Matt Williams
WAFB Anchor
Baton Rouge, La.
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Matt Williams is an anchor for 9News This Morning and Early Edition. He was born in Tulsa, OK, grew up all over the country, and moved to Baton Rouge in July 2003.
"From photographer and reporter to anchor and monkey in a suit, I've worn a few hates here," he said. "I like to think I've grown a little bit each year. I keep learning every day. Currently I'm one of the co-anchors on 9News This Morning. So I'll see you dark & early!"
Every spare moment he has, Matt tries to spend with his family.
"They are my world."
Contact Matt via email at mattwilliams@wafb.com.
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White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx weighed in after critics suggested the federal government was cutting corners in a rush to get a handle on the disease which has claimed thousands of lives globally.
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“I look at the way you rally,” said Dr Deborah Birx. “I see your progress. Now is not the time to let up.”
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At Cou-Yon’s in Port Allen, they do a little bit of everything, and the lines get long quickly.
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It’s all over our part of the south, but how does sugarcane get from the field to your sugar bowl?
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Pointe Coupee is going into its third century of settlement. So how did it all get started, and how can you walk through some of that history?
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Janessa Hartley was murdered the day before her birthday. She was 57-years-old. Her killer has still not been arrested.
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The newest old home on the block is a plantation home you may not know about: Palo Alto.
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The floating islands project consists of conservationists, corporations, and school children work together to rebuild Louisiana's eroding marsh.
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Rebuilding the school district in Livingston Parish was a top priority after the flood of 2016. It’s been a lot of hard work to this point, with still some more to come.
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History is around every corner. That can be said about many places in Louisiana, but sometimes, it’s really about the person. One Livingston Parish boat builder has made a living making history.
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"It was the worst call I've ever received in my life," said mother of Fatrell Queen, who was found shot to death inside his home in November. The killer remains on the loose.
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"Athlon Sports & Life" magazine is great at making lists and who doesn't love a good list? The latest one ranks all 130 college football head coaches. The factors used in the ranking - everything.
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The bullets were meant for someone else. That's what investigators are saying after a drive-by shooting takes a life.
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The life journey of Angela Gabriel has taken a very hard turn. But she will not let her life be dictated to her. Not anymore.
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The aftermath of a quadruple shooting is hard to mistake for much else. There were plenty of lights and crime tape all around. That was the case back on April 27, 2016 in the 4300 block of Kerrit Dr. in Baton Rouge.
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Demond Johnson was shot to death on October 19, 2016. The case remains unsolved.
Police say she was shot nine times will lying in the bathtub. She survived and now she's telling her story.
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For a dozen years, WAFB has worked with the program that allows the community to really get involved with law enforcement.
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Somebody knew not everything was out of the flooded old Livingston Parish Courthouse, including some old evidence that has now found its way back to the streets.
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It's pain that can not be described, only experienced: the loss of a child, and not just loss, but taken from you because of senseless violence.
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There were four murders in April of 2016 in the Capital City. One of them happened in the 2000 block of Laurel Street just north of Florida Blvd.
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Was it a robbery? Did somebody stake out his routine? Is there more than one person involved? So many questions. But until we start talking, it doesn't matter how many bullet casings they find, they may not find the killer.
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Just 18-years-old with the rest of his life ahead of him. It wasn't supposed to end before he turned 19 on the streets of his own neighborhood. A neighborhood, and an environment, his mother is looking to get out of.
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Willie James, 65, of Baton Rouge, a man who served his country, was attacked and beaten on the streets of his hometown while simply walking to a doctor's appointment.
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23-year-old Tyrell George was found dead on January 12, 2016. His murder remains unsolved.
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Around south Louisiana, the lawn care business is big business, and having the right gear is important. It looks like somebody may have bypassed paying for that gear and just taken what they wanted.