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1 critical following Thursday morning shooting
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (71+ words) 1 critical following Thursday morning shooting'wafb.com BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials responded to the scene of a shooting that left one person in critical condition on Thursday morning, Jan. 22. First responders say the shooting happened in the 8300 block of…...
Two more charged with theft in CATS contract scheme
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (468+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge couple was charged Tuesday with theft and conspiracy in connection with a scheme involving Capital Area Transit System contracts worth more than $49,000. Terral C. Jackson, 48, and his wife Erica Jackson face one count each…...
Louisiana Marathon breaks participation records in 15th year
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (320+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A record 9,100+ participants from all 50 states and 15 countries competed in the Louisiana Marathon weekend events in the Capital City during the MLK holiday weekend. Of those runners, over 5,300 competed Sunday in the marathon and half-marathon races…...
Eateries to offer special deals during Zachary Restaurant Week
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (125+ words) ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - Eateries are offering special deals to attract new customers during the Zachary Chamber's Restaurant Week. The multi-day event will last from Sunday, January 18, through Saturday, January 24. Organizers said that every restaurant is offering its own version of…...
Twin artists turn everyday materials into extraordinary sculptures
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (395+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Inside a Baton Rouge studio, 25-year-old twins Denise and Desiree Verrett are building sculptures one straw at a time. "Yeah we've always worked together," one of the sisters said. The partnership has taken them around the…...
Preparations for Virginia governor's inauguration
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (64+ words) Preparations for Virginia governor's inauguration'WAFB Preparations for Virginia governor's inauguration Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor "Multiple fatalities" reported following fire on Wanda St. in Denham Springs Delta Utilities hosting more events to address customer concerns about bill increases…...
7 alum from same high school to play in title game
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (32+ words) 7 alum from same high school to play in title game'WAFB 7 alum from same high school to play in title game Police say 11-year-old shot father over video game...
Baker police seek help identifying suspect in driveway theft
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (93+ words) Baker police seek help identifying suspect in driveway theft'WAFB BAKER, La. (WAFB) - The Baker Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a woman accused of committing a felony theft from a residential driveway. Police say the suspect was…...
BRCC expands theater program, plans to open community performance space
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (272+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge Community College is expanding its performing arts program under new leadership, with plans to add courses and open theater facilities to community groups. Dr. Sarah Klocke, the college's new theater manager, is working to…...
Pet adoption event happening Saturday at Rescue, Rehome, Repeat
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (71+ words) Pet adoption event happening Saturday at Rescue, Rehome, Repeat'WAFB Pet adoption event happening Saturday at Rescue, Rehome, Repeat Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr. responds to ethics investigation BRCC expands theater program, plans to open community performance space Man killed in…...