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‘It was unnecessary’: Mother says son was killed over child custody battle
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A mother said her 20-year-old son was killed over a custody battle. Three people are accused of plotting the murder of Steven Harris while he was in a custody battle with his child’s mother, according to investigators. “His demise was set up,” his...
Importance of protecting your skin during the hot Louisiana summer
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Skin protection is important, but it is especially critical when living in a warm state like Louisiana. The summer months in the Pelican State are smothered in warm temperatures and the lasting humidity. Baton Rouge General Hospital recommends wearing sunscreen, hats, long sleeves and staying...
LSU Swimmers Shine at Olympics: MacNeil Takes Fifth in 100m Butterfly
Former LSU swimmer Maggie MacNeil finished fifth in the 100-Meter Butterfly final at the Summer Olympics in Paris, with a time of 56.44. Despite her previous gold medal in Tokyo 2021, she couldn't defend her title but put up a strong performance. MacNeil finished 5th in the 100-Meter Butterfly final...
Flip Watch: LSU Football Surging for South Carolina Linebacker Commit
Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff wrapped up their annual Bayou Splash recruiting event on Friday with several key targets making their way to Baton Rouge. Kelly and Co. received face time with players committed to other programs, including current South Carolina commit Jaiden Braker. A player that has...
Are LSU's defensive ends going to create more pressure now that they have a new coach?
If you were to sum up what new LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker wants to do with his scheme, it’s to create havoc. That can come from multiple places, but an important one will be the defensive ends. LSU simply didn’t get enough from the position last year. So,...
Former Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun Coach on ‘Short List’ in Las Vegas
There is never a time in Louisiana when it's not football season. In Baton Rouge, the LSU Fighting Tigers are just about to open up their fall camp. The same thing holds true in Lafayette where Louisiana's Ragin Cajuns will be strapping on the pads to face in-state opponent and HBCU icon Grambling when the season opens for both schools on August 31st.
Scott Rabalais: An emotional Olympics ends with something great for LSU's Aleah Finnegan
PARIS — Aleah Finnegan was never better on her Olympic Sunday than on her first vault. She flew through the air with the greatest of ease, hit the landing and pumped her fist in delight. The score flashed high above the floor at Bercy Arena — 13.733. If Finnegan stopped there, she would have had the 13th-best score of the day in that event.
Trending drier, hotter through the upcoming week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today’s Forecast: The noticeably drier pattern that got underway on Sunday will continue today and through the upcoming week. For today, look for partly cloudy skies, with a 30% chance of afternoon showers and t-storms. As rain chances go down, temperatures will go up, with highs ranging from the mid to upper 90s. Heat index values will likely peak in the 105°-110° range for most, so be careful in heat.
Police investigating late-night shooting that left one dead, one injured
BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Sunday night that left one person dead and another injured. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on North Harrells Ferry Road near Sherwood Forest shortly before midnight. The coroner's officer was contacted for one fatality, but the identity of the victim was not immediately known.
Man accused in shooting death of former SU student extradited to Mississippi
WOODVILLE, Ms. (WAFB) - A man who is accused of being involved in the murder of a former Southern University student has been extradited to Mississippi. According to the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office, Derek Hollins Jr., 21, of St. Francisville was extradited to Woodville, Mississippi on Friday, July 26.
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