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New York Knicks center helps Chalmette High coach rebound from devastating loss
CHALMETTE, La. (WVUE) - There are moments in life when everybody needs help. For Butch Stockton, the longtime basketball coach at Chalmette High School, one of those moments was in the fall of 2023. Dawn Stockton, his wife of 31 years, had just passed away from cancer. Mitchell Robinson, the...
CRIME STOPPERS: Detectives search for individuals accused of vehicle burglaries
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives are searching for more than one person accused of breaking into multiple vehicles, according to the Capital Region Crime Stoppers. Detectives said they believe the vehicle burglaries happened on Eastgate Drive in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to officials, the people allegedly responsible for...
New Orleans-built rocket stage heads to Florida for Artemis moon mission
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A vital component of NASA’s Artemis mission, the core stage built at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans East, was showcased on Tuesday (July 16) before being shipped to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This marks a significant step in NASA’s efforts to return humans to the Moon.
Southern picked to finish 4th in SWAC West; Givens named conference Preseason DPOY
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced their 2024 preseason football teams and predicted order of finish at Tuesday’s media day. Southern is predicted to finish fourth in the SWAC West. Alcorn State is the west preseason favorite with Prairie View A&M second and Grambling State at third. Alabama State is tabbed as the SWAC East favorite.
Amazon Prime Day deals are here. Should you take advantage of them?
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high. July sales events have become a seasonal revenue driver for the retail industry since Amazon launched its first Prime Day back in 2015. While consumers may be enticed by the advertised can’t-miss savings on some products, personal finance experts say shoppers should be careful not to fall for potentially misleading marketing or give in to impulse buys.
LSP: Truck crashes into convenience store; 2 injured
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Two people are recovering from injuries after a truck crashed into a convenience store on Monday evening, July 15. A spokesperson with Louisiana State Police said the Dodge pickup truck was traveling north on LA 447 at Bonnie Bleu Road in Livingston Parish when the driver failed to turn and crashed into the convenience store.
Charges related to illegal sports gaming dropped against Kayshon Boutte
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Charges have been dropped against former LSU football player Kayshon Boutte, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. According to Schefter, Boutte’s attorney told ESPN that the charges for underage gambling and computer fraud have been dismissed. Boutte was accused of creating...
REPORT: Charges related to illegal sports gaming dropped against Kayshon Boutte
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Charges have been dropped against former LSU football player Kayshon Boutte, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Boutte was arrested on charges related to illegal online gaming in January 2024 following a lengthy investigation by Louisiana State Police. According to Schefter, Boutte’s...
EA Sports releases college football video game for first time since 2013
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - On July 9, 2013, EA Sports released ‘NCAA Football 14.’ Just over 11 years later, the newest version of the college football video game hit shelves. The anticipated wait for July 16, 2024, and the reason for such a long wait for ‘EA...
YOUR HEALTH: How to cope with cancer as a couple
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - A cancer diagnosis is life-changing, not only for the people who are diagnosed, but also for their loved ones. Often relationships are impacted by the stress of the unknown. Now, a new one-of-a-kind program has been developed to help couples cope with cancer together.
Grosse Tete Pedestrian Ferry to shut down temporarily for maintenance
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Grosse Tete Pederstrian Ferry in Iberville Parish will shut down temporarily on Tuesday, July 16. The Iberville Parish Goverment announced the ferry will be closed from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for maintenance. Regular operating hours will resume immediately after, according to officials. If...
Fundraiser to support families of students killed in crashes
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (WAFB) - A community in West Feliciana Parish is coming together to support the families of two students who lost their lives over the last few weeks. Big River Pizza Co. and the Big River Running Club in St. Francisville will host a fundraiser on Tuesday, July 16 in honor of West Felicana Schools students Zacarri M. Scott and Rayshon M. Franklin. The young men were killed in separate crashes.
Who is carrying the Olympic torch through Paris? A BTS star, a garbage collector and more
PARIS (AP) — From the Louvre Museum to the Eiffel Tower, from Paris’ posh districts to working-class neighborhoods, hundreds of people have carried the Olympic torch through the French capital for two days of celebrations before the Summer Games kick off at the end of the month. Joyful...
Republican convention to focus on immigration a day after a bandaged Trump makes entrance
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Two days after surviving an attempted assassination, former President Donald Trump appeared at the Republican National Convention’s opening night with a bandage over his right ear, the latest scene in a presidential campaign already defined by dramatic turns. GOP delegates cheered wildly when Trump appeared...
Name, Image and Likeness: How LSU is adapting to the new era of collegiate sports in 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - NIL, or name, image and likeness, has changed the landscape of collegiate athletics. Since its initial step into existence, which was when the State of California passed legislation that would prohibit schools from punishing student-athletes who accept endorsement money back in September of 2019, collegiate athletics has changed in many ways.
Weather pattern change coming soon
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Heat Advisory is in place for the local area this afternoon as highs climb into the low to mid 90°s with feels like temperatures peaking around 104-108°. Sct’d showers and t-storms will help cool some this afternoon. The forecast tomorrow will be fairly similar with slightly higher rain chances and slightly cooler afternoon temperatures.
Heat Advisory again today, better rain chances ahead
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today’s Forecast: The song remains the same in our weather with another Heat Advisory in effect for today. Highs will top out in the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values peaking in the 105°-110° range for most. Scattered, mainly afternoon storms can also be expected, with today’s rain chances running about 40%.
Trump makes big entrance the first night of the 2024 Republican National Convention
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The big mystery heading into Monday’s first day of the RNC was who former President Donald Trump would choose as his running mate. Once Ohio Senator J.D. Vance was officially nominated, the RNC focused on their slogan of “Make America Wealthy Again.”. “Senator J.D....
State audit of Bogalusa alleges misspent ARPA funds and lack of council oversight
BOGALUSA, La. (WVUE) - A new Louisiana Legislative Auditor report alleges the City of Bogalusa might have violated the state constitution, state law and its own charter. The 70-page report alleges a series of violations, including misspent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, a lack of city council oversight of government spending and failing to adhere to state finance law.
Republican donor makes case for constitutional convention
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Before Monday’s meeting at the Baton Rouge Press Club, Republican donor, Lane Grigsby, sent out an e-mail with a draft of proposed changes to Louisiana’s constitution. While speaking, Grigsby emphasized the importance of having one before the November election. “To me, if you’re...
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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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