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  • More than half of Baton Rouge gas stations still without fuel: here's where to look

    September 7, 2021 12:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Fewer than half of gas stations in the Baton Rouge area have fuel over a week after Hurricane Ida hit southeast Louisiana, which prompted a mad dash for the pumps before and after the storm. According to GasBuddy , a tech company that utilizes user data... more »
  • Baton Rouge children participate in Ochsner's COVID-19 vaccine trials Play Video

    June 12, 2021 2:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A new clinical trial testing Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on children is underway. Ochsner is performing the clinical trial in their New Orleans and Shreveport locations, and now children from Baton Rouge are volunteering to join. Presley Beck, 10, says she's ready to see the end of the... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: These prices are going nowhere

    May 14, 2021 1:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - After weeks of crawfish prices slipping lower and lower, it seems as if things have stabilized in the capital area for the time being. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average cost of boiled crawfish saw a slight increase, up to $3.77 per... more »
  • Odor prompts emergency response at hotel; firefighters say guest was storing gas there

    May 13, 2021 1:59 PM

    COVINGTON - Firefighters were called to a Louisiana hotel Thursday after someone reported smelling gasoline in the building. Instead of finding a gas leak, however, they found gas cans loaded with fuel inside one of the rooms. The St. Tammany Fire District said it was called to the Residence... more »
  • Don't put gasoline in plastic bags, government agency warns

    May 12, 2021 2:10 PM

    Federal officials issued a warning to those hoarding gasoline amid the disarray prompted by the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack : Don't put gas in plastic bags. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission dropped the tip Wednesday, adding that only approved containers should be used for carrying fuel. Do... more »
  • Bicycle shortage continues frustrating those in the industry Play Video

    May 6, 2021 7:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE – It’s been an uphill ride for bike shop owners since the start of the pandemic. There is a national shortage of supplies, slowing down business. “It’s frustrating to not be able to get simple tubes. Tires and parts I would never think we would have a... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: Prices take a tumble in the capital area

    April 16, 2021 3:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crawfish prices in the area saw a big cut this week, dropping to their lowest points since the start of the 2021 season. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average cost of boiled crawfish in the capital area is around $4.19 per pound.... more »
  • Mass vaccination site set to open in Baton Rouge Friday Play Video

    April 15, 2021 8:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Starting Friday, a parking lot along Florida Boulevard will be packed with people getting a COVID vaccine. "The Bon Carre Business Center lies directly within the center of our community, making it easier for residents to access regardless of their location," Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome said.... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: Prices slipping after Easter

    April 9, 2021 1:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crawfish prices took a much-needed dip in the capital area this week. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average cost of boiled crawfish at top spots around the Baton Rouge area is $4.79 per pound. Live crawdads are going for around $3.41 on... more »
  • East Baton Rouge offering free rides to vaccine appointments, announces pop-up clinic initiative

    March 31, 2021 1:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - City-parish officials announced programs Wednesday that will make it easier for East Baton Rouge residents to get a COVID vaccine. Mayor Sharon Weston Broome said her office and HealthyBR are partnering with Uber and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation to provide up to... more »
  • New rush on vaccine appointments as state expands eligibility Play Video

    March 19, 2021 7:25 PM

    CENTRAL - Pharmacies are being hit with another wave of phone calls after state officials announced most adults would be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday. The new regulations announced Thursday open up eligibility to adults who fall into a variety of job categories. Central Pharmacy has... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: OK prices for a near-perfect weekend

    March 19, 2021 3:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crawfish prices, and the weather forecast for that matter, are looking better this weekend, but we still haven't hit that coveted spring price drop. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index, the average cost of boiled crawfish fell to $5.20 per pound at popular restaurants polled... more »
  • La. gets unexpected J&J vaccine shipment; Ochsner BR opens up 900 appointments Sunday Play Video

    March 12, 2021 2:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Ochsner opened up hundreds of vaccine appointments this weekend after Louisiana learned it was getting a surprise shipment of more than 5,000 vaccines. The governor's office confirmed Friday the state was getting 5,200 shipments of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson shots in addition to its allotment... more »
  • Bigger shipment of vaccines next week could speed up wait for some in Louisiana Play Video

    January 26, 2021 7:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is getting a much needed shot in the arm. The state of Louisiana learned Tuesday it'll get 15 percent more COVID vaccines than expected next week. It could be an important turning point, as people across the state find themselves on long... more »

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