News
Trump wants Greenland. Greenland says it's not for sale
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (49+ words) Trump wants Greenland. Greenland says it's not for sale'WAFB Trump wants Greenland. Greenland says it's not for sale EPA orders Smitty's Supply to address hazardous waste violations Supporting Dads: Community conversation in DeRidder shapes statewide effort Two MaineDOT workers killed…...
Family searched over missing phone found at school in Livingston Parish
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (594+ words) LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Wanjuri Williams and her two daughters were woken up by loud knocking at their door and police lights flashing outside their home, all because of a phone ping. "That is traumatizing to any child that's not…...
Louisiana Marathon takes over Baton Rouge this weekend
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (278+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Marathon returns to Baton Rouge this weekend, bringing thousands of runners, spectators and visitors downtown for one of the city's largest annual sporting events. Organizers say this year's race weekend will feature runners from…...
Florida governor hopeful proposes 50% OnlyFans sin tax
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (290+ words) (Gray Louisiana) - A Republican candidate for Florida governor is proposing a sweeping new tax targeting OnlyFans creators. James Fishback, a political newcomer seeking the GOP nomination to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis, says he would impose a 50 percent "sin tax…...
Hub of Jewish life in Mississippi's capital city damaged by arson
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (55+ words) Hub of Jewish life in Mississippi's capital city damaged by arson'WAFB Hub of Jewish life in Mississippi's capital city damaged by arson Pentagon is embracing Musk's Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry Louisiana indicts California doctor in abortion…...
East Feliciana corrections officer accused of conspiring with inmate to bring contraband into prison
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (268+ words) EAST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The East Feliciana Sheriff's Office says one of its corrections officers was arrested after an investigation into allegations of contraband being brought into the prison. Authorities say Jaylon Turner, 21, of Zachary, is accused of conspiring…...
St. Amant man faces federal extortion and child pornography charges
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (278+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A federal grand jury has indicted a 20-year-old St. Amant man on five counts related to child pornography and extortion involving minors. Dakota Hudson faces charges of interstate transmission of extortionate communication, coercion and enticement of…...
Delta Utilities town hall to discuss rising gas bills happening Tuesday
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (382+ words) Delta Utilities town hall to discuss rising gas bills happening Tuesday'WAFB BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - In July of last year, Delta acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in East Baton Rouge Parish. This prompted new billing rates. Delta Utilities and Entergy…...
‘It’s very disheartening’: Faith leader responds to Mississippi synagogue arson
17+ hour, 28+ min ago (327+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Mississippi man is in FBI custody after authorities say he intentionally set fire to one of the oldest Jewish synagogues in the South, an act many are calling a hate crime. RELATED: Father pleaded with…...
Town hall planned after Delta Utilities customers experience bill increases
22+ hour, 51+ min ago (175+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A town hall event is planned after many Delta Utilities customers said they experienced dramatic bill increases. One customer, Willie Sanders, said he received a bill that was five times what he used to pay. Other…...