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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

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

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

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Ethel, LA

EAST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Authorities said two men remain on the run following a law enforcement pursuit involving a stolen suburban on the morning of Tuesday, May 30. Authorities identified the two males as Montero Matthews, 19, and Erick Whitfield, 19, both from Ethel, Louisiana. Authorities said Matthews...

Suspects identified in chase involving stolen vehicle; search continues

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

Zachary, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A are investigating a deadly single-vehicle Memorial Day crash. State Police confirmed Swill Charles, 66, of Zachary, died in the crash on Monday, May 29. It happened shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Plank Road, or LA 67, near Blount...

LSP: Unrestrained Zachary man killed in single-vehicle crash

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

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

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

Pierre Part, LA

ASSUMPTION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - One person was killed during a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on the evening of Sunday, May 28, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers said the crash happened on LA 70 at the intersection of Verret Street around 8 p.m. and claimed the life of Shari Akins, 44, of Greenwell Springs.

Motorcyclist killed in crash, troopers say

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

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - When word got out that Rachel Hann had gone missing along the Mississippi River, those closest to her immediately sprang into action and have been going up and down the shore looking for her ever since. “There was somebody who was working at the Oyster...

Friends of Rachel Hann search the shorelines for her themselves

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Port Allen, LA

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board has announced a free summer food program. The federally-funded program is the result of a partnership between the West Baton Rouge School System, the Louisiana Department of Education, Kleinpeter Diaries, and City Hospitality Family. Officials said...

School officials in West Baton Rouge Parish announce summer meals program

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

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) - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one person dead. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Cedrid Battiste, 46. It happened Thursday night around 10:30 p.m. in the 12000 block of Robbie Avenue...

Officials identify man shot, killed in BR

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) - 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

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) - 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) - 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

Clinton, LA

CLINTON, La. (WAFB) - The Clinton Police Department said a runaway teen who was reported missing has been found safe. Officials said C’Rybian Robinson, 16, was last seen being picked up from a vacant lot near an apartment complex by her 18-year-old boyfriend named Jeron Williams, on Wednesday, May 24.

Missing teen found safe, officials say

Lockport, LA

Larose, La. (WAFB) - Duck carving began out of necessity as a way to make wooden decoys for hunting. But in the last couple of generations, it has turned into works of fine art. One of Louisiana’s biggest duck carving exhibitions is held at the Cajun Heritage Festival in the bayou-side town of Lockport.

Heart of Louisiana: Duck Carving

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - During a gathering on Saturday, May 27, dozens of Louisiana churches were approved to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. According to church leaders, 95 total churches in Louisiana were approved to disaffiliate. The decision was made during a special session of the Louisiana Annual...

95 Louisiana churches approved to disaffiliate from United Methodist Church

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The current weather pattern is not expected to be changing anytime soon. We stay mainly dry, hot, but with low humidity. These conditions will keep air quality concerns for sensitive groups a concern. An Ozone Action Day has been declared for today. We are likely to have one issued for tomorrow when the new air quality forecast comes out later this afternoon.

No major weather changes for remainder of the week

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Missing Hammond man last seen as he left for work

HAMMOND, La. (WAFB) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing Hammond man. Deputies report that...

Missing Hammond man last seen as he left for work

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