Louisiana Department of Corrections Shares 2026 Spring Angola Rodeo Dates
Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections announces that tickets are on sale now for the Angola Prison Rodeo, which is set for April 18 and 19, 2026 at Louisiana State Penitentiary. A general admission rodeo ticket is $20 per day. The arena gates...
Road work planned from downtown to LSU, and along Bluebonnet, over next year
BATON ROUGE — Drivers in parts of East Baton Rouge Parish should prepare for lane closures and delays as a major road improvement project begins, affecting several heavily traveled areas over the next year. More than $3.1 million is being invested through the parish’s Asphalt Overlay Program, which focuses...
Toys for Tots relying on ‘supplemental packages’ amid fewer donations, CEO says
The foundation hopes to provide presents to something close to the record 12.9 million children they distributed to in 2024.
Free bike lessons, safety checks by Geaux Ride in Baton Rouge
Geaux Ride is offering free bike lessons and safety checks for children and adults in Baton Rouge on December 27th, in partnership with the mayor's office and other city leaders.
Department of Health and Human Services launches fellowship for HBCU students
The United States Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of a fellowship and career fair for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students.
West Baton Rouge Animal Shelter looking for holiday fosters
PORT ALLEN — There’s still time to give a four-legged friend a home for the holidays. Right now, many animal shelters, including West Baton Rouge Animal Shelter are making a push to get cats and dogs into foster homes for Christmas and the new year. “We’re always looking for fosters, but we do a little […] The post...
70 for 70: Paula Pennington de la Bretonne continues family legacy of better health...
BATON ROUGE — Paula Pennington de la Bretonne is continuing her grandparents' legacy of bettering health in Baton Rouge through the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Her grandparents, Doc and Irene Pennington, opened the facility in 1988. Over the years, WBRZ has reported on Penninton's many studies, screenings,...
‘It was a wonderful feeling’: Baton Rouge toy giveaway spreads hope and joy
Hundreds of Baton Rouge families lined up early on Monday for a holiday tradition that continues to grow.
CATS addresses finances following CFO resignation last month
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge bus service is working through leadership changes. Last month, Sunnie Hines, the Chief Financial Officer of the Capital Area Transit System, resigned from her position with the agency, citing workplace hostility. During Hines' tenure, she was responsible for addressing payroll...
‘Holiday heart syndrome’: Doctors warn of potential health risk
For many people the holidays are a time to unwind with friends and family, but overdoing it can come with potential health risk that's referred to as "holiday heart syndrome."

















