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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Our Street Beat team found a school resource officer with a problem and the perfect solution to help us all hear the drumbeat of life perfectly.

STREET BEAT: School officer describes how problem turned into drumbeat of life

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials with the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge have announced details about a summer feed program. The program will provide free summer meals to all students ages 18 and under. Officials said the program will begin Thursday, June 1, and will run through Thursday, June...

Catholic Diocese of BR providing free summer meals for some students

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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

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It has been an extremely violent and deadly past few days in Baton Rouge, with more than a dozen people shot, and at least five people killed. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome called the crime spike ‘concerning.’ She said it’s the reason why they need to continue with crime prevention programs like her ‘Summer of Hope.’

﻿‘The average person in Baton Rouge should feel safe:’ Mayor Broome discusses recent spike in violence

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) - 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

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Drag racing has become a big issue in Baton Rouge over the past few years, but police say the problem is starting to decline. At Wednesday’s Metro Council Meeting, Deputy Chief Troy Lawrence, Sr. told the public that a revised ordinance and tougher penalties for both drivers and spectators has helped BRPD police the problem.

Police claim drag racing is declining amid new rules, penalties

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one person dead. It happened Thursday night around 10:30 p.m. in the 12000 block of Robbie Avenue near Florida Blvd. A spokesman with BRPD confirmed the male victim died at the scene.

Man shot, killed in BR; police investigating

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Three people were taken to a hospital in “serious condition” after a shooting in Baton Rouge late Tuesday, May 23. Emergency officials confirmed it happened on North Street near N. Acadian Thruway around 11 p.m. There is no word on what led up...

Triple shooting sends 3 people to hospital

Port Allen, LA

PORT ALLEN, La. (WAFB) - People living at a retirement community in Port Allen are frustrated and feeling stuck after the elevator in the building stopped working. It’s been that way for nearly two months, so now, neighbors helping neighbors one step at a time. Seniors at the Allen...

Contact 9: Elderly Elevator

Geismar, LA

GEISMAR, La. (WAFB) - On Wednesday, May 24, we are emphasizing our veterans, both past and present, through an American flag giveaway in Geismar, La. The WAFB Old Glory American Flag Giveaway is happening at First American Bank & Trust at 13039 Hwy. 73, Geismar, La. 70734 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Old Glory American Flag Giveaway happening in Geismar

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that took place on Tuesday, May 23. Police identified the victim as Christopher Jackson, 35. It happened in the 4600 block of Wilmot Street near N. Foster Drive around 3:30 p.m. Police said Jackson was...

Victim identified after fight led to deadly shooting in Baton Rouge

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

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A person is in critical condition after a shooting took place at midnight on Friday, May 26. According to police, two people were sitting inside a vehicle near North and North 31st St., when shots were fired. One of the individuals is currently in critical...

1 person in critical condition after midnight shooting, police say

Ohio State

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Charles Turner III is literally “the man in the middle” when it comes to the LSU football offense. He is returning for his fifth year with the Tigers this fall at center, after starting 12 games for LSU at the position last season.

JACQUES TALK: Charles Turner III

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A recent LSU grad has a vision to transform Tigerland, to make it a more safe and inclusive space for students and residents. As part of her senior capstone project for her landscape architecture bachelor’s degree, Taylor Lasorsa completely changed the way many see Tigerland, putting safety first.

Recent LSU grad transforms Tigerland in new design to make it safer, more inclusive

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire. It happened around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24 in the 1100 block of Napoleon Street near Highland Road. Two people living in the home told firefighters they were asleep when the...

Residents wake up to house fire; BRFD investigating cause

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge Police are investigating another shooting Wednesday night, May 24. Police were called out to respond to a double shooting in the 1700 block of Oleander Street near South 18th Street at around 8:40 p.m. The victims were transported to the hospital with non-life...

Police investigating double shooting off Oleander Street

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge Community College conferred more than 700 degrees to graduates during the 2023 Spring Commencement at the Raising Cane’s River Center on Tuesday, May 23. “Today was a wonderful celebration of our students and the tremendous dedication they have shown in completing their...

BRCC graduates more than 700 during 2023 spring ceremony

Central, LA

CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) - The Central Police Department needs help identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash on Saturday, May 27. Police said around 4 p.m. in the 14600 block of Joor Rd., a 2019 silver Chevy Silverado headed northbound was forced off the road and sideswiped. The vehicle...

Police search for vehicle involved in hit-and-run crash

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office said a man was arrested on Friday, May 26, in connection with a shootout that left two people dead. Deputies said Tyrece Rollins, 21, is charged with principles to second-degree murder. The shooting happened on Denova...

Man arrested in connection with deadly shootout

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - If you need to fill up your gas tank, you may want to stop by Circle K on your way home. The global convenience store chain announced it will offer 40 cents off per gallon of gas on Thursday, May 25. You can take advantage...

Circle K offering 40-cent off discount on gas

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man was arrested on a rape charge following an alleged incident on Saturday, April 1, according to an arrest report. Authorities said Andrew Lee, 25, is charged with third-degree rape. The arrest report said the alleged incident happened following a night out at a...

Man arrested on rape charge, authorities say

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Matthew Fortenberry funeral expense fund announced by BR leaders

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge leaders announced on Wednesday, March 22, the Matthew Fortenberry Funeral Expense Fund with b1Bank. Fortenberry, 11, was shot and...

Matthew Fortenberry funeral expense fund announced by BR leaders

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