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  • Funeral services to be held for Baton Rouge fire captain who died of cancer

    November 5, 2023 11:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A long-time Baton Rouge fire captain died on Sunday after a hard-fought battle with cancer caused by his job, authorities said. After 25 years at the Baton Rouge Fire Department, 54-year-old Captain William "C.J." Sanders died Nov. 5, 2023. Officials said per Louisiana law, the type... more »
  • Ascension Parish volunteer firefighters cooking feast to raise funds

    September 24, 2023 11:17 AM

    ST. AMANT -- Some Ascension Parish firefighters are firing up the smoker to raise money to purchase equipment that will help put out fires elsewhere. The 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Department and St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department worked through the weekend to prepare BBQ meals to be sold. ... more »
  • Ascension Parish volunteer firefighters cooking feast to raise funds

    September 24, 2023 11:17 AM

    ST. AMANT -- Some Ascension Parish firefighters are firing up the smoker to raise money to purchase equipment that will help put out fires elsewhere. The 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Department and St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department worked through the weekend to prepare BBQ meals to be sold. ... more »
  • In the capital region, Team Rubicon is ready to help victims of flood damage Play Video

    May 29, 2021 11:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An army of military veterans and ordinary citizens from around Louisiana and other states have boots on the ground in Baton Rouge. They are members of Team Rubicon . "We're just doing what we can to serve communities and help them," Team Rubicon Incident Commander... more »
  • Thousands received free food, masks at Saturday's Government Street drive-thru event Play Video

    November 1, 2020 1:08 AM

    BATON ROUGE - This October 31 many locals opted on giving back instead of simply celebrating. On Saturday, a slew of capital city volunteers used 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to participate in a drive-through boxed food and mask giveaway sponsored by a partnership between East Baton Rouge Parish... more »
  • Waitr collecting donated items for hurricane victims in Lake Charles

    September 2, 2020 10:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Waitr is teaming up with its Baton Rouge-based partner restaurants to collect and deliver essential supplies to Hurricane Laura victims in the Lake Charles area. Waitr has partnered with Little Caesar’s, Great American Cookies, The Salad Shop, Flam'n Wingz & Stuffed Thingz, Mooyah, and Rotolo’s to... more »
  • Uber donates 1,000 rides for Hurricane Laura evacuees

    September 2, 2020 6:24 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - In view of Hurricane Laura's impact on Louisiana, a popular ride share company announced this week that it plans to donate free rides to evacuees. Uber says it will donate 1,000 rides to assist evacuees of Hurricane Laura. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is... more »
  • State Police work alongside Vernon Parish residents in post-hurricane clean up

    September 1, 2020 7:25 AM

    VERNON PARISH - Six days after Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana, demolishing neighborhoods, flooding streets, and leaving roadways littered with debris, officials are taking the lead in clean-up efforts. Louisiana State Police were visible doing exactly this, participating in debris removal and other post-hurricane clean-up work, this week. They... more »
  • Zachary Police head to DeRidder to assist with hurricane relief efforts

    August 31, 2020 7:58 AM

    DeRIDDER - Hurricane Laura devastated parts of Louisiana while leaving others virtually untouched. So, residents in areas that were damaged are asking neighbors in other parishes for assistance in relief efforts. The Chief of Police in DeRidder, for example, recently spoke with Zachary's Chief and mentioned that his area... more »
  • Healing Place Church accepting hurricane relief supplies

    August 28, 2020 11:12 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs are setting up drop-off sites on their campuses for relief supplies that will be donated to those impacted by Hurricane Laura. Anyone who would like to donate items can do so below between 9 a.m. and 3... more »
  • Livingston Parish volunteers rally to sponsor school supply drive for needy students

    August 6, 2020 10:25 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH – Louisiana families, like many families across the nation, face unprecedented financial struggles caused by the outbreak of COVID-19, and in one parish community members are working together to provide support to parents with school-age children. Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor, local volunteers, and area businesses are... more »
  • WBRZ's annual school supplies drive, 'Stuff the Bus,' continues Friday Play Video

    July 27, 2020 6:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - It's that time of year again. It's time to stuff the bus with school supplies! WBRZ is making sure school-aged children and their teachers have the supplies they need for the upcoming fall semester. Baton Rouge classrooms, both online and in-person, are in need of... more »
  • Southern University to hold free food distribution, COVID testing event Saturday

    July 23, 2020 8:05 AM

    BATON ROUGE — Southern University is continuing to show its support of the capital city's most vulnerable residents by organizing a food distribution/drive-thru COVID testing event for families in need. The distribution will take place Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on campus and volunteers plan... more »
  • EBR Housing Authority donates COVID-care packages to families in need

    July 21, 2020 7:08 AM

    BATON ROUGE - As Baton Rouge residents continue to battle the impact of novel coronavirus, The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA) is taking steps to offer support and practical help. The organization is spearheading an initiative to provide local families in housing communities with care packages as... more »
  • California governor creates website encouraging residents to 'give back' without spending a cent

    April 22, 2020 7:00 AM

    As celebrities and big companies make headlines for donating millions to virus relief efforts, it can make those with lesser means feel as though they have little to contribute. But California Governor's says this isn't the case and is encouraging everyone to give what they can, even in ways... more »
  • Local organization leads initiative to give hospitals supplies, asks community to assist

    April 9, 2020 9:21 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Area Chamber, also known as BRAC, is working to ensure that healthcare employees have the resources they need to serve the community during the pandemic. One new way BRAC is meeting this need is through its creation of The Sewing Safe Project, which... more »
  • Though hoping to expand its efforts, the Greater BR Food Bank lacks critical resources

    April 6, 2020 10:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is looking to the public for assistance in the way of food supplies. According to The Advocate , as members of the community purchase bulk supplies of food items for their own pantries, the food bank's supplies are dwindling. ... more »
  • Children's hospital looking for volunteers to help patients Play Video

    February 26, 2020 6:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital has been open for a few months and has already exceeded the number of patients it predicted. More than 80 specialists and 100 pediatricians work at the hospital, along with dozens of volunteers. Senior Director of Hospital Operations Chad... more »
  • Volunteers build ramp for boy hurt in train accident Play Video

    December 10, 2018 6:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A young boy has something to be thankful for this holiday season, now that volunteers have stepped in to make his transition back home from the hospital a safe one. Julius Jackson was in a train accident on September 3, 2018, between Apple Street and Louise... more »
  • 20-year-old arrested for looking at child porn while volunteering

    November 22, 2016 4:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A man has been arrested after looking at child porn while volunteering at an animal shelter. 20-year-old Connor McCullough was arrested for one count of pornography involving juveniles. McCullough was a volunteer for Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS), a volunteer organization for animal welfare.... more »
  • Medically fragile suffer in flood aftermath

    September 4, 2016 9:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - These days it's not uncommon to find makeshift distribution centers giving out badly needed supplies to flood victims. However, Angela Lorio and her team of volunteers are operating a very different kind of center in Baton Rouge. "Our little organization has quickly become this conduit that... more »
  • Samaritan's Purse volunteer group begins clean-up work for flood victims

    August 19, 2016 10:46 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Volunteers with Samaritan's Purse are arriving from all over the country to help flood victims. Little by little, one load at a time, volunteers are throwing out the pieces. "It's hot and there's a lot of stuff and it's the first time I've ever done, I've... more »
  • Louisiana's volunteer 'Cajun Navy' rescues residents impacted by flood Play Video

    August 16, 2016 8:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A group of volunteer boaters who have been dubbed "The Cajun Navy" are taking their boats onto the streets to help evacuate people from homes, WWLTV reports . Dwayne Pack said he and his friend Jeremy Freeman have been going on social media to find people who... more »
  • Real men drive pink: Fire chief paints truck pink Play Video

    June 1, 2016 10:31 PM

    LOBDELL - The Lobdell Volunteer Fire Department Chief painted his rescue vehicle pink to show solidarity with his crew. It has all of the bells and whistles a firefighter and first responder needs to do their job, but it stands out on any scene. The rescue truck is painted... more »
  • Livingston Parish looking for more volunteer firefighters Play Video

    January 15, 2016 5:05 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Fire protection districts across Livingston Parish are looking to add more volunteer firefighters as the number of emergency calls continues to increase. It could turn into a problem in the coming years as many volunteers are getting up in age, according to District Five Fire Chief Joe... more »

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