Baton Rouge, LA

Hammond, LA

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HAMMOND, La. (WAFB) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing Hammond man. Deputies report that 59-year-old Kevin Moore was last seen by his family on March 18 leaving to go to work while driving a white 2019 Chevrolet Spark. Kevin,...

Missing Hammond man last seen as he left for work

Livingston Parish, LA

French Settlement, LA

FRENCH SETTLEMENT, La. (WAFB) - A suspect is in custody after a shooting in French Settlement on Wednesday, March 22. The shooting took place at around 4 p.m. along Highway 16. Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office were originally responding to shots fired call. “Upon arrival, deputies located...

One person shot in French Settlement Wednesday, suspect in custody

Gonzales, LA

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The Gonzales Police Department is investigating a stabbing Tuesday afternoon, March 22, that left a 40-year-old man in critical condition. The stabbing happened at a home on West LA 30 around 5 p.m., according to police. According to investigators, the victim was stabbed by his 16-year-old...

Police: Man stabbed by family member; teen in custody

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An offender out on early parole is back in jail after he reportedly fled authorities who tried to arrest him Tuesday morning, March 21, for skipping out on his required community supervision. Roderick Crocklem, 41, fired a shot and fled from state probation and parole...

Parolee taken into custody following search for him in Scotlandville, officials say

Louisiana State

Shreveport, LA

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — The Louisiana Education Department is sponsoring active shooter training that’s designed to prepare early childhood educators, not scare them. No live or simulated ammunition is used. The first session was held Tuesday evening in Shreveport. Felicia Polidore, an early childhood educator, was among attendees.

Active shooter preparedness training being conducted throughout Louisiana this week

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man and woman were shot and killed on Tuesday, March 21, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The victims were identified as Walter Glasper, 58 and Linda Patterson, 59. Investigators said it happened on Adams Avenue near Scenic Highway just before 8:30 p.m.

Man, woman killed in apparent murder-suicide identified

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Residents used to call it a nightmare to live there, now city leaders hope a new construction will benefit the Scotlandville community. From plumbing problems to bug infestation, the Elm Grove Garden apartment complex has come a long way. Now, a new complex replaces the old deplorable living conditions. City leaders call it, “Capstone at Scotlandville.”

Constructing ending soon on old Elm Grove Garden Apt. Complex

Independence, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Ask 11-year-old Lincoln Bayham about hunting and watch his eyes light up and a wide smile spread across his face. Ask him about turkey hunting and watch him cluck. “I don’t know. It’s just something about them,” he said, leaning forward in his camping chair....

La. turkey calling champ keeps it natural

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge woman has been dealing with water pipe problems. Maggie Carter said it happened when repairmen went to her house to fix her Samsung refrigerator, pushed the fridged back too far, and hit a pipe causing it to flood parts of her house.

Pipe problems force woman to live without running water for weeks

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge police detailed new information about the circumstances surrounding the death of Nathan Millard. According to BRPD spokesperson L’Jean McKneely, Millard allegedly overdosed on a drug called “blue magic”. “It was blue magic, but it had some form of fentanyl in...

What is ‘blue magic’? Advocate explains dangers around drug Nathan Millard allegedly overdosed and died from

Ascension Parish, LA

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Health along with the Ascension alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is hosting a family-friendly event on Saturday, March 25 in Ascension Parish. It will take place at the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales located at 708 S. Irma Blvd.

Family health screening event heading to Ascension Parish

California State

Livingston, LA

LIVINGSTON, La. (WAFB) - A new Taco Bell opened up in the Town of Livingston on Tuesday, March 21. The fast-food restaurant is located at 29170 Frost Road next to burger King. The place was built by Jerry Kachel Builder Inc. according to Facebook. Glen Bell founded the Taco Bell...

New Taco Bell opens up in the Town of Livingston

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As most of our city’s homeless population struggle to keep warm, St. Vincent De Paul has been opening its doors. They’re keeping additional beds open Tuesday, March 21. As far as ongoing needs, they could use pillows, baby wipes, bath, and face towels,...

Cold snap causing St. Vincent de Paul to open more beds

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS) announced on Monday, March 20, that it will start conducting random searches at schools for drugs and weapons with the assistance of K-9 units. Officials said the move is part of an effort to provide safe and...

EBR Schools set to randomly search schools for drugs and weapons using K-9 officers

Florida State

Walker, LA

WALKER, La. (WAFB) - A man from Livingston Parish pled guilty after allegedly leaving a voice message threatening to kill a Florida congresswoman. The United States Department of Justice announced Charles T. Germany, 52, of Walker, pleaded guilty before Chief Judge Shelly Dick to interstate transmission of a threat to injure another.

La. man pleads guilty after making threats to kill Fla. congresswoman

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The family of 11-year-old Matthew Fortenberry is simply heartbroken. According to Baton Rouge Police, Fortenberry was shot and killed inside a car on the night of Thursday, March 16. “That was the worst thing he could’ve ever did. You know, never in a million years...

‘Please stop killing our babies’: Mother of 11-year-old shooting victim speaks out

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - March 21 is known as World Down Syndrome Day. It’s being observed across the Capital Region as families and health experts raise awareness and share the importance of early intervention. Indy Joy’s name was picked out before she was born. She entered the world...

Baton Rouge families share their stories, raise awareness on World Down Syndrome Day

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It’s happened to all of us: That annoying low-battery chirp that only seems to go off in the middle of the night, or the smoky dinner dish that trips the sensors. We’re talking about those annoying smoke detector false alarms. As Consumer Reports...

CONSUMER REPORTS: Smoke detector pesky problems

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Food prices continue to rise across the United States and local nonprofits are sharing ways to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Several organizations are coming together to talk about nutritious eating while promoting free health screenings. The free Holy Grill Health and Plant Fair...

Free health and plant fair coming to Zion City Mar. 23

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced residents can drop off their household hazardous materials on Saturday, March 18. The City-Parish’s Spring 2023 Household Hazardous Materials Collections Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can drop off your unwanted materials at LSU’s...

Hazardous Materials Collection Day is Saturday in EBR

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It was a chilly morning for LSU football practice on Tuesday, March 21, just the second of spring that was open to the media. The media was once again only allowed to see players work on mainly individual drills during the sessions available.

LSU practices through chilly temps

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Southern got some spring weather to go along with its spring practice on Wednesday, March 22, as temperatures warmed nicely following a cold snap. The Jags will hold a scrimmage on the morning of Saturday, March 25. The session will close with the annual Blue...

Southern continues spring football practice nearing weekend scrimmage

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials are hoping a $2.2 million investment in the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine will help address a national shortage of veterinarians. According to LSU, the United States is expected to have a shortage of at least 15,000 veterinarians by the end of the decade.

Investment in LSU to help address national veterinarian shortage

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Candida Auris, otherwise known as “C. Auris,” is a type of yeast that can cause severe illnesses and could even land folks in the hospital, if they have a weakened immune system. The CDC identifies this as a “serious global health threat,” particularly...

Doctors educate public on fungus identified as ‘serious global health threat’

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2 found dead off of Siegen Lane

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two people were found dead near Siegen Lane overnight. The bodies...

2 found dead off of Siegen Lane

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