Baton Rouge, LA

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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As the search continues for a man last seen in the Scotlandville area on May 15, family and friends will gather on Monday, May 29, to pray for his safe return. Councilwoman Chauna Banks said the prayer service will be held for Ronald Christopher Bates,...

Prayer service planned for missing Baton Rouge man

Louisiana State

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There are multiple events set to take place in the Baton Rouge area and across Louisiana for Memorial Day 2023. Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Louisiana National Cemetery ceremony. The Louisiana...

Multiple events scheduled for Memorial Day 2023

Florida State

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Sito Narcisse, the current superintendent for the East Baton Rouge Public School System, was selected as a finalist for a new position in Florida during a meeting on Tuesday, May 30. Officials said Narcisse is among three finalists selected to potentially become the new superintendent...

Leader of EBR Schools selected as finalist for superintendent position in Florida

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a man who reportedly went missing in Baton Rouge. Police said Christian Flowers, 38, was last seen on May 16, 2023, in the Sherwood area. He was wearing a green shirt and black pants, police added. He...

MISSING: Officials searching for missing man

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office was called to the scene of a reported early morning shooting in Baton Rouge. It happened around 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 30 on Wentling Avenue near S. Sherwood Forest Blvd, emergency officials confirmed. There is no word...

Coroner called to early morning shooting scene

Central, LA

CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) - One of the Central High School students injured in a crash while on the way to her prom visited first responders on Tuesday, May 30, to show her gratitude. The first responders rushed to the scene of the crash on Central Thruway near Hamilton Avenue on...

Teen injured in crash while on the way to prom visits first responders

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two people were taken to a hospital following a car crash in Baton Rouge. One of the people involved in the crash reportedly had a gunshot wound, according to emergency officials. The crash happened on Tuesday, May 30 on Greenwell Street near Airline Highway around...

2 injured in car crash, 1 person shot

Washington, DC

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge native, who was serving in the US Marine Corps when he was killed during Operation Desert Storm in 1990, will be honored on Memorial Day during a ceremony in Washington D.C., according to the National Desert Storm War Memorial Association. The NDSWM...

Baton Rouge Marine killed in Operation Desert Storm to be honored in Washington DC

Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Tangipahoa, LA

TANGIPAHOA, La. (WVUE) - The murder Sunday (May 28) of an aspiring rapper in the village of Tangipahoa has left his family in shock and investigators asking for the community’s help. Calvin Felton -- an 18-year-old who performed as Highway Youngin’ -- was found collapsed in the yard of...

No immediate suspect in Sunday’s killing of Tangipahoa rapper

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office was called to the scene of a reported early morning shooting in Baton Rouge. It happened around 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 30 on Wentling Avenue near S. Sherwood Forest Blvd, emergency officials confirmed. Residents told WAFB the shooting happened at Hidden Pointe Apartments.

Victim identified in deadly early morning shooting

Denham Springs, LA

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (WAFB) - Denham Springs Police Corporal Shawn Kelly remained in critical condition at the hospital on Tuesday, May 30, after he was shot while responding to a ‘disturbance’ between a man and a woman at a popular shopping center in the city earlier this month, according to investigators.

Denham Springs officer remains in critical condition after shooting

Hammond, LA

TANGIPAHOA, La. (WAFB) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating an afternoon shooting that left a young man dead on Sunday, May 28. Chief Deputy Jimmy Travis identified the victim as Calvin Felton, 18, of Hammond. He said Felton was found in the yard of a home on...

Man found shot in Tangipahoa Parish yard later dies at hospital

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials responded to a shooting on Saturday, May 27. The shooting happened off Cypress and Hooper Road around 4 p.m. According to emergency officials, the victim was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition. No other details were given at this time.

Officials respond to Saturday afternoon shooting

Gonzales, LA

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - Jambalaya lovers you will not be disappointed if you head to Gonzales this weekend. Several cooks will be stirring up their best pot at the city’s annual Jambalaya Festival. They are all competing to be crowned the king of cooks. The festival also has rides,...

56th Annual Gonzales Jambalaya Festival happening May 26-28

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials said they have narrowed down the name for the new Baton Rouge pro hockey team to three options. The new hockey team was announced back on Tuesday, April 11, and will be part of the Federal Prospects Hockey League. While the three name options...

Name for new BR pro hockey team narrowed down to 3 options

Walker, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Drivers are being urged to practice safety when out on the roads during the Memorial Day holiday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Walker Police Department are just two of the more than 130 Louisiana law enforcement agencies participating in the “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

Drivers urged to practice safety during Memorial Day holiday

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - A lucky person is $280,089 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket in the Baton Rouge area. Lottery officials said the winning Easy 5 ticket was purchased at the Popingo’s #2 convenience store in Gonzales. The store is located at 3839 South Burnside Avenue. The...

Winning lottery ticket worth $280K sold in BR area

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department held a news conference on Friday, May 26 to discuss the recent shootings in Baton Rouge. Law enforcement continues to investigate a rash of shootings that began over the weekend and continued into the work week beginning Monday, May 22.

Police discuss recent rash of violence in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There will only be slight chances of rain each of the next few afternoons at around 10%, otherwise mainly dry and nice weather. Highs for today will be in the mid to upper 80s, with highs on Sunday a bit warmer, near 90. The tropics remain quiet with no development expected from that east coast low-pressure system.

Mainly dry and nice for Memorial Day weekend

Iberville Parish, LA

Plaquemine, LA

PLAQUEMINE, La. (WAFB) - A man is in the hospital recovering from gunshot wounds after being shot and kidnapped on Tuesday, May 23, according to the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said four people were arrested on charges related to the shooting, which they believe stemmed from a domestic...

4 arrested in Iberville shooting case

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - IDEA Public Schools’ Child Nutrition Program (CNP) announced any child in the community 18 years old and younger will be able to eat free meals this summer. The meals will be served starting Tuesday, May 30 through Friday, July 21. Kids can eat for...

IDEA Public Schools offering free meals to all kids this summer

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There are new safety alerts when it comes to a popular line of home candles, dozens of burn injuries have been reported related to a waffle maker, and you’ll want to double-check your buffalo wing sauce.

Recall Roundup: Candles, Waffle Makers, Buffalo Wing Sauce

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge prepares to unveil its new renovations and completed transformation into The Queen Baton Rouge this fall, the riverfront casino is looking to hire new team members. You can apply for a variety of full-time and part-time positions during a series...

Queen Casino to host monthly job fairs for open positions

New Orleans, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - We’re beginning to settle into a fairly typical summer pattern locally and no significant changes are expected in today’s weather. Partly cloudy skies will allow temperatures to warm up to around 90 degrees this afternoon, with isolated showers and t-storms possible. The main...

Ozone Action Day declared for Tuesday, isolated storms possible

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Investigators with the Baton Rouge Police Department said two shootings left two people dead and another person injured on the evening of Friday, May 26. According to BRPD, the first shooting happened on Main Street near North Acadian Thruway around 11:30 p.m. Ennis Abraham, 26,...

BRPD: 2 deadly overnight shootings under investigation

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St. Joseph Cathedral celebrates Saint Joseph’s day

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - People at St. Joseph Cathedral celebrated Saint Joseph’s Day. The church held a special mass this morning. Bishop...

St. Joseph Cathedral celebrates Saint Joseph’s day

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