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Posted 7:30 AM 5/13/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - WBRZ's 70 for 70 will profile some of the personalities who have been on Channel 2's air since it went to broadcast 70 years ago. 

This week on 70 for 70, it's Reverend T.J. Jemison. 

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Posted 12:04 PM 5/12/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - On the heels of Super Bowl LIX's success in the Big Easy, officials are talking about how Louisiana can keep the momentum and keep the state as a tourist (More)

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Daily commute updates can be found here- 

4:30 a.m.: On-ramp blocked due to accident on I-10 westbound on-ramp from College Drive 

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Posted 9:30 AM 5/8/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - Over the last 70 years, WBRZ has seen countless personalities, newsmakers, community servants and celebrities come onto our air. 

This week on 70 for 70, we look back at Holly Clegg, a Baton Rouge staple. 

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Posted 1:35 PM 5/5/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Monday is Cinco de Mayo and Mexican restaurants across the capital area are preparing for big crowds. 

Cinco de Mayo marks the day Mexico beat back the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1892. Believe it or not, the fifth of May is not widely considered a (More)

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Posted 9:08 AM 5/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - Daughters Beyond Incarceration is a group helping parents be present in their children's lives even if they are behind bars, and Friday you can get involved. 

On Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., DBI will host Youth Day at the Capitol. There will be policy education, civics and advocacy training. 

You can also follow DBI on social media to find out how to get involved. 

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Posted 4:08 PM 4/30/2025 by Mia Monet

GONZALES - Gonzales Middle School is home to not one but two Louisiana Department of Education state finalists: a mother-daughter duo.

Tante Poche', one of the school's science teachers, is a finalist for Teacher of the Year. 

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Posted 8:51 AM 4/29/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge mother won big on "Wheel of Fortune" this week.

Dawya Davis reached the final round of the gameshow Monday and won more than $30,000 in cash and prizes.

During the show, she told host Ryan Seacrest that while at home, she enjoys dancing with her (More)