Baton Rouge, LA

Saint Gabriel, LA

Baker, LA

WAFB

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

Louisiana State

East Feliciana Parish, LA

Kentwood, LA

CLINTON, La. (WAFB) - Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of an elderly man on Thursday morning, March 23. Officials identified the victim as Robert Wall, 76, of Kentwood. According to LSP, the crash happened shortly after 8 a.m. on LA 10...

Elderly man dies in East Feliciana Parish crash, officials say

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

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

Florida State

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) - 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

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) - Baton Rouge leaders announced on Wednesday, March 22, the Matthew Fortenberry Funeral Expense Fund with b1Bank. Fortenberry, 11, was shot and killed by a 17-year-old on Thursday, March 16, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Police said following an altercation with another unidentified person,...

Matthew Fortenberry funeral expense fund announced by BR leaders

Hammond, LA

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

Georgia State

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A police warrant signed on Sunday, March 19, added further clarity to the time spent between Nathan Millard and Derrick Perkins in the hours leading up to his death. Investigators said Perkins allegedly wrapped Millard’s body in plastic and a large rug after the Georgia...

Police release new details about night Nathan Millard’s body was dumped

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) - 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) - 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

Tennessee State

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — A judge says he has no jurisdiction in the debate between nine United Methodist ministers and the Board of Trustees of the Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, South Central Jurisdiction. The judge reached that decision during a hearing Thursday, March 23 in...

Judge leaves it up to Methodist church courts to settle dispute between ministers, La. conference

Crowley, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - With fentanyl being dumped into the country at record numbers, it has all of us searching for solutions. “It’s unbelievable, and what that tells me as a policymaker is that we need to eradicate this, and we need to use a number of different ways to do that,” said Representative John Stefanski (R).

Tougher penalties could be heading for fentanyl dealers

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) - 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.”

Construction ending soon on old Elm Grove Garden Apt. Complex

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) - 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) - 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) - Several Baton Rouge area educators are among the 2024 semifinalists for teacher and principal of the year. The Baton Rouge area educators are among 24 teachers and 24 principals from across Louisiana that have been named semifinalists. “Schools across Louisiana are beginning to make significant...

BR area educators among semifinalists for 2024 principal, teacher of the year

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

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) - People at St. Joseph Cathedral celebrated Saint Joseph’s Day. The church held a special mass this morning. Bishop Michael G. Duca presided over the mass. An altar full of food and spiritual items was placed in front of the church. The altar was erected...

St. Joseph Cathedral celebrates Saint Joseph’s day

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

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Man wanted for St. Gabriel shooting, officials say

ST. GABRIEL, La. (WAFB) - Officers with the St. Gabriel Police Department are searching for a suspect who they say is connected...

Man wanted for St. Gabriel shooting, officials say

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