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YOUR HEALTH: Revolutionary cellular therapy for melanoma
DALLAS, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Heading into summer, a reminder to put on sunscreen before you head out the door. Latest stats from the American Cancer Society report that 100,000 people will be diagnosed with melanomas this year. More than 8,000 will die from them. Now a revolutionary therapy is giving new hope to patients battling this deadly disease.
VIDEO: Drive-by shooting caught on home security camera outside of Hammond
HAMMOND, La. (WVUE) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is now asking for help in identifying suspects who allegedly shot at a home in a residential area between Hammond and Ponchatoula last weekend. The sheriff’s office has released a video of what they say is the shooting, reported to...
Person injured after being hit by vehicle Friday morning, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials confirmed one person is injured after being hit by a vehicle on Friday morning, July 12. The crash reportedly happened around 8 a.m. in the 900 block of Lobdell Avenue near Goodwood Boulevard. Officials said the person was taken to the hospital but...
Steve Gleason accepts 2024 Arthur Ashe Award
(WVUE) - Former Saint Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the ESPYs Thursday (July 11) night in Los Angeles. He was presented with the prestigious honor by former New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, Gleason’s teammate in 2006 and 2007. His son Rivers stood by his side on stage.
Firefighters respond to early morning house fire in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An investigator is working to determine what caused a house fire in the early hours of Friday, July 12. The house fire reportedly happened just after 2 a.m. on Saint Katherine Avenue near E. Brookstown Drive. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, smoke and...
CONSUMER REPORTS: Summer hair care
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Summer’s here - the season of beach days, poolside lounging, and outdoor adventures. While we relish these warm days, our kids’ hair often pays the price for our sun-soaked activities. Consumer Reports has some tips for keeping all types of hair happy in the sun.
Fundraiser to benefit family of woman killed after tree fell on mobile home
PORT ALLEN, La. (WAFB) - Loved ones are coming together to host a fundrasier as a show of support months after a tree fell on a mobile home during severe weather in West Baton Rouge Parish, killing a woman and her unborn child. Kristin Browning was identified as the victim....
LIST: Back-to-school events, giveaways, supply drives around metro Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The start of the 2024-2025 school year is approaching. In an effort to equip students with the tools they need, numerous back-to-school giveaways and supply drives will take place in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. Below is an updated list of events. BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE THRU...
Here’s where to get free school supplies this weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The start of a new school year is approaching. In an effort to equip students with the tools they need, numerous back-to-school giveaways and supply drives will take place in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. Below is a list of events. BADGES AND BACKPACKS DRIVE...
The rinse and repeat summer forecast continues into the weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Rest of Today: This afternoon will be no different as highs climb into the mid-90s with a 50% storm chance. Storms start at the coast in the morning and then drift inland this afternoon. Weekend Outlook. Then rinse and repeat that summertime pattern into...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Dutchtown Griffins
GEISMAR, La. (WAFB) - Dutchtown head coach Guy Mistretta and the Griffins are coming a huge year that left them one victory from the Superdome. A heartbreaking weather delay and then narrow defeat to the Zachary Broncos ended their season. But now the Griffins are excited and eager for another...
Serena Williams hosts an ESPY awards show celebrating landmark year for women’s sports
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Led by host Serena Williams, The ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports, with Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins among the honorees on Thursday night. Staley, coach of the national champion South Carolina women’s basketball team,...
EBR Schools superintendent vote delayed for later date after 5 board members abstain
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The announcement of a new superintendent for EBR Schools has been delayed. In a meeting on Thursday, July 11, officials planned to announce the EBR superintendent for the 2024-2025 school year. Three finalists were chosen in the superintendent search, however, one removed their name from...
EBRSO investigating reports of person barricaded in Zachary
ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating reports of someone barricaded at an apartment complex in Zachary. According to EBRSO, an alleged call was made to authorities, but nothing could be verified at this time. Authorities say they are still searching the area.
Kidnapping at domestic violence shelter highlights the dangers of domestic violence
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - On July 4, Baton Rouge Police officers were dispatched to the Iris domestic violence center in regard to a kidnapping. Officials say this all started when the suspect, Robert Cole, found the victim at her workplace and forced her to go back to the shelter and pack her things before taking her to his house.
Struggles and solutions: Housing experts give tips for first-time home buyers
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The rise in housing market costs can be daunting for a first-time home buyer, but housing experts say knowing your options is the key to being a successful home buyer and owner. In Louisiana, insurance rates can make the home-buying process even more challenging. “It...
Daniel Callihan indicted on 7 counts, including capital murder
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Daniel Callihan, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter, has been indicted on seven counts, including capital murder. In June, Callihan allegedly killed his ex, Callie Brunett, in Louisiana, before abducting her two daughters. Erin Brunett, 4, was found dead in Jackson.
Police looking for family of man who died a month ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for assistance in finding the family of a man who died almost a month ago. Robert Louis Focht Jr. was involved in an incident in which he succumbed to his injuries. The cause of death was not immediately clear.
Free swim program comes back to Ascension
ASCENSION, La. (WAFB) - The Founders of Tank Proof is a nonprofit organization that teaches underprivileged children how to swim for free. Two Louisiana brothers started this program after one of them almost drowned at a young age. “Fortunately, our mother dropped everything, and she said look we got to...
Accused July Fourth shooter wanted woman to ‘bleed out and die,” court documents say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A shooting victim reportedly told police that the man accused of pointing a gun at her head and firing it wanted to watch her “bleed out and die.”. Police charged Tremaih Washington, 38, with counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder, Domestic Abuse Battery, Home...
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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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