Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State

Ascension Parish, LA

Saint Amant, LA

WAFB

St. Amant, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one person dead and another injured in Ascension Parish. Troopers identified the victim who died as Steven Delaune, 76, of St. Amant. The crash happened Tuesday morning, March 28, on LA 431 near Ruby Gonzales...

Elderly man dies in St. Amant crash

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office confirms they have arrested a suspect who was involved in a chase early Sunday, March 26, 2023. Deandre Bessye was booked into the West Baton Rouge Parish Jail on a number of charges, including two counts of manslaughter, one count of aggravated flight from an officer, and one count of obstruction of a highway of commerce.

I-TEAM: Bond set for suspect arrested after chase left two BRPD helicopter officers dead

Gonzales, LA

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The City of Gonzales Police Department is asking for the public’s help in searching for two people accused of theft. According to law enforcement, Brandon Williams, 35 and Cameron New, 28 are wanted in connection with an active arrest for theft. Williams and New’s last...

Pair sought in connection with theft investigation, police say

Port Allen, LA

Port Allen, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials are responding to the Port Allen area where a train has reportedly derailed off its track near Highway 1. According to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police is handling the incident. The track is a spur off the...

Train derails off track in Port Allen area

Laplace, LA

Assumption Parish, LA

PAINCOURTVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Two suspects have been arrested following a chase that reached speeds of more than 100 mph, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Sebastian West, 20, of Convent, and Kendall Albert, 24, of Laplace, were taken into custody. According to the Assumption Parish...

2 arrested following chase that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph, deputies say

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Authorities said a man has been arrested following a shooting incident on Sunday, March 26, outside a supermarket on Cortana Place in Baton Rouge. According to arrest documents, Demaurion Pierce, 19, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder, resisting an officer, aggravated criminal damage to property, and obstruction of justice.

Suspect arrested following exhange of gunfire outside supermarket, authorities say

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Two Baton Rouge Police Department pilots were killed after a BRPD helicopter crashed in West Baton Rouge Parish early Sunday morning, March 26, the department confirmed. The helicopter belongs to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officials added. “Today is a very emotional day...

Two BRPD officers die in chopper crash

EAST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Facing backlash and delays while securing a home for a new psychiatric facility, leaders for the proposed Harmony Behavioral Health Center have filed a lawsuit to push the process forward. Leaders for the center accuse East Feliciana Parish government of improperly denying their construction...

ITEAM: Rejected in Baton Rouge, psychiatric facility finds new fight near Clinton

Tennessee State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WAFB) - The head of school killed in a shooting at a Tennessee elementary school on Monday, March 27, was from Baton Rouge, according to a family friend. The head of school, Dr. Katherine Koonce, 60, was among three adults and three 9-year-olds killed in the shooting at The Covenant School in the Nashville area, authorities said.

Head of school killed in Tenn. school shooting was Baton Rouge native; another La. native killed

Mississippi State

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge area groups are stepping up to help the victims of tornadoes in Mississippi and other neighboring states. “There is no way we can help those affected by these storms without the help of the community,” said Cpt. Brian Hicks, who is over The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge. “We really appreciate everything this community and everybody does to help support The Salvation Army.”

BR groups step up to help tornado victims

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A group of thieves targeted a bank ATM over the weekend, secretly using devices called skimmers which allowed them to copy card information and steal thousands of dollars. One of the victims reached out to the WAFB I-TEAM, showing their bank account which shows $2,000...

I-TEAM: Thieves target bank ATM, steal thousands using skimmers

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Crews with the Baton Rouge Fire Department battled flames at a home on the afternoon of Saturday, March 25. The fire broke out at the home on Monarch Avenue near Beechwood Drive in Baton Rouge. Smoke could be seen pouring from the roof of the...

Firefighters respond to house fire in BR

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating two fires that broke out at vacant homes on the morning of Sunday, March 26. Firefighters responded to a home on Sumrall Drive near Ash Drive around 3 a.m. When crews arrived at the scene, they saw flames...

Firefighters investigate 2 early morning fires at vacant BR homes

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Residents living in the 70805 zip code are encouraged to attend a community meeting on Tuesday, March 28. It’s happening at 6 p.m. inside of the gym at Istrouma High School. The school’s address is 3730 Winbourne Avenue. Organized by community members, some...

North BR residents invited to community meeting

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - On Wednesday, March 29, we remember the men and women who put the lives of others ahead of their own to serve during one of America’s longest foreign wars, also known as the Vietnam War. Officials are preparing exhibits to commemorate the 50th anniversary.

Downtown Baton Rouge exhibit showcasing 50th anniversary of Vietnam War

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There’s something to be said about the word community and the people in it. In one part of Baton Rouge, one man believes his community is headed down a dark and unstable path. “I think it’s going to be a bad future in 10...

‘I think it’s going to be a bad future in 10 years if something doesn’t happen:’ Community members meet to deter crime in BR

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Salvation Army of Baton Rouge is asking for donations to help assist those affected by the deadly tornadoes passing through Mississippi. If you want to donate, here’s how you can help. Keyword: MSTORNADOES. Short-code: 51555. The Salvation Army of the Greater Baton Rouge...

How to help: Salvation Army aids to tornado victims in Mississippi

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Education has announced the 2023 school support employee finalists. Officials said that three of the 10 finalists work at schools in the Baton Rouge area. Brandy Singleton works in food service at Tanglewood Elementary, Melvin Walker III works as a paraprofessional at East Iberville High, and Trina Washington works as a custodian at West Feliciana High.

Outstanding La. school support staff finalists announced

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Sunday’s severe weather threat has come to an end, but the unsettled weather pattern will last into Tuesday morning. Monday will see off and on sct’d t-showers. We don’t expect severe weather to be a major issue. Temperatures will remain warm with...

Unsettled weather pattern lasts into Tuesday morning

Plaquemine, LA

PLAQUEMINE, La. (WAFB) - It’s a tight job market and high inflation is leading more workers to seek new opportunities and better deals. That’s why we are letting you know about a job fair to bring more workers to the west side of the river. The Geaux Jobs...

Job fair bringing hundreds of jobs to west side of the river

Donaldsonville, LA

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - A $100,000 jackpot-winning ticket was sold for the drawing on Saturday, March 25, according to the Louisiana Lottery Corporation. Lottery officials said the winning Easy 5 ticket was sold at Bellina’s grocery on St. Patrick Street in Donaldsonville. Scratch-off ticket winners and fast play ticket...

Winning $100K lottery ticket sold in Donaldsonville

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It’s fairly common for teenage girls to get their period when they’re at school and it could also disrupt their learning if they don’t have the products they need. East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools is collecting pads, sanitary wipes and hand...

EBR School System collecting feminine hygiene products for students in need

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials with Southern University said they will welcome a new men’s basketball coach on Wednesday, March 29. They added the event will happen around noon in room A-79 inside the F.G. Clark Activity Center and is open to students and fans. This will be...

Southern set to introduce new men’s basketball coach

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1 dead, another critical after shooting in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one...

1 dead, another critical after shooting in Baton Rouge

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