Spencer Chrisman
WAFB Digital Content Producer
Baton Rouge, La
Spencer Chrisman is a native of Walker, Louisiana who is returning to the media world after a 5-year absences.
He started working in media in 2011 with KALB in Alexandria, Louisiana as a multimedia journalist, and helped cover the LSU football team in the 2011 SEC Championship Game.
Spencer has been part of the WAFB team before as an intern with the 9Sports in 2012. He has recently worked as a freelancer helping shoot local high school football for Sportsline Friday Night, and a producer for 9Sports Extra.
Contact Spencer via email at spencer.chrisman@wafb.com.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:46 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Louisiana State Police confirmed all lanes have reopened after approximately 30 dead pigs were scattered across the Mississippi River Bridge late Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:39 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Multiple people have been injured in a reported school bus crash according to emergency officials.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:24 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
It’s Week Four for high school football here in the Capital Region and surrounding areas.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man for alleged domestic abuse child endangerment.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:12 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
A woman has been arrested after a drive by shooting following a dispute with another person, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:14 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
A man who went missing in Livingston Parish has been found.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 8:01 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Some school bus drivers in Ascension Parish may not report to work on Wednesday, Sept. 20 the school board said.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 11:12 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The first two weeks of high school football are in the books. Teams are starting to figure out how good they can be with their eyes on the Caesars Superdome.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
There will be a balloon release on Friday, Sept. 15 in place of the football game for a St. Helena student who was shot and killed on campus.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 8:54 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Five people have been arrested by the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office and $30K worth of narcotics were seized during a drug bust.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 2:53 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for possession of pornography involving juveniles, according to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 2:23 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers released their 56-game schedule for the 2024 season featuring an SEC series against the Florida Gators at home in March.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:18 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
A Baton Rouge man was arrested for attempted first-degree murder following a road rage incident on August 20, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 10:08 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers (1-1) got into the win column by taking down Grambling State (0-2) 72-10 on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
It was a sold out crowd at AW Mumford for this year’s Boom Box Classic and it was the first sellout on the Bluff since 2000.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:08 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Week One of high school football is in the books. Teams in the Capital Region and surrounding areas kick off Week Two with big-time matchups.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
A family dispute between two brothers ends with one person being shot and sent to the hospital according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 3:11 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The Zachary Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 1:04 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman and Raley Pellittieri
The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one person dead at an intersection in Livingston Parish.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 10:17 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
An Ascension Parish Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested after smuggling contraband into the Ascension Parish Jail according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 8:53 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The Baton Rouge Fire Department has announced funeral arrangements for Captain Phillip Paternostro.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 5:12 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn says an argument between two employees of the City of Baker led to a shooting Monday afternoon.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 8:20 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Two men were arrested Wednesday morning after attempting to break into a home in Amite, according to the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 8:18 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see LSU star defensive tackle Maason Smith in action. The star tackle is expected to miss the season opener against Florida State according to multiple sources.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Two men have been arrested in connection with a missing juvenile from July 2023 according to Louisiana State Police.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 7:58 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Human remains were found in St. Helena Parish on Monday, August 21 according to the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU track star Sha’carri Richardson blazed her way in comeback fashion to win her first-ever World Championship in the 100M in Budapest on Monday, August 21.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 3:49 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Entergy announced on Monday, Aug. 21 that they would be suspending all disconnections for the duration of Governor John Bel Edwards’ declared heat emergency through Sept. 9.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 7:54 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The body of a New Iberia man was found along I-10 west on Tuesday, August 15 according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 4:45 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
New Orleans rap legend Lil’ Wayne and five-time Grammy award winner Jon Batiste will join forces for a new single titled ‘Uneasy.’
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 2:41 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
New Orleans rap legend Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. aka Lil’ Wayne was inducted into the Billboard Hip-Hop Hall of Fame.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 8:49 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU stars quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Justin Jefferson ranked in the top 10 in the NFL’s Top 100 list.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 24-year-old man.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 8:39 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU men’s basketball head coach John Brady is joining the Baton Rouge Community College staff as a special assistant to the head coach according to the school.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 3:32 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Bengals starting quarterback Joe Burrow was carted off the field at training camp today.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU head coach Jay Johnson has landed a key piece for his team next season in former Alabama pitcher Luke Holman according to D1 Baseball’s Kendall Rogers.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 4:34 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers have added another player through the NCAA Transfer Portal in Arizona outfielder Mac Bingham.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 3:02 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU All-American Neal Skupski and Dutch teammate Wesley Koolhof have advanced to the Wimbledon doubles finals.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 2:43 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU infielder/outfielder Gavin Dugas has been selected in the sixth round No. 165 overall by the Washington Nationals in the 2023 MLB Draft.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 1:34 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU first baseman Tre’ Morgan has been selected No. 88 overall of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2023 at 10:07 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU right-hander Grant Taylor has been selected No. 51 overall by the Chicago White Sox in the 2023 MLB Draft.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2023 at 9:21 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU right-hander Ty Floyd has been selected No. 38 overall of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU centerfielder and the 2023 Golden Spikes Award winner Dylan Crews has been selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Nationals in the 2023 MLB Draft.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2023 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU right-hander and the 2023 National Pitcher of the Year Paul Skenes has been selected No. 1 overall in the 2023 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 8:06 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU head coach Jay Johnson has added his first player through the NCAA Transfer Portal since winning the Tigers’ seventh National Championship.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU gymnast and social media star Olivia Dunne has announced she has launched The Livvy Fund at LSU which will help female student-athletes connect with top brands to secure NIL Deals.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 2:47 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are asking for the public’s help in gathering information regarding a shooting that occurred on Siegen Lane on July 4.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 6:52 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson has reportedly hired his new pitching coach in Nate Yeskie.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
After a two-month investigation the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men and seized enough fentanyl to kill more than 21,000 people.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU star softball player Bianka Bell has been named the next head softball coach at Bryant University the school announced on Wednesday, June 28.