Baton Rouge, LA

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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) - 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

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An 11-year-old was shot and killed by a 17-year-old on Thursday, March 16, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Police identified the young victim as Matthew Fortenberry, 11. Authorities said Fortenberry was sitting inside a car when he was shot. The shooting happened in...

BRPD: 11-year-old killed in shooting, teenage suspect in custody

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man accused of stealing multiple tablets from a Walmart on Wednesday, March 15. According to EBRSO, around 8 a.m. a man went to the Walmart on Burbank and entered the secure warehouse area of the store which only employees have access to.

WANTED: Officials searching for tablet thief

Baker, LA

BAKER, La. (WAFB) - The Baker Police Department is asking for the help of the public in searching for a missing woman. According to police, Anna Ellis, 57, was last seen outside between 10:30 and 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 5. Ellis’s family members told officials that she suffers from...

Baker PD asking for public’s help locating 57-year-old woman

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) - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Office and community members will sit down to discuss housing for the most vulnerable. This comes as the city received a proposed $5 million plan to provide housing for the homeless, those with a very low-income, domestic violence survivors, and veterans.

Public meeting to discuss housing draft plan for homeless, domestic violence survivors, veterans

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) - The Baton Rouge Fire Department showed off five new trucks during a ceremony on Thursday, March 16. BRFD said the trucks will go to the following fire stations:. Fire Station 1 at 3024 Florida Boulevard. Fire Station 2 at 3333 Choctaw Drive. Fire Station 3...

BRFD unveils 5 new fire trucks

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge City-Parish’s new ordinance meant to crack down on ‘Slumlords’ might have other consequences. Like your neighbor possibly turning you in, over the condition of your home. Now that it’s in effect, the calls to that ‘311′ number have...

Ordinance meant to crack down on ‘Slumlords’ in BR could include other consequences for your home

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) - Today marks six months since LSU student Allison Rice was shot and killed in Baton Rouge. According to police, 21-year-old Rice was found shot to death inside her car, near the train tracks on Government Street close to Eddie Robinson Drive, just after 2 a.m. on Friday, September 16.

‘If tears could build a stairway:’ Father shares heartbreaking message on 6 month anniversary of Allie Rice’s death

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - State Representative Larry Selders (D) says the Department of Corrections has a small list of mental health disorders they treat inside our prisons. That is why he is partnered with the DOC and the activist group VOTE to expand that list. “If we can catch...

Lawmakers want to provide free mental health treatment for inmates

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The next deadline for the March 25 Municipal Primary Election is approaching soon for voters. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Tuesday, March 21 at 4:30 p.m. You have until Friday, March 24 to return the completed ballot. Voters can also ask for...

Absentee ballots due soon in March 25 election

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - To honor Women’s History Month, Project Big Dot connected Scotlandville Magnet High School students with local female professionals for a Girl’s Day Out. Project big dot is an organization that hopes to provide support and mentorship opportunities to female students throughout the East...

Project Big Dot presents ‘Girl’s Day Out:’ High school senior edition

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Gonzales, LA

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana’s largest outdoor fishing and hunting show is returning for the 43rd year. It’s at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales from March 17-19. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for kids. Children under five can get in for free. Here’s a...

Louisiana Sportsman Show reeling in outdoor enthusiasts March 17-19

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Parents can learn how to “parent wisely” on Thursday, March 16. Mirror of Grace Outreach is holding a class that will teach effective communication, extended family values, child growth and development, and healthy self-esteem. The class will be at the Eden Park Library...

Learn how to parent wisely

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 38th Annual Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolled through the streets of Baton Rouge on Saturday, March. 18. The floats started rolling at 10 a.m. and took about two hours to travel the entire parade route. The route began on Hundred Oaks Avenue and ended at the intersection of Perkins Road and Stanford Avenue.

Wearin’ of the Green Parade rolls through BR Saturday

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Residents in East Baton Rouge Parish will have the chance to vote on the future of the largest public school district in the Baton Rouge area. Four tax renewals designed for EBR Schools will appear on the ballot when voters head to the polls on Saturday, March 25.

4 tax renewals for EBR Schools to appear on March 25 election ballot

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Much colder weather is expected over the next few days as we enter into Spring. Today we have multiple St. Patty’s Day parades, which will be cool with highs in the mid-50s under mostly cloudy skies. There will be a less than 20% chance of a few light showers or sprinkles throughout the day.

A freeze to start spring

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It’s popular on Instagram and was one of Oprah’s favorite things, but now the Bindle Bottle is being recalled after Consumer Reports found potentially dangerous levels of lead. Here’s more on the danger lurking inside the water bottle—and some good alternatives to keep you safely hydrated.

CONSUMER REPORTS: Stop using this water bottle

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CRIME STOPPERS: Domestic violence suspect wanted by police

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are searching for a man wanted for multiple abuse-related charges....

CRIME STOPPERS: Domestic violence suspect wanted by police

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