Allison Childers
WAFB Assistant News Director
Baton Rouge, La.
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Allison Childers was promoted to assistant news director in 2019. She has worked in various positions for WAFB's parent company since 2005.
While at WAFB she has earned three Regional Emmy awards and a National Edward R. Murrow award.
On weekends you’ll likely find Allison and her husband trying out area restaurants or spending time with her pomeranian Coco.
Contact Allison via email at allison.childers@wafb.com.
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Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 10:03 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
WAFB won in two categories at the 2022 Suncoast Regional EMMY Awards during a ceremony in Orlando, Florida Saturday, Dec. 10.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Allison Childers
The new Netflix series “I Just Killed My Dad” has people around the world talking about a Baton Rouge murder case and the teenager featured throughout the three episodes.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2021 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Allison Childers and Kevin Foster
A threat of gun violence in Louisiana’s capitol building is under investigation.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 5:43 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
If you are in good health, you can donate blood. So what are you waiting for?
Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 7:29 AM CST
|By Allison Childers
Our Lady of the Lake (OLOL) Blood Donor Services relies heavily on volunteer donors for their blood supply.
Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 2:57 PM CDT
|By Kevin Foster and Allison Childers
Attorneys representing the family of Alton Sterling say they have received and reviewed copies of former Baton Rouge police officer, Blane Salamoni’s, pre-employment psychological evaluation. One attorney summarized the evaluation as “absolutely devastating.”
Updated: Apr. 30, 2020 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By Kevin Foster and Allison Childers
Trial hearings will begin March 1, 2021 for a lawsuit brought by the family of Alton Sterling unless a settlement can be reached.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2019 at 4:47 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
If you’re wanting to show thanks to your family this year, be sure to include healthier side dishes during your Thanksgiving dinner. Ochsner’s Eat Fit BR makes finding healthy recipes easy using their free mobile app.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2019 at 2:41 PM CDT
|By Kevin Foster and Allison Childers
More than 460 cases of Hepatitis A were confirmed as part of an ongoing outbreak in Louisiana, data provided by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) showed Friday, Aug. 16.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2019 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Kevin Foster, Allison Childers and Spencer Soicher
Hospitals in El Paso, Texas are preparing to receive multiple patients injured in a mass shooting at a popular shopping mall. The El Paso police department is asking members of the public in surrounding areas and states schedule a blood donation.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2019 at 9:20 PM CDT
|By Kevin Foster and Allison Childers
Both Shrimp Basket restaurant locations in Baton Rouge closed suddenly Friday night. In a statement provided to WAFB, the company’s corporate team described the decision as “difficult.”
Updated: May. 14, 2019 at 11:38 PM CDT
|By Allison Childers
The Gulf Coast Brotherhood Ride is preparing for their annual bike ride to honor men and women lost their lives in the line of duty.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2019 at 5:53 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
The 19th annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women is happening Saturday, February 23 at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2019 at 4:44 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
A local tumble and cheer company is cheering on kids fighting cancer.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2019 at 4:19 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Registration is underway for Woman’s Hospital’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a one year course to help women who have been diagnosed with prediabetes or are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes
Updated: Feb. 22, 2019 at 3:21 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Registration is open for Baton Rouge General’s (BRG) next Lunch and Learn event focusing on cardiovascular disease in women.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2019 at 3:02 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
A world-renowned expert the study of how people of a particular culture and region make use of native plants will be the featured speaker at the Botanical Dietary Supplements Research Center’s community symposium.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2019 at 10:26 PM CST
|By Allison Childers, Rachael Thomas and Graham Ulkins
According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Reginald J. Haile, 53, of Baton Rouge, has been arrested in connection with a tanker truck that was stolen from the Alsen Fire Department.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2019 at 7:52 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
The creative team behind Sweet Baton Rouge and their workout franchise, Don’t Stop Just Geaux, are joining forces with Body Sculpt Barre Studio for a free pop-up event at Perkins Rowe.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2019 at 7:23 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Registration is still open for the 4th annual Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Amazing Half Marathon. Proceeds go toward the OLOL Children’s Hospital.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2019 at 3:59 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
If you’re looking to make a splash in your fitness routine, the YMCA has room in the pool for new members who join their Masters Swimming Program.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2019 at 5:36 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel is inviting all members of the community and Belle of Baton Rouge employees to join them for their Spring Into Good Health Community Health Fair.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2019 at 5:30 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center unveiled two new pieces of art as part of its Healing Arts program.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2019 at 5:23 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Woman’s Hospital has been named a Gold Level provider of Safe Sitter® classes for teaching more than 125 students in 2018.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2019 at 11:23 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Woman’s Hospital unveiled a new art installation thanks to a generous donation from one of their cancer survivors.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2019 at 11:18 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Baton Rouge General (BRG) & Vascular Specialty Center are hosting a screening event designed to identify the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of carotid artery disease, which increases the risk of stroke.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2019 at 11:15 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Our Lady of the Lake is in urgent need for blood donors, specifically type O blood donors.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2019 at 5:04 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Patient Plus Urgent Care opens its newest clinic on Monday, February 25.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2019 at 5:38 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
A group of cancer patients from the Baton Rouge area recently got the chance to spend a night just being a teenager at a concert, thanks to help from Cancer Services.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2019 at 5:55 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Cardiologists at Our Lady of the Lake (OLOL) are now implanting the world’s smallest pacemaker in some patients with atrial fibrillation.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2019 at 7:28 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Woman’s Center for Wellness is now the only fitness center in the state of Louisiana to be certified through the Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Updated: Feb. 8, 2019 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Journaling can help you commit to a healthier lifestyle and help you reach your fitness goals.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2019 at 5:54 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
2019 Susan G. Komen Baton Rouge Race for the Cure is just days away.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2019 at 11:25 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
The Hematology/Oncology Clinic has joined the American Oncology Network (AON).
Updated: Feb. 5, 2019 at 2:55 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
February is American Heart Month, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is promoting awareness of heart disease and how Louisianians can delay or prevent it.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2019 at 12:30 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
The Rum House is joining Susan G. Komen Louisiana in its race to raise $300,000 for breast cancer awareness and research.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2019 at 12:55 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Today, February 4, is World Cancer Day, an international day to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2019 at 11:47 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Babies born at Baton Rouge General’s Birth Center are donning red in support of National Wear Red Day.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2019 at 7:40 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
The Blood Center is holding a blood drive for 5-month-old Nathaniel Sparks of Walker born with a severe congenital heart disease.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2019 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Blue Cross employees kicked off American Heart Month by participating in National Wear Red Day.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2019 at 6:04 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
A new dissolvable, drug-coated stent is helping patients with chronic sinusitis breathe easier.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2019 at 11:05 AM CST
|By Allison Childers
Vitalant is currently experiencing a nationwide blood shortage, and they believe winter weather could be to blame.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2019 at 4:44 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
If you haven’t donated blood in the last eight weeks, Our Lady of the Lake needs your help.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2019 at 3:17 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
The Louisiana Marathon has a lot of lagniappe in store for the thousands of runners participating in the multi-race event and plenty of fun for family and friends cheering them on.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2019 at 7:03 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Cardiologists at Our Lady of the Lake (OLOL) are using high-tech tools to help diagnose heart problems in patients who may not know they have a serious issue.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2019 at 4:18 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Participants in the Louisiana Half Marathon, happening this weekend, can run alongside Olympian and champion marathon runner, Des Linden.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2019 at 5:13 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Baton Rouge has a pretty big fitness community, but there’s one program that’s on a special mission to condition your body and heart. Refit 225 Tribe aims to give you a workout and what they call “heart work.”
Updated: Jan. 10, 2019 at 7:46 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
There is a new option for Baton Rouge residents who are dependent on blood thinners due to atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Updated: Jan. 9, 2019 at 7:41 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Anna’s Grace Foundation will open the fourth year of its signature Quarter Marathon season with a kickoff celebration.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2019 at 6:32 PM CST
|By Allison Childers
Walmart is kicking off 2019 by offering free wellness services and resources in Baton Rouge.
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