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Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 7:18 AM CST
|By Cali Hubbard
Several Capital City nonprofits are raising money in a unique way.
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Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 4:35 AM CST
|By Lester Duhé
Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard’s annual Christmas Crusade officially got underway on Sunday, Nov. 27.
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Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 3:08 PM CST
|By Dave McNamara
Students at one Louisiana university are able to study Cajun fiddle, the accordion, and even learn how to sing Cajun French songs, and get a degree in it. It’s called ‘traditional music.’
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Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 8:18 AM CST
|By Cali Hubbard and Perry Robinson
Thanksgiving is a huge holiday across the Capital Region, but not everyone is fortunate enough to celebrate.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 7:30 AM CST
|By Cali Hubbard
The bags will be picked up from the stores by volunteers from the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and distributed throughout our area in an effort to fight hunger in our community.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 7:43 AM CST
|By WAFB Staff
The 25th annual White Light Night event will take place Friday, Nov. 18 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with 60 participating businesses.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 6:54 AM CST
|By Cali Hubbard
You can expect Saints Cheerleaders, Saints player, Randall Gay, and Saints mascot, Gumbo, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 1:32 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
A ribbon cutting marked the opening of the Curbside Café food trailer that will be used by LPPS to expand meal education and awareness for Livingston students.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 12:40 PM CST
|By Bria Gremillion
With the holidays right around the corner, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is doing their part to help hundreds of kids in the community with their Christmas Crusade program.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 7:04 AM CST
|By Cali Hubbard
If you’re looking to participate in 225Gives, you can register right now.
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Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 4:50 AM CST
|By WAFB Staff
The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Restoration Christian Center. The address is 2018 Main Street in Baker, La.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 5:11 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
WRKF Baton Rouge public radio will be hosting a new free financial literacy event for the community on Saturday, Nov.12.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 1:20 PM CST
|By WAFB Staff
The push to go green is part of Operation Green Light.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 11:53 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
A spokeswoman said the zoo wants to honor members of the military and their families.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Halloween has arrived. Here are trick-or-treating dates and times for the Baton Rouge area in 2022:
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 11:57 AM CDT
|By WAFB STAFF
Halloween is right around the corner, and we have a few options for your family to kick off trick-or-treating and other events this year.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By Miranda Thomas
While traditional trick-or-treating usually involves children going door-to-door to get their candy, some parents say they are looking for a safer alternative this year.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 9:10 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
The LSU Rural Life Museum held a family-friendly Halloween event that was open to the public.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 10:26 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
The rides will leave campus every hour between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 12:19 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
The Louisiana Department of Health will host a flu vaccination clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 9:14 AM CDT
|By Cali Hubbard
Registration is required to attend the open house.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 7:41 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Organizers are preparing for the 2022 Fifolet Festival in Baton Rouge.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 7:06 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
Organizers say the annual breakfast has been a staple of the Baton Rouge community for 73 years.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 6:55 AM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will host its 26th Annual Boo at the Zoo Saturday, October 22 through Sunday, October 30.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 6:29 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
The group Louisiana Black Advocates for Life is hoping to collect diapers, wipes, and formula during a donation drive.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 9:21 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Organizers said the main goal of the event is to offer as many resources as possible to people battling cancer and other health issues.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 5:36 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
The Capital City’s beloved live music concert series, Live After 5, has made its return this fall with six shows.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 4:29 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
Education leaders say the event is mandatory for all 12th grade students in the school district.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 7:04 AM CDT
|By Cali Hubbard
Officials said their hope is that this annual event will increase awareness of the types of crimes older adults are most likely to face and health issues.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 8:37 AM CDT
|By Cali Hubbard
Baton Rouge Constable, Terrica Williams, is doing a supply run to Florida on Monday, Oct. 10.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Lester Duhé
The Greater Baton Rouge chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association is hosting an ‘Oktoberfest’ this fest.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 at 10:03 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Organizers said 65 makers will be at the event.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 8:29 AM CDT
|By Michael Simoneaux
The event is being hosted by Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 5:19 AM CDT
|By WAFB STAFF
As you wake up Friday, October 7, you’ll see thousands of pink pumpkins pop up overnight at all three BRG campuses – Bluebonnet, Mid City and Ascension.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 12:50 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
From 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, officials from local agencies will be in attendance.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 7:39 AM CDT
|By Cali Hubbard
Front Yard Bikes, Line4Line Barber Shop, Humanities Amped and Big Buddy are coming together for the Youth City Lab at 4385 Government St.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 11:39 AM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
Ochsner will host ‘Mammo Week 2022′ starting Monday, Oct. 24, through Saturday Oct. 29, to highlight the importance of mammograms and detecting risk of breast cancer.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 5:07 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
Vendors will be set up in the public plaza located in front of the library.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 8:36 AM CDT
|By Cali Hubbard
Each year in October, the Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge paints their parking lot’s stripes pink.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 7:17 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
Before you donate to Hurricane Ian relief efforts, there are several things you should know, according to the The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of South Central Louisiana.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:25 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
The event will be held at the Louisiana Culinary Institute located at 10550 Airline Hwy in Baton Rouge.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 11:15 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
The walk helps to mark the start of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 8:27 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
The event is known as Troop A Day
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 5:15 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
Friday, Sept. 30 is the last day for eligible families to apply before a waitlist is created on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 4:55 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
You must be a resident of East Baton Rouge Parish in order to participate.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 8:51 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
The event is an annual public safety expo, family health and safety day.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:46 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
The meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, Sept. 29 starting at 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:44 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
The Baton Rouge National College Fair will take place at the Raising Cane’s River Center on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:16 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
There is more than one opportunity for job seekers in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas to secure new employment.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 11:09 AM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Gardere Initiative is hosting a community job fair with numerous employers offering full-time positions on Wednesday, September 28, at BREC Ben Burge Park, on Elvin Drive.