the boat, jumping out of the while there are in motion," said Sgt. Terry Hicks with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and... more »

• Law enforcement officers spend evening playing basketball with neighborhood kids Play Video

  June 29, 2021 5:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A community outreach program has restarted its effort to stem violent crime in Baton Rouge neighborhoods. TRUCE, an organization comprised of law enforcement and business owners, held a walk in the Glen Oaks neighborhood Monday afternoon. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office provided a basketball... more »

• Residents enjoy the outdoors after stay-at-home order gets lifted Play Video

  May 16, 2020 11:27 PM

  Folks are headed outdoors as the reopening of businesses in "Phase One" unfolds. Saturday, many people were out and about along False River. During the stay at home order, many businesses temporarily shut their... more »

• Sledding, biking & running Baton Rouge residents embrace the snow

  January 17, 2018 6:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge braced for the dangerous cold for another night Wednesday. But the city thawed out just enough for people to get out and stretch their legs. “We got snow, and we're taking full advantage of it,” said Rebecca Tucker. Tucker may be using a... more »