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Interested in a new career? Attend this job fair
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There’s a chance to gain new employment if you’re looking for career opportunities in the Baton Rouge area. Penn Entertainment Careers announced it will hold a job fair on Wednesday, July 10 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. It’s happening at the L’Auberge...
Truck reportedly loses control, causes delays on I-10 East
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A truck reportedly lost control and slid off of the highway on Wednesday morning, causing some traffic delays as officials worked to remove the truck from the road. The incident happened on I-10 East between LA 415 and the Mississippi River Bridge around 5 a.m.
Baton Rouge woman facing federal charges, accused of applying for COVID relief funds
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An employee with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System is facing felony conspiracy charges. The woman, identified as Kenyall Williams, 38, allegedly scammed the federal governement out of around $100,000 in COVID relief funds. Prosecutors say Williams worked with an unnamed male accomplice. Arrest...
WBR Community Health Screening event begins today in West Baton Rouge
WEST BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - West Baton Rouge Parish is hosting three community health screenings, with the first being today from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Addis VFW Hall. The event is free for all WBR Parish residents, and you must be a WBR Parish resident to attend.
Less humid air hangs around for a few days
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Temperatures will remain plenty hot, but a reduction in humidity is very welcomed. Don’t expect it to last long as heat and muggy air will return by the weekend. In the meantime, the local area will enjoy temperatures a few degrees above average through Friday. This will result in feels like temperatures peaking around 98-103° most days. Heat Advisories will likely hold off until we get into the weekend or next week.
Typical summer pattern with plenty of heat, scattered storms
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today’s Forecast: A somewhat drier pattern is expected today as the remnants of Beryl continue to lift well to our north. Look for a 30% chance of mainly afternoon showers and t-storms, with highs topping out in the mid 90s. Rest of This Week.
Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after Beryl
HOUSTON (AP) — Pressure mounted Wednesday on Houston’s power utility as millions of residents still had no electricity nearly three days after Hurricane Beryl made landfall, stoking questions over how a city that is all too familiar with destructive weather was unable to better withstand a Category 1 storm.
Livingston Parish Schools Transportation Committee moves forward with plans to implement A/C on school buses
LIVINGSTON, La. (WAFB) - Getting air conditioning (A/C) on school buses has been a topic of discussion across the state with some lawmakers even pushing for it to be mandated. Though senate bill 26 was killed after the Louisiana House of Representatives voted 56-43, some parishes are still moving forward to equip buses with A/C.
New speed signs installed on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge to urge drivers to slow down
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (WAFB) - New speed feedback signs have been installed along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge with the goal of urging drivers to slow down. The signs will show drivers just how fast they are going in real time and will also urge speeders to ease up on the gas pedal.
New Tangipahoa Parish sheriff takes officials on tour of troubled jail to discuss security solutions
AMITE CITY, La. (WVUE) -- Following multiple Fox 8 investigations into failures at the Tangipahoa Parish jail, we’re getting a rare look inside the facility through video released by the new parish sheriff. Gerald Sticker is pledging to turn around a jail facility that has had glaring problems. Sticker...
New laws allow schools to stock emergency medications
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Starting this fall, schools across the state can be better equipped to handle a medical emergency. “Maybe a kid forgot their EpiPen or maybe this is a child or an adult who has not yet been diagnosed with that life-threatening condition and because of this type of legislation, these entities are now able to have these medications on hand,” explained Food Allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt.
Grocery store honors memory of beloved head chef killed last month
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - One local grocery store is honoring the memory of their beloved head chef who was killed last month through two memorials. Brenda Thomas worked in the deli at Lamendola’s Supermarket for 13 years. She now has a permanent place on the picture wall and a plaque by the deli where she would come out to greet customers.
Man who voiced local morning radio show as ‘Jim Nasium’ has died
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A former radio personality from a popular 80s broadcast on WFMF - FM 102 died Tuesday, July 9 at a hospital in Baton Rouge. Danny Simar, known by his listeners as ‘Jim Nasium,’ cohosted a morning show alongside his radio partner Randy Rice.
State investigating juvenile court and monitoring systems after murder of New Orleans tour guide
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana’s top prosecutor is calling for a full investigation of the state’s juvenile court and electronic monitoring systems following the shooting death of a popular French Quarter tour guide, allegedly at the hands of a 15-year-old offender wearing a court-ordered ankle monitor. Attorney General...
Inmate attempts to escape from Angola, officials say
WEST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Correctional officers stopped an inmate from escaping from Angola Prison Tuesday morning, July 9. According to the Louisiana Department of Corrections, the officers captured the inmate before that person was able to leave the Camp D prison facility at Angola. Officials said they could...
Pelicans possess ‘natural born leader’ with Dejounte Murray on the roster
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A first round exit isn’t good enough for the New Orleans Pelicans. That’s why they got aggressive this offseason and acquired Dejounte Murray. The price tag was steep, four players and two draft picks to Atlanta, but it was worth it. “When you get...
Guilty pleas entered in 23rd Judicial District Court on June 24-28
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 23rd Judicial District Court announced the following guilty pleas entered during the week of June 24-28, 2024:. 1. Beau Babin, St. Amant, LA, age 30, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisianan Department of Corrections with credit for time served.
Guilty pleas entered in 23rd Judicial District Court on July 1-5
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 23rd Judicial District Court announced the following guilty pleas entered during the week of July 1-5, 2024:. Ascension Parish had no court news to report this week. Assumption Parish. Assumption Parish had no court news to report this week. St. James Parish. 1. Christopher...
DCFS hotlines offline due to ‘unknown’ issue
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana’s Department of Children and Family services is investigating why the state’s hotlines are currently offline on Tuesday, July 8. The Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) LAHelpU, and Child Support services are also offline, officials reported. A DCFS spokesperson says the agency is working...
Sheriff: 1-year-old ‘miracle baby’ found alive near where brother found dead; mother arrested
VINTON, La. (KPLC) - In the harsh elements of Hurricane Beryl, the usually calm welcome center in Vinton was anything but, and Monday afternoon something was spotted in the choppy water. A 1-year-old baby was found alive in a ditch off of I-10 East near Vinton, a few miles from...
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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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