Posted 9:32 AM 8/14/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE – Emerge will host the 2026 Baton Rouge Area Volunteer Activists awards luncheon presented by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry on Friday, Nov. 13, at The Renaissance Hotel.

Now in its 55th year, this awards luncheon recognizes individuals who have provided exceptional volunteer (More)

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Posted 9:48 PM 8/13/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations hosted a Storm Water Summit at the main library on Goodwood to educate the community about flood risks.

Organizers presented flood control projects in the works across the capital region.

An expert said finances play a big part in the response.

Organizers said understanding flood risks can help communities better prepare for these types of disasters.

Posted 5:44 AM 8/14/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - Southern University is hosting Welcome Week activities for incoming freshmen.

"The Suite Life on The Bluff" is the official theme for the series of events.

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Posted 6:02 PM 8/13/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — More than 20 living quarters on LSU's campus will be open this weekend for incoming students.

More than 7,000 new freshmen are moving onto campus over the next few days. Upperclassmen will move in a week later.

The biggest change for move-in day this year is (More)