Samantha Morgan
WAFB
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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Ida death toll in La. climbs to 15
The destructive and deadly Hurricane Ida caused widespread damage across Louisiana due to its historic strength. → Read More
1 death attributed to Hurricane Ida, widespread damage
The destructive and deadly Hurricane Ida is causing widespread damage across Louisiana due to its historic strength. → Read More
1 death attributed to Hurricane Ida, widespread damage
The destructive and deadly Hurricane Ida is causing widespread damage across Louisiana due to its historic strength. → Read More
1 death attributed to Hurricane Ida, widespread damage
The destructive and deadly Hurricane Ida is causing widespread damage across Louisiana due to its historic strength. → Read More
Firefighters battling ‘very dangerous’ fire at furniture store; portion of Plank Road closed
Firefighters say they are currently battling a two-alarm fire that started earlier Thursday morning at a three-story furniture store/warehouse in the 4500 block of Plank Road. → Read More
State surpasses 10,000 deaths due to COVID-19; vaccines available to most
One year after Louisiana entered a statewide lockdown, the total number of deaths has surpassed 10,000, making it among the top causes of death in the state. → Read More
State surpasses 10,000 deaths due to COVID-19; vaccines available to most
One year after Louisiana entered a statewide lockdown, the total number of deaths has surpassed 10,000, making it among the top causes of death in the state. → Read More
Mayor Broome releases statement on Baton Rouge Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras season is here and we are all excited to celebrate in safe ways as we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Baton Rouge remains in a dangerous place now that the more contagious UK variant is present in Louisiana. → Read More
Man found shot to death in vehicle on Enterprise St.
The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and a woman with injuries. → Read More
La. will stay in modified Phase 2 for another 21 days
Governor John Bel Edwards has extended the state’s coronavirus restrictions for another 21 days. → Read More
Louisiana Marathon moves event to spring
The Louisiana Marathon announced Tuesday that the annual event is moving from January to March. → Read More
FAQ: Vaccine being administered in Louisiana
A new chapter in the saga of the COVID-19 pandemic is focused on hope being administered in the form of a vaccine. → Read More
Mayor Broome wins second term in runoff
Incumbent Sharon Weston Broome has won a second term as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge parish. → Read More
20-year-old man fatally shot near N. Foster Drive
A 20-year-old man was fatally shot near N. Foster Drive, Baton Rouge Police say. → Read More
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Edwards to discuss, tour Hurricane Zeta damage
Governor John Bel Edwards will tour and assessing storm damage in southeast Louisiana. → Read More
Azizi, April the Giraffe’s youngest calf, unexpectedly dies
The most recent calf of April the giraffe — which was over a year-and-a-half old — has died unexpectedly Tuesday during a veterinary examination. → Read More
VIDEO: NOPD investigating string of carjackings, attempted carjackings in New Orleans on Wednesday
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating four attempted and two successful carjackings that occurred Wednesday night. → Read More
LSU president search sets ‘aggressive’ timeline utilizing sub-committee structure
A search committee tasked with picking the next president/chancellor of LSU laid out an “aggressive” plan to finalize the process by the end of the year. → Read More
Is your child complaining of headaches? Too much screen time could be to blame
If you're child is complaining of headaches, it's possible too much screen time is to blame. → Read More
Man arrested, accused of killing 2-year-old in violent rampage
Chief Murphy Paul Police announced that one man is connected to violent rampage that took place over four locations and resulted in the death of a 2-year-old child. → Read More