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BBB shares tips for people looking to shop for July online deals
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Multiple stores and companies offer major deals as part of annual July sales, but it’s also a time for scammers to outsmart shoppers. Amazon is planning to offer major discounts during the company’s annual Prime Day discount event on July 16 and July 17. Walmart will host its Deal Days event from July 8 through July 11, and Target will offer savings of up to 50 percent on thousands of items between July 7 and July 13.
Firefighters investigating cause of fire at home on N. 38th Street
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire at a home on N. 38th Street in Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge Fire Department got a call about the fire around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. Firefighters responded to the scene on N. 38th Street...
Man dies after being hit by vehicle while riding bicycle, troopers say
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - A man has died after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in Ascension Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers said the crash happened just after 4 p.m. on Monday, July 1, and claimed the life of Chant Parker, 39, of St. Amant.
Officials urge prevention measures against leaving children in hot cars
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Amy Waters with The Safety Place says the first step to preventing leaving your child in a hot car is to always assume it can happen to you. You should also follow certain procedures every time you drive with a child. For example, putting things like your phone or shoe in the backseat.
Candidate for new EBR Schools superintendent removes name from consideration
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - One of the candidates under consideration to become the new superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish Schools has backed out as a finalist. Krish Mohip no longer wants to be considered for the position, leaving two remaining finalists. They are Kevin George and...
BRCC offering free summer math tutoring
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Free summer math tutoring is being offered by Baton Rouge Community College. The tutoring sessions are taking place at BRCC’s newly opened state-of-the-art math lab. It’s located in the Cypress Building at the mid city campus on Community College Drive. Officials are hoping...
Meet Your Neighbor: Farmer plants seeds to help others while passing on knowledge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Getting fresh foods to more people can be a challenge. It’s a test J’Quincy Jones is confronting head on as a farmer. Jones is dressed the part in his signature look of overalls and cowboy boots. “The young folks, they’ll call it a...
Hot and drier tomorrow as Beryl continues to strengthen
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Tomorrow’s Outlook: It’s another hot day tomorrow, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s once again. However, rain chances drop to 30% as Beryl moves closer to Texas and gets stronger, decreasing our moisture availability. Tropical Storm Beryl: Beryl is now in the...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Istrouma Indians
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Stop number 18 for Sportsline Summer Camp is in the 70805. The Istrouma Indians had a solid outing in Sid Edwards’ first year at the helm. Six wins including a first-round playoff dub over Northside. But consistency was an issue. Istrouma won their first...
Football coach reacts to death of West Feliciana High School student
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A 17-year-old from West Feliciana was killed in a car accident on Friday Morning. According to Louisiana State Police, the accident happened on Highway 78 just west of Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee. We’re told he ran off the road into a ditch, his car then flipped and hit a tree.
Lightning strike on church from last month could be the cause of a recent fire
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Investigators believe a lightning strike from three weeks ago could be linked to the cause of a fire at a local church Thursday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a fire at the Hall of Faith Church on Osceola Street in Baton Rouge around noon. The church...
WATCH: Charter boat captain reels in 6ft bull shark in Rigolets
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A charter boat captain reeled in a six-foot bull shark in The Rigolets on Friday, July 5. Captain Mackie Bellott says it’s the biggest shark he’s ever seen or caught in Lake Pontchartrain. “When we saw the fin break the surface, it was exciting,”...
VIDEO: Twin water spouts spotted from the Twin Span bridge
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Summers in Southeast Louisiana bring hot hot heat every year, but it’s also the time of year for spotty storms. Although short, these spotty storms can be intense and bring about sudden surprises. Drivers commuting from New Orleans and Slidell Friday (July 5) on the...
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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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