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Crime

This car is suspected to be the one involved in a shooting of a woman walking in Green Hills

Family speaks out after LSU med student shot in random Green Hills attack

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson and Courtney Allen
Her father described Monday night as “typical” before the shooting.

News

Senate Finance passes both bills during special session but made changes.

Senate Finance passes both bills during special session but made changes

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Chris Rosato
On Thursday, Feb. 2 both bills stood the test before the Senate Finance Committee, leaving them with one more hurdle to get through.

Forecast

HRRR - Futurecast

Manageable rain amounts today; waiting on wonderful weekend weather

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jeff Morrow
Rains today will stay light to moderate in intensity and scattered in coverage. Everyone will make it through Thursday with no severe weather or flooding impacts.

News

Coconuts for the New Orleans Zulu Parade

Mckinley High School students decorate coconuts for the New Orleans Zulu Parade

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Miranda Thomas
Mckinley High School students are showing off their art skills this Mardi Gras season with decorated throws.

News

PCPSO adds more ‘eyes’ on roads with new tools and technology

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Alece Courville
If someone is driving through Pointe Coupee Parish in a stolen car or they just committed a crime, with a new tool and technology, chances are they won’t get very far.

News

Dentist office abruptly closes; customers now want their money back

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Lester Duhé
A Baton Rouge dentist has seemingly disappeared, leaving patients wondering where he is and wanting their money back.

Traffic

Driver trying to pass vehicle dies after colliding head-on with another car, LSP says

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating a head-on collision on Thursday, Feb. 2, that claimed the life of one of the drivers.

News

Mayor Cantrell may have broken state law mailing out flyers

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By FOX 8 Staff
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell may have broken state law by using taxpayer money to mail out over 100,000 flyers touting her accomplishments.

Crime

CRIME STOPPERS: Domestic violence suspect wanted by police

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Kamren Phillips
Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are searching for a man wanted for multiple abuse-related charges.

Crime

Oscar Lozada trial to begin Monday

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
The murder trial of Oscar Lozada, accused of killing his school-teacher wife in 2011, is set to get underway in East Baton Rouge Parish on Monday, Feb. 6.
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9News Alert

Banana Boat expands recall of sunscreen sprays for cancer risk

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Jordan Gartner
The maker of Banana Boat sunscreen is expanding its nationwide recall.

News

Baker City Court rolls out amnesty program to help those with bench warrants

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
Amnesty will allow the defendants an opportunity to clear any outstanding bench warrant, according to the court.

News

Second winning Powerball ticket worth $100K sold in Baton Rouge

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
Another winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 has been sold in Baton Rouge, according to Louisiana Lottery officials.

News

‘Operation Valentine’ bringing cards to BR veterans, soldiers overseas

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Cali Hubbard
Valentine cards may be dropped off from now through Feb. 5 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Winnfield Funeral Home.

National

Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction: 6 more weeks of winter

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter after emerging from his burrow Thursday.

Crime

Private donors offer $50K reward for info after random Green Hills attack

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
The donors wished to remain anonymous.

News

New housing assistance program helping buy dream homes for first responders, teachers

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Cali Hubbard
This is a first-of-its-kind program in Louisiana.

News

Car submerged in water in Central, police say

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Bria Gremillion
The car will be retrieved on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 2 due to safety for drivers.

Crime

Pair accused of attempted armed robbery at BR gas station

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
They both demanded the cashier to open the register and pushed her to the ground, deputies added.

News

BRG employees surprised with unclaimed property checks

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
One in six Louisianans have money in Louisiana’s Unclaimed Property Program, with the average claim being around $900.

News

YOUR HEALTH: Migraine warning signs

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Milvionne Chery and Roque Correa
The throbbing and pounding effects of a migraine can be debilitating.

News

New updates on Lee Drive leave residents concerned

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Breanne Bizette
City leaders say the 35 million dollar project on Lee Drive could take away some residential property.

News

Learn more about upcoming MOVEBR traffic, infrastructure projects

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Bria Gremillion
MOVEBR announced the 1st Thursday Outlook Call for the month of February will take place on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Traffic

DOTD open house to discuss traffic signal removal on Airline Highway

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Bria Gremillion
The meeting will take place on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m.

News

Council accepts resignation of officer involved in police chase crash that killed 2 teens

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Lester Duhé
The Addis Town Council passed a motion to accept the resignation of officer David Cauthron, who was involved in a deadly crash during a police chase.

Black History

PROFILE: Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, La. Poet Laureate

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:03 PM CST
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By Tisha Powell
On the first day of Black History Month, a group of students in Baton Rouge was given a unique opportunity to celebrate Black history through the art of poetry.

I-TEAM

I-TEAM: Lawmaker takes aim at high-speed chases amid deadly wreck

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:48 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
Representative Edmond Jordan-- (D) Baton Rouge, is taking aim at high-speed police chases following two dangerous chases through the Baton Rouge area within the last month.

News

EBRSO arrest man for $40K worth of fentanyl, other charges

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:26 PM CST
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By WAFB STAFF
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for the distribution of fentanyl, other charges.

News

House passes both bills during special session, sends to Senate Finance

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:21 PM CST
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By Chris Rosato
We’re three days in and both bills are now halfway through the legislative process.

News

EBR officials prep for more rainy weather just days after high water in some areas

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:16 PM CST
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By Alece Courville
Another rainy forecast comes just days removed from Sunday when parts of EBR and surrounding areas saw inundated roads and water inside homes.

Crime

DEPUTIES: Chase ends in Port Allen when driver jumps from moving car, runs over own leg

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:13 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
A police chase that began in Iberville Parish ended in a crash in Port Allen on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and officials have now identified the driver.

Crime

Liquor thieves wanted by Baker police

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:29 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
The Baker Police Department is asking for help identifying multiple people who stole liquor from Walgreens on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Black History

Black history class revised by College Board amid criticism

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:58 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
A revised curriculum for a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies downplays some components that drew criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who had threatened to ban the class in his state.

News

SMART LIVING: The upside of stress

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:22 PM CST
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By Marsha Lewis and Roque Correa
There is such a thing as healthy stress.

News

Sandbags available ahead of another possible round of heavy rains

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:40 PM CST
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By WAFB staff
With more downpours possible on Thursday, Feb. 2, just days after some areas received several inches of rain, officials are making sandbags available in some areas.

News

Officials: SU student killed in crash on interstate; Balloon release held on campus

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:26 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Police said the crash happened around 5:30 p.m.

State

Jeffery Istre joins race for governor

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:24 PM CST
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By KPLC Digital Team
Jeffery Istre, an oilfield worker, Army veteran and nonprofit founder from Kaplan, announced his bid for Louisiana governor Wednesday.

News

13-year-old reported missing in BR

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:19 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
According to BRPD, A’nvirah Roberts, 13, was last seen in the 1200 block of North Ardenwood Drive near Renoir Avenue.

News

LPSO deputies searching for missing teen

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 12:34 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing teen.

Crime

Victim dies days after getting shot, officials say

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:02 AM CST
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By WAFB staff
The victim of a shooting in a Baton Rouge neighborhood on Thursday, Jan. 26, died four days later, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.

News

Beyoncé brings ‘Renaissance’ World Tour to New Orleans

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:44 AM CST
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By Bria Gremillion
New Orleans is listed as the last stop on the U.S. leg of the tour.

News

CONSUMER REPORTS: Bathroom scales and when to weigh yourself

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:23 AM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Keeping yourself accountable can be easier with the help of an accurate bathroom scale.

Health

YOUR HEALTH: Cancer-killing virus on the march!

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:49 AM CST
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By Marsha Lewis and Roque Correa
Colon, lung, breast, ovarian, pancreatic -- almost a million people will be diagnosed with one of these cancers in the coming year.

National

CDC warns about eye drops linked to 50 infections, 1 death

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:59 AM CST
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By CNN Newsource Staff
The CDC says most of the people infected reported using artificial tears, with the most common brand being EzriCare.

News

Self-defense training available for Southern, BRCC, LSU undergrads

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
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By Cali Hubbard and Perry Robinson
Crime can happen anywhere and at any time, and it’s important to know how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

National

GRAPHIC: Tyre Nichols’ family grieves ‘on sacred ground’ in Memphis

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:47 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press
Among those expected in attendance at Nichol's funeral on Wednesday is Vice President Kamala Harris.

News

Reward offered after man found shot to death in one parish, car found burned in another

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:46 PM CST
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By WAFB STAFF
The remains of Robert Lee Hampton, 26, of Bay City Texas, were located near a sugarcane field somewhere in Ascension Parish, said Bobby Webre, Ascension Parish Sheriff.

News

EBR Parish coroner’s office already investigating over 20 overdose deaths for 2023

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
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By Alece Courville
The opioid addiction and overdose crisis touches every state in the nation, but Louisiana is affected the hardest.

Crime

LSP: 16 suspects facing charges related to medical insurance fraud, theft

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Troopers with Louisiana State Police said an investigation led to the arrests or identifications of 16 people on charges related to medical insurance fraud and theft.

News

Insurance incentive fund bill advances during special session

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
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By Chris Rosato
A bill that would put millions of dollars into an incentive fund for insurance companies advanced during the second day of a special session in Louisiana.
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