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Posted 7:41 AM 1/19/2026 by April Davis

BATON ROUGE — In 2007, Jacob Savoie was a typical LSU senior preparing for graduation, but as his final semester progressed, what felt like a routine case of the flu spiraled into a medical nightmare that would strip away his memories.

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Posted 6:14 AM 1/16/2026 by Angelica Butine

BATON ROUGE - Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, and spots like Court 2 Table along Burbank Drive in Baton Rouge are showing why the sport has become a go-to option for people looking to stay active without an intense learning curve.

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Posted 6:29 AM 1/15/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Marathon is celebrating its 15th year this weekend. 

The event, held annually during the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, invites runners, joggers and walkers to participate in a marathon, half-marathon, quarter-marathon, 5K or kids' (More)

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Posted 6:44 AM 1/14/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge's co-ed NFL Flag Football league is getting ready to kick off its 2026 season. 

Registration for the season, which starts Feb. 21, is still open. Anyone interested in getting their kids involved in the soon-to-be Olympic sport can (More)

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Posted 7:49 AM 1/12/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The River City Jazz Masters Series' first show of the new year at the Manship Theatre is this week! 

The program, a partnership between the Manship Theatre and the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, brings jazz music to downtown Baton Rouge. 

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Posted 9:23 AM 1/9/2026 by April Davis

ZACHARY - Zachary now has its own version of "Dancing With the Stars."

The event, Dancing with Z Stars, is Saturday, Jan. 17, and will raise money for the Louisiana Cotillion Auxiliary, the nonprofit charter of Louisiana State Cotillion.

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Posted 2:24 PM 1/8/2026 by Domenic Purdy

BATON ROUGE — The Manship Theatre is bringing classic films to downtown Baton Rouge this spring. 

The theater's $5 Movies series kicked off on Wednesday with the Steven Spielberg classic "Raiders of the Lost Ark," but don't fret; there are more classic films coming each month (More)

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Posted 7:04 AM 1/2/2026 by Abigail Whitam

BATON ROUGE - With the New Year officially underway, resolutions are in full swing. And if you’re still looking for one, here’s an easy way to make a difference in 2026.

One of these resolutions is committing to (More)

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Posted 5:31 AM 1/1/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — This week in WBRZ history, a fire destroyed The Caterie and the neighboring Claitor's Bookstore and Southdowns Liquor along Perkins Road. 

The fire, which happened on Jan. 1, 2010, burned through the night as the 2010s began. It wasn't until noon on New Year's Day (More)

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Posted 9:09 AM 12/30/2025 by WBRZ Staff

PASADENA — Addis native and "American Idol" runner-up John Foster will be performing during Louisiana's fifth consecutive appearence in the (More)...

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Posted 9:20 AM 12/26/2025 by Angelica Butine

BATON ROUGE - If you're looking for something to kick off your weekend, this workout might be for you.

Kickboxing blends cardio and strength into one high-energy workout and it’s rooted in the same techniques used by professional fighters.

“So kickboxing (More)