Abigail Whitam

2 days ago | wbrz.com | Abigail Whitam

BATON ROUGE - Local organizations are working together to lower the state truancy rates at the Partners In Education Luncheon, hosted by Volunteers In Public Schools. "Rise Together to Tackle Truancy" highlights chronic absenteeism which VIPS says is a pressing issue in Louisiana. A panel discussion with local leaders will take place at the luncheon. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. in Baton Rouge.

2 days ago | wbrz.com | Abigail Whitam

BATON ROUGE - The left lane is blocked just past the 10/12 split due to a disabled semi. Use caution.

1 week ago | wbrz.com | Abigail Whitam

inNewsSource: WBRZBATON ROUGE - The third annual Baton Rouge Night Market is happening on May 10 highlighting Asian culture in the capital city. Vendors such as Seoul Stop, The Madz Kitchen, Sushi Iku and more will be at the event!The market will be held on May 10 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Baton Rouge. Tickets can be purchased for $5 here. 2une In's Abigail Whitam is joining us live this morning downtown with organizers of the event.

1 week ago | wbrz.com | Abigail Whitam

BATON ROUGE - Put on your best hats, gloves, dresses and suits: it's time for GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship's 9th Derby Day fundraiser!GaitWay empowers children and adults with disabilities through the healing power of horses. The Derby Day event helps raise money to continue this mission. Participants can take part in an auction, fork and cork pull, split the pot, and more!The event is Saturday, May 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.

2 weeks ago | wbrz.com | Abigail Whitam

SPRINGFIELD - One of Livingston Parish's largest events is kicking off Thursday morning in Springfield. The Tickfaw 200 Poker Run was started in 1996 by "Crazy Charlies" Albert to support local businesses and provide a poker run for speedboaters. This year's event proceeds will benefit Sheriff Jason Ard's Christmas Crusade, Ducks Unlimited, TARC, Wildlife and Fisheries, Springfield Police Department and the Springfield Fire and Rescue.