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CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted for stalking, other crimes
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man wanted on stalking and other crime-related charges. Kendrick Williams, 46, is wanted for simple criminal damage to property, stalking, violation of protective orders, and unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Williams...
BRPD: Parent arrested for assault of Istrouma High School teacher
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A parent has been arrested for assault of a teacher at Istrouma High School after an altercation occurred, officials said. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 45-year-old Roshanda Williams went to the school on Tuesday, Aug. 27 regarding her son being written up in class.
TPSO investigates shooting on I-12 early Friday morning
TPSO detectives are investigating a shooting incident that occurred along the interstate overnight. Around 4 a.m., a man reported being shot while driving westbound on I-12 between the Pumpkin Center exit and DPS Weight Station. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries and has been released from an area...
Lions Open Season at Battle of New Orleans
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University cross country team gets its first run of 2024 on Friday evening down in the Crescent City as the Lions take part in the Battle for New Orleans, co-hosted by New Orleans and Tulane. The Lady Lions start the evening by running...
Deputies identify two suspects in multi-store Dollar General theft investigation out of Hammond
HAMMOND — Deputies have identified two suspects wanted for stealing from multiple Dollar General stores in Hammond and are actively seeking their arrest, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. Chasity Dotey, 30, and Anthony George, 34, are wanted for organized retail felony theft. On July 25, a man and...
LSU won’t alter football pregame tradition for national anthem, despite Gov. Landry’s request
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – Despite Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s request that universities strip scholarships from college athletes who are not present during the national anthem, LSU will not be changing its football pregame tradition. “There will not be any changes to our pre-game football processes this...
Lawsuit seeks to stop federal rule on oil, gas exploration
(The Center Square) – A lawsuit is challenging a federal rule that three states and trade organizations say could hamper oil and gas exploration and production for small, independent operators on the outer continental shelf. The rule could result in billions in compliance costs for the operators, according to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit also says the rule will destroy 36,000 jobs, take away $10 billion in gross domestic product and...
FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms will bring a heavy rain threat
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The stormy pattern is here to stay through the holiday weekend. Scattered storms will engulf Southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi through the day. Heavy tropical downpours will be likely. The rain will begin to lighten up by late afternoon through the early evening. While everyone will...
Glen Oaks residents concerned over juvenile crime in their neighborhood
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Councilman Darryl Hurst says he is fed up with the crime in the Greendale and Glen Oaks neighborhood after he caught someone breaking into his car on Thursday morning. The East Baton Rouge sheriff’s office says they did arrest a juvenile for attempted vehicle burglary. Hurst says there’s a bigger problem here.
Tunnel Vision: Previewing the No. 23 USC Trojans and the No. 13 LSU Tigers in Las Vegas
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Jack Smith and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are finally back in studio to give a detailed preview of USC's first game of the 2024 college football season, a neutral site matchup against the No. 13 LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
McNeese Cowboys Prepare for Home Opener vs. Southern, and Southern’s Band The Human Jukebox
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Teams across the nation use pumped in crowd noise, opposing marching band audio, chants, and much more during practice to prepare for road games, but rarely do you see that when preparing for a home game, unless you’re playing a team like Southern who has their ‘Human Jukebox’ behind them.
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