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Central police to give update on deadly crash during news conference
CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) - The Central Police Department is expected to hold a news conference on Tuesday, July 2 to discuss a deadly crash that took place in November 2023. According to police, 50-year-old Charles Lepisto was killed after his vehicle overturned. Chief Roger Corcoran says there was an update...
Tractor-trailer, multi-vehicle pileup shutdown I-10 eastbound near Gramercy
GRAMERCY, La. (WVUE) - State police are clearing the scene Tuesday (July 2) morning on I-10 eastbound near Gramercy where a tractor-trailer and multiple vehicles were involved in a crash. One person is reported to have injuries. Motorists headed eastbound are being advised to take exit 194, LA 641, at...
Officials in Iberville Parish to hold community meeting on Grosse Tete Bridge
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Iberville Parish Government announced it will hold a community meeting about the Grosse Tete Bridge on Tuesday, July 2. A barge crashed into the bridge on June 6, causing damage. It remains closed to vehicular traffic until further notice. The meeting will take place...
Cou-Yon’s BBQ among local favorites for Fourth of July food
PORT ALLEN, La. (WAFB) - Barbecue food and the fourth of July make for quite the holiday meal and Cou-Yon’s BBQ in Port Allen is expecting a large turnout for catering inquiries ahead of Independence day Thursday. The Fourth of July is one of the biggest days year-round for...
Dangerous heat continues, tracking category five Beryl
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today will feature another round of dangerous heat with an Excessive Heat Warning for heat index readings up to 115!. Today will be a FIRST ALERT due to the heat warning, otherwise it will be a mix of sun and clouds with a 30% chance of afternoon showers/storms.
Baton Rouge launches cleanup initiative for busy intersections
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As a part of the ‘Brighten up Baton Rouge’ initiative to beautify the area, city officials recently implemented a corridor cleanup program aimed at keeping intersections clean. According to a study from Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development pays...
Man found with gunshot wound Monday night, deputies say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man was found with a gunshot wound Monday night, July 1, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. A deputy discovered the man at a gas station in the area of North Sherwood Forest Drive and Catalina Avenue, according to EBRSO. The...
Boil water advisory issued for some Walker residents
WALKER, La. (WAFB) - A boil water advisory is in effect for some people living in Walker. The advisory impacts residents on Cane Market Road from Percy Young Road to Walker Road North and all side streets in between. Customers living on Percy Young Road, Walker Road North, and in the Spring Lake Subdivision.
Sportsline Summer Camp: The White Castle Bulldogs
WHITE CASTLE, La. (WAFB) - Veteran head coach Marc Brown is entering his fifth season as the head coach of the White Castle Bulldogs. The Bulldogs are getting some great spring work in, scrimmaging against three different schools, including 5A Scotlandville to prepare themselves for the 2024 season. Javon Woods...
Schools are now required by state law to put 988 on the back of student ID’s
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Teen suicide is an epidemic that has only gotten worse over the years. According to the Department of Health, it’s the 14th leading cause of death in Louisiana and the 3rd leading cause of death for ages 10-34. A new state law taking effect this year requires the 988 suicide prevention hotline number on the back of student IDs.
1 person killed in crash in Gonzales
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Gonzales Saturday night, June 29. According to the Gonzales Police Department, the crash happened around 8 p.m. on Highway 61 at Highway 44 and claimed the life of Jennifer Davenport, 38, of St. Amant. Investigators believe Davenport...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Scotlandville Hornets
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Scotlandville Hornets are certainly not accustomed to having seasons like they did in 2023. The Hornets struggled to a rough 1-9 finish overall and were blown out in the vast majority of those losses. But that was then and Scotlandville is now moving into the now.
Excessive heat warning days call for excessive ways to beat the heat
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana has been experiencing excessive heat warnings for several days, with temperatures feeling as hot as 110 today. Whether you are exercising, working, or outside for leisure, experts say to take extra precautions to ensure your safety in the heat. Baton Rouge resident Belinda Azar...
Port Hudson-Pride Rd. Bridge over White Bayou to close
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Port Hudson-Pride Road Bridge over White Bayou will close until further notice. The closure of the bridge in East Baton Rouge Parish is expected to begin on Tuesday, July 2. Officials said that drivers can use LA 19 to Church Street and...
NOPD finds workaround to create ‘gun-free zone’ in part of French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans leaders concerned over the state’s new permitless concealed carry law announced they have found a way using existing law to create a gun-free zone in part of the French Quarter. The NOPD has designated a portion of its Royal Street substation as an...
Program allows sexual assault survivors to track status of their sexual assault kits
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A program has been launched by Louisiana State Police that allows sexual assault survivors to anonymously track the status and location of their sexual assault kits. According to LSP, survivors can track their sexual assault kits from the time of collection, through forensic testing, and...
SMART LIVING: Financial influencers
ORLANDO, Fla. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) - Instead of stepping into a financial office, many people are logging onto social media for money-saving steps. Financial influencers or “finfluencers” are everywhere, attracting young people looking to invest. In fact, 25 percent of 18-to-24-year-olds are using social media when seeking financial advice.
BRPD: Man killed in early morning shooting
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead early Monday morning, July 1. Police identified the victim as Byron Irving, 36. According to BRPD, the shooting happened around 2:45 a.m. on N. Donmoor Avenue near Goya Avenue. A relative...
MISSING: 14-year-old missing since New Orleans trip may be trafficking victim, police say
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl who may be a victim of trafficking. Police say Kristhal Chinchilla-Canizales was on a day trip to visit a museum in downtown New Orleans on May 22 when she went missing. She is considered a “critical missing juvenile.”
FIREWORKS: Where you can & cannot shoot them on July 4th
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The boom. The crackle. The whistle. Celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks is a tradition for many people. However, depending on where you are at, you may get in trouble for doing so. Some parishes and municipalities, including Baton Rouge, have made it illegal...
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The tradition of television in Baton Rouge began on April 19, 1953, when WAFB signed on the air as the second television station in Louisiana. Over the following decades, Channel 9 has created the number one news organization in south Louisiana, covering local, state, and regional news. Today, WAFB brings its viewers 25 hours of news programming each week. Presently, Louisiana's News Channel is the only network station in the market to air a complete rebroadcast of every locally produced newscast, plus a live weekend noon news product on our second cable station, Cable Channel 9. Our anchors, reporters, producers, and photographers have won numerous awards from the Associated Press and the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. A number of investigative reports by WAFB 9 News on various topics have even resulted in changes in state law. While news and programming are our broadcast trademarks, WAFB is constantly being honored for its community service. Channel 9 donates over $1.25 million in public service air time each year. The list of station promotions to help local non-profit organizations is lengthy, with our St. Vincent de Paul Uniform Drive, Assess the Need, and the Volunteer! Baton Rouge Volunteer recognition program to name a few.
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