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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.

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

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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Police are looking for a Florida man last seen in downtown Baton Rouge after dropping off his family at a hotel. Baton Rouge Police detectives say Jody Bert, 44, was driving with his family back home to Florida when he started feeling bad. The family...

Florida man missing in Baton Rouge; wallet found in car

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) - Officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department are working to locate a missing man. Police report Jody Bert, 44, was last seen in downtown Baton Rouge on Wednesday, March 22 around 12:45 a.m. Bert is 6′0″, 220 lbs., has short hair, and several tattoos on...

Missing man last seen in downtown Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department needs the help of the public searching for a man wanted for attempted murder. Cameron Shorter, 28, is being sought for attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, possession of a firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies, and aggravated criminal damage to property, officials said.

CRIME STOPPERS: Officials searching for gunman who shot at another man

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

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

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) - The 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge organization will soon expand their Ready 4 life program. Respect 4 Life is a mentorship program that allows the group to go into high schools and teach young people life skills. Organizers with the program say they...

100 Black Men expand Respect 4 Life program

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - You can voice your opinion on a new traffic project that could be getting underway in the Capital Area soon. The City-Parish and MOVEBR Program Management Team will host a public open house for the Sherwood Forest Extension (Greenwell Springs - Joor) Project on Thursday, March 23.

MOVEBR open house to discuss Sherwood Forest Extension project

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The cause of an apartment fire has been ruled as arson, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. It happened in the 3100 block of Pampas Street near Plank Road Thursday, March 23 around 8:15 p.m. BRFD reported firefighters arrived on the scene and found...

Apartment fire ruled arson

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

Baker, LA

BAKER La. (WAFB) - The Baker Police Department is investigating after shots were reportedly fired near an apartment complex in Baker on Thursday, March 23. According to police, officers are still on the scene after responding to reports of shots being fired on Groom Road. Police said no one was...

Police investigating shots fired in Baker

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

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana State Police is investigating an overnight deadly crash that happened on Thursday, March 23. According to officials, Kelvin Ortega, 26, of Baton Rouge, succumbed to his injuries after being transported to an area hospital. Police said Ortega was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic sedan...

Man dies after crashing into canal, officials say

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana State Police arrested three individuals for drug related crimes on Wednesday, March 22, after conducting a two-month long investigation. Juan Adrian Banks, 42, Lois Johnson, 41, and William Dolly, Jr., 23, is charged with various felony narcotics related charges, officials said. According to...

Cocaine, meth seized during drug bust; 3 arrested

Livingston Parish, LA

French Settlement, LA

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man was arrested by Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office after allegedly shooting at multiple people on Wednesday, March 22. Douglas Maurras, 45, is charged with 2 counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, 3 counts of Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property, Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities, Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Criminal Trespassing, Unlawful Use or Possession of Body Armor”, and 2 counts of Battery/Correctional Employee - minor injuries.

Man arrested after allegedly shooting at multiple people in Livingston Parish; one injured

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Trucks are going to start rolling into the BREC State Fairgrounds for the annual Touch A Truck event. The Junior League of Baton Rouge will be hosting this for their eighth year now. It’s happening Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with special Emerge Quiet Hours from 9 to 11 a.m. for people with sensory sensitivities.

Touch A Truck returning to BREC State Fairgrounds

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge man is facing spending the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of raping two children, according to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Officials said the jury took only 50 minutes to find Tyrone M. Sajna,...

Child rapist faces 2 life sentences after jury convicts in under an hour

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

Port Allen, LA

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - School officials are holding a job fair on Tuesday, March 28, to fill positions within the West Baton Rouge School District. The job fair is expected to take place between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the West Baton Rouge Convention Center in Port Allen.

Job fair planned to fill positions within WBR School District

Jackson, LA

JACKSON, La. (WAFB) - The Dixon Correctional Institute (DCI) is hosting its second annual spring Arts and Crafts Show at the prison from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. DCI is located at 5568 Highway 68, Jackson, La., 70748. Organizers said the show is a family event...

Check out inmate-made art at Dixon Correctional Institute spring Arts and Crafts Show

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Private donors offer $50K reward for info after random Green Hills attack

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A $50,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the two men who attacked and...

Private donors offer $50K reward for info after random Green Hills attack

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