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Posted 8:14 AM 10/14/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Southern University's Class of 1975 is celebrating fifty years as alumni with a brunch this weekend. 

The brunch, held at the Baptist Student Center on Harding Boulevard, will see the class give back to the university that brought them together.

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Posted 6:23 AM 10/13/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Southern University's Jazz Ensemble is performing with trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra during its second annual Jazz Concert Series on Monday. 

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Posted 7:41 AM 10/10/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

HAMMOND — This weekend is the Hammond Northshore Regional Air Show.

For the power paragliders that are taking part in the air show, it takes massive amounts of stamina and cardio to ensure that they get a running start to take off. 

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Posted 8:51 AM 10/9/2025 by WBRZ Staff

GONZALES — Are you ready for a ghoulish time this Halloween season?

This weekend is the "Nightmare on Highway 30" Trunk or Treat event in Gonzales. 

The event, hosted by the Small Business Owners of Ascension, is free and open to the public and will feature candy, prizes, a haunted bus, a costume contest and more. 

The event is Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Tanger Outlet Mall. 

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Posted 5:23 AM 10/8/2025 by Abigail Whitam

LIVINGSTON - In Livingston Parish, it's time to party! The annual Livingston Parish Fair is back!

The parish fair, which started in 1937, runs from Oct. 7 to Oct. 12 at the fairgrounds on 19869 Fairgrounds Road.

Participants can eat their favorite fair food, ride carnival rides, listen to live music and more.

You can view the week's schedule here!

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Posted 7:33 AM 10/7/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — This week is Fire Prevention Week and the American Red Cross of Louisiana is urging families to take steps to safeguard their loved ones as home fire deaths rise statewide. 

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Posted 6:37 AM 10/6/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo has plenty to do throughout October and into November. 

One of the zoo's biggest events, Boo at the Zoo, is happening on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Halloween event will give kids the opportunity to see the zoo's animals (More)

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Posted 6:07 AM 10/3/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

LIVINGSTON — Looking for a way to connect with nature on a deeper level while finding zen? Old Rusty Gate Farm is the perfect spot. 

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Posted 6:01 AM 10/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff

LIVINGSTON — This week in WBRZ history, more than 40 years ago, a train loaded with hazardous chemicals derailed in the town of Livingston.

Several cars containing petroleum exploded with a roar heard 20 miles away on Sept. 28, 1982.

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Posted 8:00 AM 10/1/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Federales Fest is coming back to Baton Rouge for its third year! 

The festival, which organizers say brings southern grit, groove and good times to Live Oak at Cedar Lodge, is Saturday. 

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