Friday, May 4 2012 9:33 AM EDT2012-05-04 13:33:55 GMT
Drivers experienced long backups on I-10 West after a series of crashes Friday morning. All lanes were reopened around 8:25 a.m. However, delays to LA 73 (Prairieville) remain.Copyright 2012 WAFB. AllMore >>
Drivers experienced long backups on I-10 West after a series of crashes Friday morning. All lanes were reopened around 8:25 a.m. More >>
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children.More >>
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including nine children.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:45:38 GMT
A widespread power outage has affected a large portion of Ascension Parish. Small portions of neighboring parishes are also affected. As of 5:40 p.m., the Entergy website reported 20,981 homes andMore >>
A widespread power outage affected a large portion of Ascension Parish and part of EBR Parish Monday. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:17:06 GMT
Neighborhoods are flattened and buildings are on fire after a mile-wide tornado moved through the Oklahoma City area. Television footage on Monday afternoon showed homes and buildings that had beenMore >>
Neighborhoods are flattened and buildings are on fire after a mile-wide tornado moved through the Oklahoma City area.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:47:51 GMT
Five days after a family was attacked for being in the "wrong neighborhood," Baton Rouge Interim Police Chief Carl Dabadie issued statement saying officers made a mistake and an error of judgement.More >>
Five days after a family was attacked for being in the "wrong neighborhood," Baton Rouge Interim Police Chief Carl Dabadie issued statement saying officers made a mistake and an error of judgement.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:22:26 GMT
This Saturday's Powerball drawing is now worth at least $600 million. No one matched Wednesday night's numbers, making Saturday's jackpot the third largest in U.S. history. The largest jackpot was $656More >>
The Powerball jackpot is now one of the largest in U.S. history.More >>
The man who pleaded guilty to driving drunk and killing seven people in a crash had his sentence cut in half Tuesday morning.The judge reduced the sentence for Brett Gerald from 70 years in prison to 35.More >>
The man who pleaded guilty to driving drunk and killing seven people in a crash had his sentence cut in half Tuesday morning.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-13 01:26:46 GMT
At least 12 people were shot at a Mother's Day second-line parade in the 7th Ward in New Orleans, according to NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas. Authorities say the youngest victim is a 10-year-old. PoliceMore >>
9New Orleans Police say 19 people have been wounded in a shooting during a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans on Sunday.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-10 20:20:38 GMT
A Texas paramedic who helped evacuate people on the night of the deadly fertilizer plant explosion in West has been arrested and charged with possessing a destructive device. It's not clear whether theMore >>
A Texas paramedic who helped evacuate people on the night of the deadly fertilizer plant explosion in West has been charged with possessing bomb-making materials, including a pipe and chemicals.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:03:26 GMT
Due to current and pending weather conditions it has been decided to cancel the May 10, 2013 Live After Five outdoor concert.The band that was scheduled to play was Hai Karate-Soul, a funk horn band. ThereMore >>
Due to current and pending weather conditions it has been decided to cancel the May 10, 2013 Live After Five outdoor concert.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:48:15 GMT
From the Department of Public Safety: AUSTIN, TX (KLTV) – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw today directed the Texas Rangers to join McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamaraMore >>
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw today directed the Texas Rangers to join McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara in launching a criminal investigation into the fertilizer plant explosion that occurred in West, Texas, on April 17.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:08:02 GMT
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board says River Oaks Elementary School on Fontainbleau Drive is closing for the day due to a power outage. Officials said parents can pick up their children at RiverMore >>
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board says River Oaks Elementary School on Fontainbleau Drive is closing for the day due to a power outage.More >>
Lawyers for the man accused of killing 12 people and injuring 70 in a Colorado movie theater say he wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.More >>
The man accused in the deadly Colorado theater shootings wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity, his lawyers said Tuesday, despite their fears that the plea could severely hamper his ability to mount a...More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:26:57 GMT
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled the funding method for a private school tuition voucher program pushed through the Legislature last year by Gov. Bobby Jindal is unconstitutional. Tuesday's 6-1 decisionMore >>
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled the funding method for a private school tuition voucher program pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Bobby Jindal is unconstitutional.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:25:45 GMT
(RNN) - Boston police reported Wednesday they have three additional suspects in the marathon bombing in custody, according to the department's official Twitter feed.Copyright 2013 Raycom News Network.More >>
Three additional suspects appeared in federal court Wednesday related to the Boston Marathon bombing case.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 2:24 PM EDT2013-05-01 18:24:40 GMT
Construction workers were reportedly smiling and waving after an incident at a Baton Rouge hospital Wednesday morning.More >>
Construction workers were reportedly smiling and waving following their rescue after scaffolding broke and left them dangling on the side of a Baton Rouge hospital.More >>
Construction workers were reportedly smiling and waving after an incident at a Baton Rouge hospital Wednesday morning. It happened at the Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center's expansion. A hospital spokespersonMore >>
Construction workers were reportedly smiling and waving after an incident at a Baton Rouge hospital Wednesday morning. It happened at the Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center's expansion. A hospital spokespersonMore >>
Friday, April 26 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-04-27 03:55:03 GMT
Sam Montgomery has been draftedHometown: Greenwood, S.C.College: LSUPosition:Defensive LinemanHeight: 6'5Weight: 260LSU Career Highlights: 104 total tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, 19.0 sacks2012 Ted HendricksMore >>
Sam Montgomery has been drafted by Houston Texans as the 33rd pick of the third round.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 11:52 PM EDT2013-04-27 03:52:48 GMT
The New Orleans Saints traded up to selected Georgia defensive tackle John Jenkins from with 20th pick in the third round. The Saints also picked Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Terron Armstead in the third roundMore >>
The New Orleans Saints traded up to selected Georgia defensive tackle John Jenkins with the 20th pick in the third round.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 11:23 PM EDT2013-04-27 03:23:23 GMT
The New Orleans Saints selected offensive tackle Terron Armstead from Arkansas-Pine Bluff with 13th pick in the third round. The Saints' picked Armstead 75th overall in the NFL draft. New Orleans didMore >>
The New Orleans Saints selected Arkansas-Pine Bluff's offensive tackle Terron Armstead with 13th pick in the third round.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-04-27 03:17:40 GMT
Kevin Minter has been draftedHometown: Suwanee, GACollege: LSUPosition: LinebackerHeight: 6'2Weight: 245LSU Career Highlights: 15 sacks, 29 tackles for loss, 119 tackles2012 Butkus Award Finalist2012 FirstMore >>
Kevin Minter has been drafted by the Arizona Cardinals as the 13th pick of the second round.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 9:35 PM EDT2013-04-27 01:35:49 GMT
A verdict has been reached and Michael Louding, a.k.a. "Marlo Mike" was found guilty in the first degree. Judge Trudy White instructed jurors on how to deliberate before they got the case. The jury gotMore >>
A verdict has been reached and Michael Louding, a.k.a. "Marlo Mike" was found guilty of first degree murder.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-04-26 21:29:00 GMT
The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's office has named a suspect in connection to the murder of 91-year-old Buelah Morris. Twenty-four year old Brando Battley, Morris' grandson, has been named as a suspect. MorrisMore >>
The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in the murder of an elderly woman. They have arrested the 91-year-old woman's grandson for her murder. More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-04-26 02:36:36 GMT
Barkevious "Keke" Mingo has been draftedHometown: West Monroe, LACollege: LSUPosition: Defensive EndHeight: 6'5Weight: 240LSU Career Highlights: 15 sacks, 29 tackles for loss, 119 tackles2012 AP All-SECMore >>
Barkevious "Keke" Mingo has been drafted by the Cleveland Browns as the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Thursday, April 25 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-04-25 18:41:26 GMT
(RNN) – The Boston Marathon bombing suspects' father has planned to travel to the U.S. within the next two days, possibly to claim the body of Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Anzor Tsarnaev told reporters in the DagestanMore >>
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect, told investigators he and his brother decided spontaneously to drive to New York City.More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-04-23 03:16:43 GMT
Capital Area Transit system CEO Brian Marshall has resigned his post with the bus system, effective immediately. He was hired as CEO in November 2009. In a resignation letter sent to CATS Board ChairmanMore >>
Capital Area Transit system CEO Brian Marshall has resigned his post with the bus system, effective immediately. He was hired as CEO in November 2009.More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 1:08 PM EDT2013-04-22 17:08:43 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - White House says surviving suspect in Boston bombings will not be tried as an enemy combatant.(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - White House says surviving suspect in Boston bombings will not be tried as an enemy combatant.(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,More >>
Friday, April 19 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-04-19 15:32:37 GMT
We're covering two major national news stories for you today. We are currently LIVE streaming the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect after his brother was killed in a shootout early this morning. ForMore >>
We're covering two major national news stories for you today. We are currently LIVE streaming the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect after his brother was killed in a shootout early this morning. For the latest information, Click Here.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-04-18 22:40:52 GMT
Former Police Chief Dewayne White has announced he is dropping his bid to get his job back.White's attorney Jill Craft said in a statement Thursday afternoon that her client, Dewayne White, does not wantMore >>
Former Police Chief Dewayne White has announced he is dropping his bid to get his job back.White's attorney Jill Craft said in a statement Thursday afternoon that her client, Dewayne White, does not wantMore >>
Live Now: FBI Boston Presser - FBI to show pictures of possible suspect.Watch on WAFB.com or watch on the WAFB Mobile Apps for iPhone, iPad, Android and Android Tablets. Just search for WAFB wherever youMore >>
Live Now: FBI Boston Presser - FBI to show pictures of possible suspectMore >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-04-17 23:24:43 GMT
BOSTON, MA (RNN) – Wiring, a circuit board and remnants of a pressure cooker can be seen in images the FBI released of one of the Boston Marathon bomber's devices. Officials circulated more photos Wednesday.More >>
Inconsistent statements from sources within the Boston Marathon bombing investigation led to a premature announcement of an arrest. More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-04-17 23:02:39 GMT
All lanes are closed on I-10 West on the Mississippi River Bridge due to an accident. Traffic is not passing through. Traffic is being diverted on I-10 West to I-110 North at the I-10/I-110 Junction.More >>
The left and center lanes remain closed on I-10 West on the Mississippi River Bridge for vehicle recovery operations. More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-04-17 22:55:36 GMT
A bill prohibiting federal restrictions on semiautomatic firearms narrowly makes it out of committee and heads to House floor.More information to come.Copyright 2013 WAFB. All rights reserved.More >>
A bill prohibiting federal restrictions on semi-automatic firearms narrowly makes it out of committee and heads to House floor.More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:19 AM EDT2013-04-17 11:19:32 GMT
(RNN) – No one has publicly claimed responsibility for the bombings Monday at the Boston Marathon that took the lives of three people and injured more than 150. On Tuesday, a European security officialMore >>
FBI confirmed that pressure cookers may have been used as explosive devices at the Boston Marathon. The bombing killed three people, all who have been identified, and injured 183.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-04-16 21:03:29 GMT
American Airlines says it has fixed an outage in its main reservations system that is disrupting travel for thousands of passengers whose flights have been delayed or canceled.More >>
American Airlines says it has fixed an outage in its main reservations system that is disrupting travel for thousands of passengers whose flights have been delayed or canceled.More >>
At least two people are dead from blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Evacuations from the site continue to take place.More >>
At least three people are dead, including an 8-year-old boy, from blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Officials do not have a suspect at this time. More >>
Monday, April 15 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-04-15 22:27:26 GMT
The Varsity Sports runners from Baton Rouge have checked in on Facebook and said they're "OK."Two explosions happened near the finish line of the Boston Marathon at about 1:50 p.m. CST Monday. SpectatorsMore >>
The Varsity Sports runners from Baton Rouge have checked in on Facebook and said they're "OK."More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-04-12 21:45:59 GMT
From the Texas Division of Emergency Management: CEDAR HILL, TX (KLTV) - The Cedar Hill Police Department is searching for Sommer Brown, black female, 12 years old, 5 foot 6 inches, 90 lbs, black hair,More >>
The Cedar Hill Police Department is searching for Sommer Brown, black female, 12 years old, 5 foot 6 inches, 90 lbs, black hair, brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black tank top and black basketball shorts.More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-04-11 22:47:32 GMT
Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in which two people died and another was badly wounded Wednesday evening.More >>
Investigators said a man shot and killed his stepdaughter in a murder-suicide Wednesday. He also shot his wife, but she is expected to survive. More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-04-11 22:44:13 GMT
The Baker Police Department released more information during a 4 p.m. news conference about a major drug bust that happened in Baker, Louisiana.More >>
The Baker Police Department released more information during a 4 p.m. news conference about a major drug bust that happened in Baker, Louisiana.More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-04-09 19:13:25 GMT
The two Baton Rouge Police Officers that were involved in the incident that occurred on April 8, 2013 in the 100 block of North 24th St. have been identified.Cpl. Donald Johnson, 42, and Officer BrianMore >>
The two Baton Rouge Police Officers that were stabbed Monday in the 100 block of North 24th St. have been identified.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-04-08 23:02:09 GMT
Two Baton Rouge Police officers have been injured, possibly stabbed, in Mid-City. Both officers were reported to be in good condition upon arrival at a local hospital.More >>
Officers shot and killed a man who is accused of stabbing two Baton Rouge police officers.More >>
Skeptical lawmakers are getting a pitch from Gov. Bobby Jindal for his tax system revamp as the regular session of the Louisiana Legislature begins. The two-month session opens at noon Monday, with JindalMore >>
CLICK HERE TO WATCH Jindal's address at 1 p.m. You can also watch on your WAFB 9News Apps for Android, iPhone or iPad. Also watch it on WBXH Cable Channel 16.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-03-29 23:07:47 GMT
MELINDA DESLATTEAssociated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal's health secretary, Bruce Greenstein, has resigned amid ongoing state and federal probes into the awarding of a Medicaid contractMore >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's health secretary, Bruce Greenstein, has resigned amid ongoing state and federal probes into the awarding of a Medicaid contract to a company where Greenstein once worked.More >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-03-27 22:53:21 GMT
The LSU Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to approve the hiring of Dr. F. King Alexander as the chancellor-president of the system's flagship university.Wednesday morning's vote was the last stepMore >>
The LSU Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to approve the hiring of Dr. F. King Alexander as the chancellor-president of LSU.More >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-03-27 22:37:19 GMT
How do you feel about alcohol being sold at BREC parks? It is an issue that was passed Wednesday night at the East Baton Rouge Metro Council meeting with a vote of 10-0-2.More >>
How do you feel about alcohol being sold at BREC parks? It is an issue that was passed Wednesday night at the East Baton Rouge Metro Council meeting with a vote of 10-0-2.More >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-03-27 20:53:39 GMT
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) announced Wednesday that IBM will be locating a new technology center in downtown Baton Rouge that will "provide software development and software maintenance services."ThisMore >>
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) announced that IBM will be locating a new technology center in downtown Baton Rouge that will "provide software development and software maintenance services."More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-03-26 21:49:41 GMT
The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said there has been an arrest in a kidnapping and murder from 22 years ago. Deputies said Jeannie Lavigne, 38, of St. Amant was kidnapped from her home on Dec. 17, 1990More >>
The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said there has been an arrest in a kidnapping and murder from 22 years ago. A news conference at 3:30 p.m. will provide details. More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 2:40 PM EDT2013-03-26 18:40:10 GMT
The 33-year-old prison escapee who has been on the run since January 1, 2013 has been captured and is now in the custody of the Los Angeles Police Department.Keana Barnes escaped from the Louisiana Correctional InstituteMore >>
The 33-year-old prison escapee who has been on the run since January 1, 2013 has been captured and is now in the custody of the Los Angeles Police Department.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:21 AM EDT2013-03-26 10:21:51 GMT
There are heavy delays on I-10 West at the Horace Wilkinson Bridge (New Bridge) due to a crash. Officials have closed I-10 West at the I-10/I-110 Split due to the wreck. Drivers are urged to take I-110More >>
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development confirms a Motorist Assistance Patrol worker died in a crash on I-10 West Monday morning.More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-03-22 21:36:11 GMT
One student was taken to the hospital and four or five students were treated for injuries after a school bus and a dump truck collided Friday at Greenwell Springs and Greenway Drive.The bus is from McKinleyMore >>
The school bus driver in Friday afternoon's crash with a dump truck was ticketed for failure to yield, according to Baton Rouge Police. One student was hospitalized and four or five had minor injuries. More >>
Non conference at Salt Lake City FINAL: (1) Gonzaga 64 Southern University 58 (Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewrittenMore >>
A March Madness warm-up turned into a great escape for Gonzaga, as Southern almost pulled out the greatest upset ever in the NCAA tournament.More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-03-21 22:39:13 GMT
The third suspect in a 2010 murder for hire is in custody and being taken to West Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Corey Knox was picked up by U.S. Marshals in New Orleans Thursday afternoon. Knox is chargedMore >>
The third suspect in a 2010 murder for hire is in custody and being taken to West Baton Rouge Parish Prison.More >>
Former LSU standout Charles Scott has been found not guilty of sexual battery.Scott had been accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman at his Prairieville home in November 2011 after a nightMore >>
Former LSU standout Charles Scott was found not guilty of sexual battery. Friends and relatives of Scott could hardly contain their excitement as they left court.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-03-21 02:35:11 GMT
Addis, LA (WAFB) -- A suspect in a 2010 Addis murder for hire has been arrested. Karl Howard turned himself into the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office this evening after deputies say he was last in Atlanta,More >>
A suspect in a 2010 Addis murder for hire has been arrested. Karl Howard turned himself into the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Wednesday evening after deputies say he was in Atlanta, GA.More >>
Monday, March 18 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-03-19 00:06:25 GMT
A condo building in Baton Rouge was evacuated Monday afternoon after the discovery of 100 "shake-and-bake" suspected meth labs inside one of the condo units.More >>
A condo building in Baton Rouge was evacuated Monday afternoon after the discovery of 100 "shake-and-bake" suspected meth labs inside one of the condo units.More >>
Monday, March 18 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-03-18 20:17:35 GMT
According to LSU, the LSU Presidential search committee has come to a consensus on a candidate and will present that candidate's name to the Board of Supervisors Monday afternoon.The Presidential SearchMore >>
According to LSU, the LSU Presidential search committee has come to a consensus on one candidate and have recommended Dr. F. King Alexander to be the new LSU President-Chancellor.More >>
Sunday, March 17 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-03-18 03:19:01 GMT
An State Police Suburban carrying Governor Bobby Jindal was involved in a car accident Sunday afternoon. Governor Jindal was not injured. The crash happened on Nicholson Drive near Oklahoma Street aroundMore >>
A State Police Suburban carrying Governor Bobby Jindal was involved in a car accident Sunday afternoon. Governor Jindal was not injured. More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-03-15 01:34:32 GMT
A grand jury in West Baton Rouge Parish indicted three people in a two and a half year old murder case.In February, four suspects were named in the investigation into a murder investigation from 2010.More >>
A grand jury in West Baton Rouge Parish indicted three people in a two and a half year old murder case, including the wife of the murdered man. More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 3:37 PM EDT2013-03-14 19:37:09 GMT
Sources close to the case tell 9News the teenager accused of killing an 8-year-old boy in 2010 by slashing his throat dropped his insanity plea and pleaded guilty to second degree murder. More >>
Sources close to the case tell 9News the teenager accused of killing an 8-year-old boy in 2010 by slashing his throat dropped his insanity plea and pleaded guilty to second degree murder. More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-03-13 22:21:46 GMT
East Baton Rouge Parish casinos will soon be like every other riverboat casino in the state when it comes to alcohol sales. The East Baton Rouge Metro Council voted 7-4 to allow casinos in East BatonMore >>
East Baton Rouge Parish casinos will soon be like every other riverboat casino in the state when it comes to alcohol sales.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-03-13 20:48:21 GMT
Baton Rouge Bishop Robert Muench will hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m. to speak about the selection of Pope Francis I from the Catholic Life Center.More >>
Baton Rouge Bishop Robert Muench held a news conference at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday to speak about the election of Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio to become Pope Francis I.More >>
NICOLE WINFIELDAssociated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) - Argentine Jorge Bergoglio has been elected pope, the first ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. HeMore >>
Argentine Jorge Bergoglio has been elected pope, the first ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. He chose the name Pope Francis.More >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-03-12 21:40:18 GMT
A judge will decide how long Brett Gerald, the man who was driving drunk when he crashed into a car and killed seven people, will spend behind bars. Gerald will go before Judge William Carmichael in ClintonMore >>
A judge sentenced Brett Gerald, the man who was driving drunk when he crashed into a car and killed seven people, to 10 years in prison on each count to be served consecutively.More >>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 3:03 AM EST2013-03-06 08:03:59 GMT
Hugo Chávez, the president of Venezuela, has died. He was 58. Chávez had been battling cancer since at least 2011, when he announced his condition to the Venezuelan public. He most recently sought treatmentMore >>
Chávez had been battling cancer since at least 2011, when he announced his condition to the Venezuelan public. More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 6:45 PM EST2013-02-21 23:45:30 GMT
Former Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White has filed an appeal to the Civil Service Board asking for an "expedited hearing" regarding his termination.More >>
Former Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White has filed an appeal to the Civil Service Board asking for an "expedited hearing" regarding his termination.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 4:07 PM EST2013-02-21 21:07:19 GMT
The search for a missing Baton Rouge firefighter ends on day 22 after he was found in the Belle River Thursday.Jacob Lewis, 28, was last seen on the Belle River in Assumption Parish on Jan. 30. Boats fromMore >>
The search for a missing Baton Rouge firefighter ends on day 22 after he was found in the Belle River Thursday.More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 7:18 PM EST2013-02-21 00:18:57 GMT
A judge has decided the Chief Financial Officer of Port Allen will keep her job. This comes after the Mayor of Port Allen fired the CFO last week.More >>
A judge has decided the Chief Financial Officer of Port Allen will keep her job. This comes after the Mayor of Port Allen fired the CFO last week.More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 1:19 PM EST2013-02-18 18:19:18 GMT
The battle between the mayor of Baton Rouge and the city's police chief will come to a head Monday morning. The two will be face-to-face at a 9 a.m. hearing in the Metro Council chambers. Mayor Kip Holden isMore >>
The battle between the mayor of Baton Rouge and the city's police chief came to a head Monday morning in a hearing to determine whether or not the Mayor will fire the police chief. The Mayor decided to follow through with the termination of Dewayne White.More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 11:59 AM EST2013-02-18 16:59:29 GMT
Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden decided to go with the recommendation of Chief Administrative Officer William Daniel and terminate Police Chief Dewayne White's employment with the Baton Rouge Police Department.More >>
Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden decided to go with the recommendation of Chief Administrative Officer William Daniel and terminate Police Chief Dewayne White's employment with the Baton Rouge Police Department.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 6:24 AM EST2013-02-14 11:24:56 GMT
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden unleashed a series of serious accusations against the city's police chief Wednesday night. In a written statement, Holden outlined several reasons whyMore >>
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden unleashed a series of serious accusations against the city's police chief Wednesday night.More >>
Friday, February 8 2013 5:14 PM EST2013-02-08 22:14:06 GMT
Crestworth Elementary, Crestworth Learning Academy and J.K. Haynes Elementary Charter School in Baton Rouge closed early Friday due to a strong chemical smell in the Scotlandville area.More >>
Crestworth Elementary, Crestworth Learning Academy and J.K. Haynes Elementary Charter School in Baton Rouge closed early Friday due to a strong chemical smell in the Scotlandville area.More >>
Thursday, February 7 2013 7:22 PM EST2013-02-08 00:22:25 GMT
Baton Rouge's fired police chief said "micro-managing" by the Mayor made it nearly impossible to effectively do his job.More >>
Baton Rouge's fired police chief said "micro-managing" by the Mayor made it nearly impossible to effectively do his job. Those details came during a news conference called by Dewayne White and his attorney Thursday afternoon.More >>
Monday, January 28 2013 5:43 PM EST2013-01-28 22:43:21 GMT
The Louisiana State Police is investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash in Ascension Parish in which a 5-year-old was killed.More >>
The Louisiana State Police is investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash in which a 5-year-old was killed. Neighbors said it is the seventh crash in the area in just a few weeks. More >>
Monday, January 28 2013 5:31 PM EST2013-01-28 22:31:52 GMT
A news conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to provide updated information about a shooting that left a police officer and another person dead and two sheriff's deputies wounded. The shooting happenedMore >>
Authorities have released the names of the police officer who was shot to death and the two sheriff's deputies who were wounded in a shooting Saturday. Funeral arrangements have been set for the officer killed. More >>
Sunday, January 27 2013 7:51 PM EST2013-01-28 00:51:46 GMT
Authorities are investigating a shooting in which three officers were shot and one of them has died. It happened in the town of Charenton, which is located in St. Mary Parish. The Louisiana State PoliceMore >>
Authorities are investigating a shooting in which three officers were shot and one of them has died. It happened in the town of Charenton.More >>
Tuesday, January 22 2013 3:42 PM EST2013-01-22 20:42:26 GMT
Police have identified the suspect who was shot and killed by an officer after an armed robbery, hostage situation and police chase. The Brusly Police Department said the suspect was Ray Charles HayesMore >>
Police have identified the suspect who was shot and killed by an officer after an armed robbery, hostage situation and police chase. He is Ray Charles Allen, 50, of Port Allen. More >>
Tuesday, January 22 2013 10:54 AM EST2013-01-22 15:54:15 GMT
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has lifted Sean Payton's suspension effective immediately. Payton can now resume his duties as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Payton was suspended by Goodell forMore >>
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has lifted Sean Payton's suspension effective immediately. Payton can now resume his duties as head coach of the New Orleans Saints.More >>
Monday, January 21 2013 6:23 PM EST2013-01-21 23:23:51 GMT
About one hour after the initial crash, all lanes of Burbank have been reopened to traffic after a truck crashed into a building and ruptured a gas line.More >>
About one hour after the initial crash, all lanes of Burbank have been reopened to traffic after a truck crashed into a building and ruptured a gas line.More >>
Friday, January 18 2013 12:59 PM EST2013-01-18 17:59:59 GMT
WWL-TV reports a federal grand jury has indicted former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin on conspiracy, money laundering and other crimes.The station added there are 21 counts in the indictment against theMore >>
WWL-TV reports a federal grand jury has indicted former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin on conspiracy, money laundering and other crimes.More >>
Wednesday, January 16 2013 3:12 PM EST2013-01-16 20:12:48 GMT
The Louisiana State Police say an 18-wheeler fire on I-10 West on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge closed a portion of the interstate Wednesday morning.More >>
The Louisiana State Police say an 18-wheeler fire on I-10 West on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge closed a portion of the interstate Wednesday morning.More >>
Thursday, January 10 2013 10:14 PM EST2013-01-11 03:14:48 GMT
A two-block radius around the Reddy Ice Facility at 1140 Myrtle Street in Baton Rouge has been evacuated due to an Ammonia leak.The children at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School have also been evacuated.More >>
A two-block radius around the Reddy Ice Facility at 1140 Myrtle Street in Baton Rouge was evacuated due to an Ammonia leak.More >>
Raycom Media announced Friday night it reached an agreement with COX Cable that allowed WAFB-TV to return to the COX lineup. COX began airing the WAFB signal again at 9:20pm Friday. More >>
Raycom Media announced Friday night it reached an agreement with COX Cable that allowed WAFB-TV to return to the COX lineup. COX began airing the WAFB signal again at 9:20pm Friday.More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 11:27 AM EST2012-12-21 16:27:05 GMT
All lanes are now open on I-10 W between Siegen and Highland. The traffic backup has reached LA 73 (Prairieville).Copyright 2012 WAFB. All rights reserved.More >>
All lanes are now open on I-10 W between Siegen and Highland. The traffic backup has reached LA 73 (Prairieville).More >>
Wednesday, December 19 2012 10:17 AM EST2012-12-19 15:17:27 GMT
St. Gabriel Police Chief Kevin Ambeau say a police pursuit began when two people were caught stealing from Tanger Outlet Mall in Ascension Parish Tuesday morning. According to reports, police officersMore >>
St. Gabriel Police Chief Kevin Ambeau says a police pursuit began when two people were caught stealing from Tanger Outlet Mall in Ascension Parish Tuesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-12-18 23:21:40 GMT
The School Drug Task Force arrested two students Tuesday at Park Forest Middle School in Baton Rouge after a loaded gun was found in an outside garbage can after school let out. Two 8th graders, one 13-years-oldMore >>
The School Drug Task Force arrested two students Tuesday at Park Forest Middle School in Baton Rouge after a loaded gun was found in an outside garbage can after school let out.More >>
Monday, December 10 2012 4:40 PM EST2012-12-10 21:40:46 GMT
Brett Gerald, the man who was driving drunk when he crashed into a car and killed seven people, has pleaded guilty to all seven counts of vehicular homicide.More >>
Brett Gerald, the man who was driving drunk when he crashed into a car and killed seven people, has pleaded guilty to all seven counts of vehicular homicide.More >>
Saturday, December 8 2012 9:27 AM EST2012-12-08 14:27:00 GMT
Louisiana State Police are on the scene of a serious crash that has backed up traffic in both directions on I-10 between Highland Road and LA 73.More >>
Louisiana State Police say a Texas man was killed in serious crash that backed up traffic on I-10 between Highland Road and LA 73 on Friday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, December 5 2012 10:00 AM EST2012-12-05 15:00:14 GMT
Baton Rouge Police say two suspects have been arrested in connection to a 28-year-old murder case. One suspect was arrested in north Louisiana and the other was arrested in New York.More >>
Baton Rouge Police say two suspects have been arrested in connection to a 28-year-old murder case. One suspect was arrested in north Louisiana and the other was arrested in New York.More >>
Friday, November 30 2012 11:14 PM EST2012-12-01 04:14:34 GMT
District Court Judge Tim Kelley has ruled against the voucher program, saying the funding mechanism for the program is unconstitutional.More >>
District Court Judge Tim Kelley has ruled against the Student Scholarships for Educational Excellence Program, or voucher program as it's commonly referred, saying the funding mechanism for the voucher program is unconstitutional.More >>
Thursday, November 29 2012 6:49 PM EST2012-11-29 23:49:22 GMT
A Denham Springs businessman, Kevin Calmes, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison and a $25,000 fine. This comes more than two months after a federal jury found him guilty.More >>
A Denham Springs businessman, Kevin Calmes, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison and a $25,000 fine. This comes more than two months after a federal jury found him guilty on five of eight counts of money laundering charges.More >>
Tuesday, November 27 2012 5:42 PM EST2012-11-27 22:42:12 GMT
The lineup for the 2013 Bayou Country Superfest has been announced.The concert weekend is May 25 and 26 at LSU Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.Tickets for the Superfest will go on sale December 6, 2012, butMore >>
The lineup for the 2013 Bayou Country Superfest has been announced.More >>
Friday, November 16 2012 10:27 PM EST2012-11-17 03:27:17 GMT
The U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans confirms there was an offshore platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico that happened around 9:15 a.m. Friday. It is believed to be off the coast of Grand Isle in Federal Waters.More >>
The U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans confirms there was an offshore platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico that happened around 9:15 a.m. Friday. It is believed to be off the coast of Grand Isle in Federal Waters. Capt. Ed Cubanski with the U.S. Coast Guard says there have been no confirmed deaths in the explosion.More >>
Friday, November 2 2012 7:53 PM EDT2012-11-02 23:53:49 GMT
Officials say the left lane of I-12 Eastbound at milepost 24, which is two miles east of Livingston near Holden, was closed Friday morning due to a traffic fatality.More >>
State Police believe a Covington man was impaired at the time of a fatal crash Friday morning on I-12.More >>
Wednesday, October 31 2012 1:59 PM EDT2012-10-31 17:59:40 GMT
Former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson pleaded no contest Wednesday morning to a charge related to a brawl outside a Baton Rouge nightclub over a year ago. He was sentenced to one year of probation followingMore >>
Former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson pleaded no contest Wednesday morning to a charge related to a brawl outside a Baton Rouge nightclub over a year ago.More >>
Tuesday, October 30 2012 5:51 PM EDT2012-10-30 21:51:23 GMT
On Tuesday morning, a judge ordered former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson to report to jail by 2 p.m. Tuesday. More >>
On Tuesday morning, a judge ordered former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson to report to jail by 2 p.m. Tuesday. Officials say he turned himself into a deputy, who escorted him to the parish prison. He was booked back into jail at 2:10 p.m.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 10:52 PM EDT2012-10-25 02:52:39 GMT
Bars in Baton Rouge may now have the option of opening from 11 a.m. until midnight on Sundays, and retailers can sell alcohol on Sundays from 6 a.m. until 2 a.m.More >>
Bars in Baton Rouge may now have the option of opening from 11 a.m. until midnight on Sundays, and retailers can sell alcohol on Sundays from 6 a.m. until 2 a.m.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 3:48 PM EDT2012-10-24 19:48:37 GMT
The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office says a 28-year-old pregnant woman has been stabbed in the abdomen and her baby cut out of her. Sheriff's spokeswoman Lori Steele says the woman survived the attackedMore >>
Investigators say a 28-year-old pregnant woman was stabbed in the abdomen and her baby cut out of her Tuesday. Her husband was arrested for the crime.More >>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 11:47 AM EDT2012-10-16 15:47:57 GMT
Louisiana Supreme Court rules Bernette Johnson will be court's next chief justice.(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten orMore >>
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that Bernette Johnson will be the court's next chief justice, resolving a legal dispute that wound up in federal court.More >>
Thursday, October 11 2012 7:15 AM EDT2012-10-11 11:15:32 GMT
Changes to the current laws on alcohol sales at grocery or liquor stores and changes to the times bars are open on weekends are two things Metro Council members are voting on tonight. The proposed amendmentMore >>
The proposed amendment to change the current laws on alcohol sales at stores and changes to the times bars are open on weekends did not pass but will be reintroduced. More >>
Thursday, September 20 2012 4:47 PM EDT2012-09-20 20:47:17 GMT
The man accused of calling in the LSU bomb threat on Monday has been indicted by a federal grand jury.U.S. Attorney Don Cazayoux tells 9News that William Bouvay, 42, of Baton Rouge, was charged with willfullyMore >>
The man accused of calling in the LSU bomb threat on Monday has been indicted by a federal grand jury.More >>
Wednesday, September 19 2012 6:41 PM EDT2012-09-19 22:41:19 GMT
Police made an arrest late Tuesday night in connection with the bomb threat called in to LSU on Monday. They said the suspect confessed to making the call. More >>
Police made an arrest late Tuesday night in connection with the bomb threat called in to LSU on Monday. They said the suspect confessed to making the call. More >>
Friday, September 14 2012 6:37 PM EDT2012-09-14 22:37:30 GMT
After what many Southern University fans are calling an "embarrassing" showing on the football field last night, the future of head coach Stump Mitchell is on the line. A meeting took place Friday morningMore >>
Southern has appointed Dawson Odums as interim head coach. Odums was the team's defensive coordinator.More >>
Tuesday, September 11 2012 11:46 PM EDT2012-09-12 03:46:02 GMT
The Ormet Corporation informed all 250 of its employees at its facility in Burnside, Louisiana saying that they could soon be losing their jobs. A news release issued Tuesday did not say when the jobMore >>
The Ormet Corporation says about 200 of its 250 employees at its facility in Burnside, Louisiana will be laid off starting in November.
Friday, September 7 2012 7:50 PM EDT2012-09-07 23:50:09 GMT
According to multiple reports the suspensions of Saints LB Jonathan Vilma, DE Will Smith and formers Saint players Scott Fujita and Anthony Hangover have been overturned.More >>
The suspensions of Saints LB Jonathan Vilma, DE Will Smith and former Saints players Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove have been overturned by an arbitration panel.More >>
Based upon their current helicopter fly over, Governor Bobby Jindal and Parish President Gordon Burgess have called for an immediate evacuation of the town of Kentwood. A 2pm press conference to be held.More >>
Based upon their current helicopter fly over, Governor Bobby Jindal and Parish President Gordon Burgess have called for an immediate evacuation of the town of Kentwood.More >>
From Tangipahoa Parish Government:Mississippi Emergency Management has notified GOHSEP and Tangipahoa Parish Government that the dam at Lake Tangipahoa at Percy Quinn State Park is failing. TangipahoaMore >>
Mississippi Emergency Management has notified GOHSEP and Tangipahoa Parish Government that the dam at Lake Tangipahoa at Percy Quinn State Park is failing.More >>
NHC calls a landfall near SW Pass of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish. However, much of the eye is still over Barataria Bay and another landfall is likely. Max winds still at 80 and the stormMore >>
NHC calls a landfall near SW Pass of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish. However, much of the eye is still over Barataria Bay and another landfall is likely. Max winds still at 80 and the stormMore >>
Friday, August 17 2012 11:25 PM EDT2012-08-18 03:25:48 GMT
Court documents show Brandon Scott Lavergne pleaded guilty to murdering both Lisa Pate and Mickey Shunick and in exchange will serve life in prison. More >>
Court documents show Brandon Scott Lavergne pleaded guilty to murdering both Lisa Pate and Mickey Shunick and in exchange will serve life in prison. Details from Lavergne about Shunick and Pate are revealed in his court statement.More >>
Friday, August 17 2012 5:12 PM EDT2012-08-17 21:12:52 GMT
The Louisiana State Police held a news conference at Noon Friday to shed some light on the suspects connected with the deadly ambush that killed two sheriff's deputies and two injured Thursday.More >>
The Louisiana State Police held a news conference at Noon Friday to shed some light on the suspects connected with the deadly ambush that killed two sheriff's deputies and two injured Thursday. At the time of the news conference, only six suspects were in custody and identified.More >>
Thursday, August 9 2012 9:42 PM EDT2012-08-10 01:42:23 GMT
Investigators have identified the body discovered in Evangeline Parish as that of Michaela "Mickey" Shunick. On the morning of August 7, 2012, investigators involved in the Mickey Shunick case receivedMore >>
Investigators have identified the body discovered in Evangeline Parish as that of Michaela "Mickey" Shunick. More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 8:10 PM EDT2012-08-08 00:10:05 GMT
The task force set up to investigate the disappearance of Mickey Shunick has converged on an area in Evangeline Parish where a body might be located, KLFY-TV in Lafayette reports.Shunick was last seenMore >>
Officials with the Lafayette Police Department strongly believe they have found the body of missing ULL student Mickey Shunick. Corporal Paul Mouton with the Lafayette Police Department says the body was found in Evangeline Parish.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 2:06 PM EDT2012-08-07 18:06:27 GMT
Lafayette Police will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon to release new details into their investigation of a missing woman. Michaela "Mickey" Shunick, 21, a student at the University of LouisianaMore >>
Lafayette Police will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon to release new details into their investigation of a missing woman. More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 2:06 PM EDT2012-08-07 18:06:26 GMT
An arrest has been made in the case of Mickey Shunick, KLFY-TV in Lafayette reports. As of 5pm Thursday, police were searching a home in the Lawtell area in connection with their investigation, the televisionMore >>
An arrest has reportedly been made in the case of missing ULL student Mickey Shunick. The 33-year-old suspect is a registered sex offender. More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 2:06 PM EDT2012-08-07 18:06:26 GMT
Lafayette Parish Prison tells WAFB that Brandon Scott Lavergne, 30, has been charged with first degree murder and aggravated kidnapping in the case of missing ULL student Mickey Shunick. Lavergne appearsMore >>
The Lafayette Police department says the suspect in the death of Mickey Shunick has refused to cooperate with the investigation.More >>
Friday, July 27 2012 5:52 PM EDT2012-07-27 21:52:04 GMT
The Baton Rouge Police Department says a pregnant woman has been shot at least one time and she was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries.Police say she was sitting in her vehicle when she was shot.More >>
The Baton Rouge Police Department says a pregnant woman was shot twice Tuesday while sitting in her car on Bay Street in Baton Rouge. The suspect is believed to be her estranged husband; and today, June 19, is his 26th birthday.More >>
Friday, July 27 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-07-27 21:50:55 GMT
The man accused of shooting his pregnant wife several times in Baton Rouge Tuesday is now behind bars.Frank Atkins was arrested by U.S. Marshals Wednesday around 1 p.m. at an apartment complex on NorthMore >>
The man accused of shooting his pregnant wife several times in Baton Rouge Tuesday is now behind bars.More >>
A member of the Dutchtown High School football team died on campus early Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The student, believed to be 14-years-old, died while playing basketball with other studentsMore >>
A member of the Dutchtown High School football team died on campus early Thursday afternoon, authorities said. More >>
Authorities said the man arrested in connection with the disappearance of ULL student Mickey Shunick has been charged with murder. Officials at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center said BrandonMore >>
Authorities said the man arrested in connection with the disappearance of ULL student Mickey Shunick has been charged with murder. Officials at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center said BrandonMore >>
Monday, June 25 2012 9:06 PM EDT2012-06-26 01:06:53 GMT
A battle is brewing in Ascension Parish. The Gonzales City Council meets tonight to decide the fate of a Fortune 500 company looking to expand in Gonzales. The meeting starts at 5:30, and on the agendaMore >>
Emerson can move forward with plans in Ascension Parish. This comes after the Gonzales City Council voted in favor of a zoning change that would help the Fortune 500 company looking to expand in Gonzales.More >>
Monday, June 11 2012 3:36 PM EDT2012-06-11 19:36:24 GMT
Drivers are still feeling the effects of the crash Monday morning on I-10 eastbound at E. Washington; an 18-wheeler overturned, spilling a load of trash.More >>
Drivers are still feeling the effects of the crash Monday morning on I-10 eastbound at E. Washington; an 18-wheeler overturned, spilling a load of trash.More >>
Sunday, May 27 2012 9:45 PM EDT2012-05-28 01:45:43 GMT
Rachelle Fico pitched the Lady Tigers past #9 seed Missouri and Simone Heyward made the two biggest plays of the game to send Beth Torino's first LSU team to the Women's College World Series with a 3-1More >>
Rachelle Fico pitched the Lady Tigers past #9 seed Missouri and Simone Heyward made the two biggest plays of the game to send Beth Torino's first LSU team to the Women's College World Series.More >>
Saturday, May 19 2012 7:21 PM EDT2012-05-19 23:21:42 GMT
Jackson Slaid delivered the go-ahead-run with a pinch hit single, scoring Jordy Snikeris in the tenth inning, and Mason Katz followed with what turned out to be the game-winning RBI as LSU beat South CarolinaMore >>
Pinch hitter Jackson Slaid delivered a two-out RBI single in the top of the 10th inning for the go-ahead run Saturday as fourth-ranked LSU posted a 3-2 victory over top-ranked South Carolina.More >>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 12:02 PM EDT2012-05-08 16:02:23 GMT
A man has been arrested after deputies say he threatened the life of the EBR Parish District Attorney on his Twitter account toward East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore. The tweets were postedMore >>
Deputies have arrested a man they say threatened the life of the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney. Deputies say the man tweeted the threats during the first day of the murder trial for Torence Hatch, also known as Lil Boosie.More >>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 9:24 AM EDT2012-05-08 13:24:58 GMT
All lanes of I-12 are open after an accident on I-12 West led to lane closures in both directions Tuesday morning.Click here for moreCopyright 2012 WAFB. All rights reserved.More >>
All lanes of I-12 are open after an accident on I-12 West led to lane closures in both directions Tuesday morning.More >>
Friday, May 4 2012 6:43 PM EDT2012-05-04 22:43:31 GMT
After five days of jury selection, the 12 jurors have been chosen. Nine women and three men make up the jury that will decide the fate in the murder-for-hire trial for Torrence Hatch, a.k.a. Lil Boosie. OpeningMore >>
After five days of jury selection, the 12 jurors have been chosen.More >>
Thursday, April 26 2012 9:38 PM EDT2012-04-27 01:38:47 GMT
LSU Sophomore defensive tackle Michael Brockers drafted by the St. Louis Rams with the 14th pick of the first round. To read about the rest of the LSU Tigers that have been drafted click here. CopyrightMore >>
LSU Sophomore defensive tackle Michael Brockers drafted by the St. Louis Rams with the 14th pick of the first round.More >>
Monday, April 23 2012 6:28 PM EDT2012-04-23 22:28:17 GMT
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Another possible black-eye tonight for the New Orleans Saints' top brass. ESPN is reporting that General Manager Mickey Loomis had his Superdome suite wiretapped to let him listen inMore >>
ESPN is reporting that General Manager Mickey Loomis had his Superdome suite wire-tapped to let him listen in to visiting teams' coaching meetings.More >>
Sunday, April 22 2012 5:02 PM EDT2012-04-22 21:02:44 GMT
The LSU Tigers lost a close one in the rubber game to second ranked Kentucky. The Wildcats took the series finale by the score of 7-6. With the loss LSU moves to 12-6 in conference play and 32-9 overall.More >>
The LSU Tigers lost a close one in the rubber game to second ranked Kentucky. The Wildcats took the series finale by the score of 7-6. With the loss LSU moves to 12-6 in conference play and 32-9 overall.More >>
Saturday, April 21 2012 4:54 PM EDT2012-04-21 20:54:32 GMT
The #1 LSU Tigers jumped on the #2 Kentucky Wildcats first again, getting a big two-out RBI double by Raph Rhymes in the top of the first. Unfortunately for the Tigers, the offense didn't continue as theMore >>
The #1 LSU Tigers jumped on the #2 Kentucky Wildcats first again, getting a big two-out RBI double by Raph Rhymes in the top of the first.More >>
Saturday, April 21 2012 4:43 AM EDT2012-04-21 08:43:43 GMT
No. 1 LSU beats No. 2 Kentucky 5-4 Friday night behind a 3 RBI performance from Senior shortstop Austin Nola. The Tigers improve to 32-7, 12-4 SEC record. The Tigers came out to a 2-0 lead in the firstMore >>
No. 1 LSU beats No. 2 Kentucky 5-4 Friday night behind a 3 RBI performance from Senior shortstop Austin Nola. The Tigers improve to 32-7, 12-4 SEC record.More >>
Wednesday, April 18 2012 5:33 PM EDT2012-04-18 21:33:31 GMT
The man who introduced American audiences to music legends Buddy Holly, Michael Jackson, Madonna and more died Wednesday of a massive heart attack. Dick Clark was 82.More >>
Monday, April 16 2012 12:59 PM EDT2012-04-16 16:59:14 GMT
LSU will formally introduce Johnny Jones as its men's head basketball coach at a news conference Monday afternoon. WATCH LIVE online beginning at 1 p.m. More >>
Friday, April 13 2012 2:36 PM EDT2012-04-13 18:36:21 GMT
Grambling football coach Doug Williams is suing the school over his contract and problems that date back to last summer. The attorney for the Super Bowl MVP and college football Hall of Famer says WilliamsMore >>
Wednesday, April 11 2012 5:09 PM EDT2012-04-11 21:09:30 GMT
Protesters around the nation who've been demanding that George Zimmerman be prosecuted for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin may now be getting their wish.More >>
Sources close to the situation say Trent Johnson has informed LSU athletic director Joe Alleva he is leaving the school to become the new head basketball coach at TCU.More >>
Friday, March 30 2012 11:28 AM EDT2012-03-30 15:28:46 GMT
All lanes of I-10 West have been reopened. The left and center lanes were blocked for about an hour just before the I-10/I-12 Junction due to an overturned car.More >>
Saturday, March 24 2012 9:08 PM EDT2012-03-25 01:08:14 GMT
Rick Santorum is the winner of the Louisiana Republican presidential primary, defeating GOP front-runner Mitt Romney in yet another conservative Southern state.More >>
Thursday, March 22 2012 7:57 PM EDT2012-03-22 23:57:33 GMT
Inspectors from several environmental agencies are trying to determine what caused an explosion at Westlake Chemical along LA 73 in Geismar. A fire broke around 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning. An estimated 300 people were told to stay indoors.More >>
Wednesday, March 21 2012 12:07 PM EDT2012-03-21 16:07:00 GMT
East Baton Rouge emergency crews are trying to move a downed tree on Hoo Shoo Too so EMS can get to a man who at first was reportedly electrocuted. The Sheriff's Office now says the man was having a heart issue and it was not related to the severe weather.More >>
Tuesday, March 13 2012 5:00 PM EDT2012-03-13 21:00:35 GMT
The East Baton Rouge Parish Public School System canceled school for Wednesday after hundreds of teachers said they would be absent to attend a political rally at the State Capitol. More >>
