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Police: Son severed mother’s arm with chainsaw, two officers injured
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two officers were injured after a man reportedly cut his mother’s arm off on Monday, July 22. The New Orleans Police Department says 34-year-old John Pittman attacked his 70-year-old mother with a chainsaw around 2 p.m. in the 3500 block of Franklin Avenue in Gentilly.
LSU graduates Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth seen in Paris wearing Mount Carmel Academy merch
PARIS, IDF — New Orleans native and Mount Carmel Academy alum, Kristen Nuss and her teammate Taryn Kloth were spotted in Paris wearing Mount Carmel Academy socks. Nuss graduated from Mount Carmel in 2016, where she received many awards and championships before attending Louisiana State University. Kloth and Nuss...
Potential LSU starting cornerback suspended, might not face USC on September 1
The USC Trojans face the LSU Tigers on Sept. 1 in Las Vegas, in a massive Week 1 college football showdown. One of the central tension points entering this game is that USC and LSU face tons of uncertainties on their rosters. USC has an unproven quarterback, Miller Moss, going against an unproven LSU secondary which struggled last year. Javien Toviano was part of that secondary. As a sophomore in 2024, Toviano was expected to contend for a starting role at LSU. Now, his playing status for the big game against USC is in jeopardy.
Can Garrett Nussmeier lead another high-scoring LSU offense? And who will be his backup?
Quarterbacks do not go to Southeastern Conference media days unless they are established starters. The last thing coaches want there are players answering questions about an upcoming position battle, so every quarterback at the event this year started the majority of the games they played in last season. All 11...
One person taken to hospital after reported stabbing
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - At least one person was taken to the hospital after a reported stabbing in Baton Rouge overnight. Emergency officials confirmed the incident happened on Scotland Avenue around 11:45 p.m. on Monday, July 22. Officials said the victim’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
Support local restaurants during Baton Rouge’s restaurant week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Restaurant week is here and local restaurants in the greater Baton Rouge area need your support. From July 22-27, restaurants in town will have select menus for everyone’s budget and needs. While Louisiana is known for its food and while this week is dedicated...
LSU Football’s 2025 Recruiting Class: Looking Like A Game-Changer
Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff are building a program-changing 2025 recruiting class, and they’re holding a consensus top-five class in America. LSU’s impressive haul is headlined by Bryce Underwood, the number one quarterback in the country. Underwood’s exceptional skills were on full display as early as his freshman season at Belleville High School, where he threw for 2,888 yards and 39 touchdowns with only four interceptions. He also added six rushing scores, leading Belleville to a state championship and earning him the Michigan Associated Press Division 1-2 Player of the Year award. Underwood is the No. 1-ranked 2025 recruit in the country overall.
Sports2-A-Days: Dunham Tigers
Baton Rouge - The Dunham Tigers were riding a one loss season in 2023 with hopes of making it to a state championship game. However, a loss to Parkview Baptist in the playoffs ended their season, but now they are back and hungrier than ever. The Tigers are led by...
Fatal shooting on Cedar Avenue marks 57th homicide in Baton Rouge city limits this year
BATON ROUGE — Sunday night's deadly shooting on Cedar Avenue was the 57th homicide in Baton Rouge this year, marking 2024 as the third deadliest year on record so far. According to Baton Rouge Police Department records, officers investigated 51 homicides during the first seven months of 2023. Documents show that there were 61 homicides inside city limits through July 2022 and the same number during the first seven months of 2021.
Cybersecurity jobs more important than ever following global outages
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Many Microsoft computers were still stuck on the “blue screen of death” today after a buggy update caused a global outage last week. Some computer experts in Baton Rouge say the situation reinforces how cybersecurity provides job security now more than ever. “A...
Boil water advisory issued for some residents north of Denham Springs
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A boil water advisory has been issued for some residents living north of Denham Springs. The advisory impacts people living on Weiss Road from Hess Road to Reinninger Road and all side streets in between. People living on Hess Road and Reinninger Road are not included in the advisory.
Here’s when Chick-fil-A plans to reopen its Millerville Road location
Have you been wondering why you can’t order your Chick-fil-A nugget meal at the Millerville Road location lately? The fast-food restaurant chain temporarily closed the location for renovations but has plans to reopen it this month. The remodel includes updates to the dining room with new seating and decor,...
Elite safety prospect Jonah Williams set for a return trip to LSU
LSU has a ton of momentum on the recruiting trail right now, and it’s looking to bring yet another five-star prospect into the fold. Top-10 national prospect and America’s No. 1 safety Jonah Williams will be heading back to Baton Rouge on Friday for an unofficial visit, according to LSU Country’s Zack Nagy. It will be Williams’ second trip to LSU in as many months after he took his official visit in June. One of LSU’s top remaining targets and a two-sport athlete that the Tigers are also recruiting to play baseball, Williams would be a massive addition to a class that already ranks in the top five. LSU seemingly has some ground to make up here. Williams has recently received multiple crystal ball projections in favor of Texas A&M, and Oregon is considered the favorite according to the On3 recruiting prediction machine. But getting him back on campus is a good sign, and the Tigers will hope to make a strong impression this weekend. Contact/Follow us @LSUTigersWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Louisiana State news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tyler to continue the conversation on Twitter: @TylerNettuno
4-wheeler accident claims life of Port Allen man
PORT ALLEN — A 22-year-old Port Allen man died following a 4-wheeler accident involving multiple other vehicles. State Police Troopers say Kaleb Boone was riding a 4-wheeler in Port Allen when a dirt bike crossed the middle of the roadway on Poydras Bayou Road and crashed head-on with a car. After that initial crash, the troopers say the dirt bike hit Boone’s 4-wheeler.
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