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SPORTSLINE: North Iberville Summer Camp
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The North Iberville Bears are our 15th team preview for Sportsline Summer Camp. After the school re-opened in 2022, the Bears played junior varsity football for two years. Now they are back at the varsity level looking to prove they are not just participants but...
HVAC experts give tips on how to avoid costly unit failures
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today was another excessive heat warning day, and air conditioning companies are seeing an increase in maintenance calls. Experts urge everyone to get their units checked out on a regular basis to save headaches and money. “A lot of times, your AC unit is not...
4th suspect arrested in connection with deadly shooting of Zachary High football player
NEW ROADS, La. (WAFB) - New Roads Police have made a fourth arrest in connection with the shooting death of a Zachary High School football player. ZayQuin Joseph, 19, of Marksville was arrested and charged with (1) count of second-degree murder. He was booked into the Pointe Coupee Detention Center.
Major construction projects get underway at schools in Livingston Parish
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Work has started on three major construction projects for the Livingston Parish Public Schools System. The projects include a new South Fork Junior High School in Walker, a new gym at Live Oak Junior High School, and a new classroom wing and cafeteria at Albany Upper and Lower Elementary Schools.
New partnership to help distribute DSNAP benefits in Livingston Parish
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Preparation is key for people like Chris Anderson, especially during hurricane season. “We are always making sure we’re prepared if that storm decides to turn that we’re ready and have all the things in place,” said Anderson. As the Director for Livingston...
Man arrested in connection with robbery, attempted rape behind Gonzales supermarket
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The Gonzales Police Department has identified a suspect in two separate cases being investigated out of Ascension Parish. Samuel Lane IIl, 40, was booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Monday, facing attempted first-degree robbery, attempted first-degree rape, and second-degree battery charges. Arrest documents alleged Lane...
TPSO: 2 women wanted for stealing puppies in Loranger
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying two women whole allegedly stole puppies from a home on Saturday, June 22, officials say. According to officials, the women took three German Shepherd puppies from a back porch located at a home in the...
Man remembers best friend killed in Livingston Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Even after spending more than three decades as friends, Marrero native Jody Neil says his friendship with Steven Williamson still felt as exciting and fresh as ever. He is devastated it has ended in tragedy. “I just want people to know that the world lost...
Lawmakers seek probe of EBR Family Court
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - State lawmakers have made a formal plea to the justices of the Louisiana State Supreme Court to request that they investigate the East Baton Rouge Family Court. A Louisiana State Senate resolution from State Senator Cleo Fields (D-Baton Rouge) and State Rep. Kathy Edmonston (R-Gonzales)...
Shelter-in-place lifted after chemical accident at BioLab warehouse
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - Parts of Southwest Louisiana were under a shelter-in-place order around the BioLab facility in Westlake after a chemical accident this morning. At around 8:30, the Calcasieu Office of Homeland Security issued a precautionary shelter-in-place for the area around BioLab. Officials said it was due to a chemical incident causing billowing smoke from a warehouse at the facility.
YOUR HEALTH: Can you hear me now? Earlens for your hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - More than 37 million Americans over the age of 18 have trouble hearing. And men are twice as likely as women to experience hearing loss. Not only can it impact your ability to enjoy life, but it also puts you at an increased risk of cognitive decline. In fact, there’s a five times increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease when you are hard of hearing. That’s why it’s imperative to get hearing aids if you’re having trouble. But only one in five people who need them use them. Now a new type of hearing aid is revolutionizing the market—think of it as a contact lens for your ear.
Beryl heads toward Jamaica as a major hurricane after ripping through the southeast Caribbean
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (AP) — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people. A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac...
Man facing charges for deadly crash on Joor Road
CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) - An investigation into a deadly crash that took place in November 2023 has led to the arrest of a man from Slaughter. According to the Central Police Department, Dakota Naquin surrendered last week, and he was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the charges of negligent homicide and reckless operation.
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...
Blazing hot today, only minor relief tomorrow
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - If Baton Rouge can reach the forecast high of 100° today it would tie for the hottest day of the year. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for just about all of the local area until 7 PM this evening. Temperatures will still...
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...
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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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