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Baker police searching for missing person
BAKER, La. (WAFB) - The Baker Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Officials say Elouise Nunnery, 59, went missing around noon on June 30 from Shilo Drive. She was last seen wearing a grey shirt and burgundy shorts. According to authorities, Nunnery...
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...
West Feliciana High School football player dies in crash
OSCAR, La. (WAFB) - Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash that left a 17-year-old dead on Friday morning, July 5. Officials identified the victim as Rayshon M. Franklin Jr., 17, of St. Francisville. Superintendent Hollis Milton confirmed Franklin was a student at West Feliciana High School. He...
LSP: 17-year-old dies after crash in Pointe Coupee Parish
OSCAR, La. (WAFB) - Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash that left a 17-year-old dead on Friday morning, July 5. Officials identified the victim as Rayshon M. Franklin Jr., 17, of St. Francisville. The crash reportedly happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. on LA 78, west of LA...
YOUR HEALTH: Toothpaste for peanut allergies
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – One in 50 children in the United States is allergic to peanuts, while one in 200 adults have the allergy, too. Peanut allergies have more than tripled over the past 20 years and nobody really knows why. But there are several breakthroughs when it comes to helping people with these allergies stay safe—maybe even one day, be able to eat whatever they like without the fear of an allergic reaction.
CONSUMER REPORTS: Safe summer picnic tips
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Having a picnic or cookout at a park or a beach is a great summer tradition, but the warm weather can quickly turn tasty treats into nasty bacteria. Consumer Reports food safety teams share essential reminders to keep food poisoning off your summer menu. The...
Stabbing leaves 1 injured early Friday morning, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person was injured in a stabbing early Friday morning, July 5, according to emergency officials. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, a man who appeared to have been stabbed was walking around the B-Quik on Greenwell Springs Road around 3:15 a.m. EMS transported...
Lost pets on July 5th is rising issue owners, shelters are facing
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The fireworks have popped, and the celebrating has concluded. Fourth of July has ended, but it still can have a negative effect because of the impact it has on furry friends. There is an increase in the number of lost pet’s animal shelters are reporting...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Liberty Patriots
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The pursuit of happiness, life, and liberty (high school)…. The Patriots are on the Fourth of July edition of Sportsline Summer Camp. Andy Boone is the team’s new head coach, replacing Korey Lindsey who is now an assistant at Central High School. Boone lead...
Here’s what to know about LA’s new gun laws
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - After several years of trial and error, as of today Louisiana is now the 28th state to exercise what’s called constitutional carry. You may have already heard about the new law that allows you to conceal carry a firearm without a concealed carry permit, a firearms instructor tells us he’s excited but concerned.
Baton Rouge Boat Club celebrates Fourth of July with festive parade
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Boaters with the Baton Rouge Boat Club celebrated the Fourth of July along the Amite River with their boats decked out in red, white, and blue. “That’s what we’re here for, to enjoy our freedom, that’s what today is all about, good time with friends,” boater Luke Armand said.
BRFD: Improper charcoal disposal cause of garage fire
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Firefighters responded to a garage fire on Thursday afternoon, July 4, in the 9800 block of Coronado Drive. The Baton Rouge Fire Department arrived on the scene to find a detached garage in the backyard of a home engulfed in flames. A truck was also on fire.
Osceola Street church fire under investigation
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Investigators are currently looking into what caused a church fire on Thursday afternoon, June 4. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, they responded to a fire at Hall of Faith Church on Osceola Street around 12:18 p.m. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find...
Officials plan contraflow for fireworks show
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - With 4th of July Festivities quickly approaching, Lake End Park has shown to be a popular destination for everyone to enjoy for their celebrations. The Lake Jam will once again be held on the Lake End Parkway, which is the extension near the Judges Stand, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on the 4th of July. The parkway boat ramp will be closed during the event to the public. Other boat ramps such as Lake End Park will need to be utilized to access Lake Palourde. This will be a fun filled day with bands and food trucks for everyone to enjoy.
New Roads Boat Parade headlines Fourth of July celebration
NEW ROADS, La. (WAFB) - The City of New Roads’ annual 4th of July Celebration and False River Boat Parade is happening on Morrison Parkway from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. The boat parade headlines the different events scheduled for the celebration, which include food,...
Kenilworth Independence Day Parade kicks off holiday celebrations
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It’s a neighborhood block party like no other. The annual Kenilworth Independence Day Parade rolling for year 51. “We love that this is an event that brings people, both from the neighborhood as well as just throughout Baton Rouge out for an excuse for us to see each other during a time when it’s so hot we usually are trying to stay inside to stay cool,” said Julie Buckner.
Sportsline Summer Camp: Livonia Wildcats
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The last two days of Sportsline Summer Camp have been in Iberville parish. Stop number 16 is just one parish above in Pointe Coupee. This December will make 10 years since Livonia High School won the state championship. In recent years, trophies and wins have...
New faces emerge in the race for LA District 6
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As the date for qualifying quickly approaches, many are wondering how the race will shape up for the state’s 6th congressional district. Well-known Democratic state Senator Cleo Fields is currently the projected favorite in the upcoming congressional race according to pundits. “In recent months...
LSU offers local freshmen $3,000 to live at home this semester
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Local LSU incoming freshmen with home addresses within 30 minutes of campus now have the option to stay at home this semester instead of live on campus and get paid to do it. Freshmen entering college have a lot of decisions to make, and now...
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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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