First responders picked up two people with gunshot wounds in the 780 block of East Buchanan Street near Highland Road. A third person died at the scene, officials said.
Louisiana State Police (LSP) responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 55 south of LA 10 in Tangipahoa Parish on Saturday, July 4, shortly after 1 a.m. that claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman.
A Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge commission tasked with studying the effects of racism on society released a prayer for racial harmony and a statement addressing unresolved racial tension across the U.S.
A mom explains how her daughter has been the healthiest of her three children, so she knew something was wrong when her daughter ran a fever over 100 degrees for eight straight days. Now she's seeking answers.
Nineteenth Judicial District Court Judge Richard “Chip” Moore, 55, is hospitalized with COVID-19, his re-election campaign announced via its Facebook account Friday, July 3.
One person claiming he suffered a gunshot wound to his upper thigh during a 2019 shooting at a Baton Rouge nightclub is taking the club’s operators to court.
Mystic Shield brand hand sanitizer sold in California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Texas between May 21 and June 30 is being recalled because it contains methanol, despite that being left off the label.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned the public against responding to messages appearing to be from FTC representatives that offer money from a fake COVID-19 “Global Empowerment Fund.”
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson appeared alongside Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards in a public service announcement reminding residents to wear a mask while out in public to slow the spread of COVID-19, the illness blamed for a global pandemic that has killed thousands.
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome recently issued a face mask mandate that goes into effect Friday, July 3. However, this mandate does not apply to Baker, Central, or Zachary.
As young Louisianans continue to drive the spike of COVID-19 cases, state health leaders are faced with a dilemma: prioritize testing for apparently-healthy people who might be silent carriers, or for sick people who need to seek treatment.
There have been a lot of numbers thrown at folks since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but doctors say they’re paying attention to one set of numbers now more than ever as many places across the country move ahead with reopening.
More than 100 children across Baton Rouge have received a brand new bike courtesy of Front Yard Bikes, a non-profit that focuses on teaching kids how to work on and build their own bikes.
Officials with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System are asking parents to fill out an online survey to help them determine the best plan to reopen in August for the 2020-2021 school year.
Today (Thursday, July 2) Ascension Public Schools provided information to parents about school operations for the new school year through a dedicated section of its website.
It’s important to keep laws and safety in mind as you celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks. Different parishes and cities have different regulations, so double check your area's laws to be sure it's legal to use fireworks.
During the pandemic, many local businesses across Louisiana are struggling to keep their doors open, but now there may be something to help businesses.
The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a man accused of breaking into an ex-girlfriend’s home and punching her in front of her two children.
Officials in Ascension Parish are strongly encouraging the people of the parish to wear face masks when out in public, but are not issuing a mandate at this time.
Business leaders in East Baton Rouge Parish got to ask questions about the new mask mandate imposed by Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome during a webinar hosted by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC).
Former Saints wide receiver Lance Moore joined WAFB-TV’s Jacques Doucet for an hour-long Zoom interview to discuss a number of topics, including recent comments by Drew Brees about players kneeling during the national anthem.
Woman’s Hospital has released updated safety guidelines for pregnant women after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that pregnant women may be at a greater risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms than women who are not pregnant.
The sheriff specifically referenced "Black Lives Matter or any other group that’s making themselves a spectacle, disrupting what we know to be our quality of life in this country" in a video regarding protests.
Warnings about scammers hoping to cash in on members of the public seeking face coverings online are being recirculated as officials mandate face mask usage in various American cities.
The Southern University System says it’s working with Ochsner using the hospital system’s Safe to Return Employer Solutions guidelines to ensure a healthy and safe phased returns for its students and employees.
With schools, businesses, and restaurants shutting down or modifying their hours as COVID-19 spreads, here’s a list of places where families can get meals for their children.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) announced Thursday, July 2 that Congress has allocated $11,060,438 in funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to help the Louisiana Department of Health prepare for future public health emergencies.
Small businesses in Louisiana can apply for grants to help cover COVID-19 related costs starting July 28, State Treasurer John Scroder announced Wednesday, July 1 during a press conference.
Now that records the 9News Investigators uncovered reveal EBR school board member, Connie Bernard, was in fact bargain shopping during a board meeting over the renaming of Lee High School, the school board member’s colleague says he’s disgusted, but not surprised.
Lynnette Victor, 51, was sentenced to seven years in the Department of Corrections, three years of probation, a $5,000 fine, and restitution for veterinary expenses, according to a report.
On Wednesday, July 1, Baton Rouge Police Detectives arrested Armon Wilson, 22, in connection with the death of Jerome Kinchen, 34, which occurred on June 27 in the 4800 block of Gus Young Avenue.
As East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome plans to sign an executive order mandating that residents wear face masks, people have been sharing their opinions with WAFB on the matter.
The Garland, Texas-based food company Garland Ventures Ltd. says it is voluntarily recalling more than 1,000 cases of Five Cheese Stuffed Shells because they have potential to be contaminated with listeria.
The Atlantic hurricane season is already breaking records with several storms named so early this year. With parts of the U.S. battling the wrath of the coronavirus pandemic, experts urge you not to delay in preparing.
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member, Connie Bernard, was indeed online shopping for nearly an hour during a recent school board meeting that discussed the renaming of Lee High School, a review by the 9News Investigators reveals.
Southern University’s Agricultural Research and Extension Center on Wednesday, July 1 unveiled a line of THC-derived medical marijuana products that will be available across Louisiana.
The Louisiana Army National Guard’s State Aviation Command flew over Slidell, Hammond, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Shreveport and Monroe area hospitals to honor first responders and healthcare professionals
