Allison Childers
WAFB
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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WAFB wins EMMY awards
WAFB won in two categories at the 2022 Suncoast Regional EMMY Awards during a ceremony in Orlando, Florida Saturday, Dec. 10. → Read More
La. lawmaker seeks charges after gun threat by fellow legislator
A threat of gun violence in Louisiana’s capitol building is under investigation. → Read More
La. lawmaker seeks charges after gun threat by fellow legislator
A threat of gun violence in Louisiana’s capitol building is under investigation. → Read More
La. lawmaker seeks charges after gun threat by fellow legislator
A threat of gun violence in Louisiana’s capitol building is under investigation. → Read More
Blane Salamoni’s psychological evaluation ‘absolutely devastating,’ Sterling family attorney says
Attorneys representing the family of Alton Sterling say they have received and reviewed copies of former Baton Rouge police officer Blane Salamoni’s preemployment psychological evaluation. One attorney summarized the evaluation as, “absolutely devastating.” → Read More
Over 400 cases of Hepatitis A confirmed in Louisiana outbreak
Over 400 cases of Hepatitis A were confirmed as part of an ongoing outbreak in Louisiana, data provided by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) showed Friday, July 26. → Read More
Over 400 cases of Hepatitis A confirmed in Louisiana outbreak
Over 400 cases of Hepatitis A were confirmed as part of an ongoing outbreak in Louisiana, data provided by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) showed Friday, July 26. → Read More
URGENT: Blood donors needed
Our Lady of the Lake is in urgent need for blood donors, specifically type O blood donors. → Read More
Gas line explosion in San Francisco sets buildings on fire
A gas explosion in a San Francisco neighborhood shot flames high into the air Wednesday and was burning four buildings as utility crews scrambled to shut off the flow of gas. → Read More
Recall: Chicken nuggets may contain wood pieces
The company became aware of the situation after three consumer complaints were filed. There are no reports of related illnesses from the apparent contamination. → Read More
The Louisiana Marathon weekend kicks off with fitness expo Friday night
The Louisiana Marathon has a lot of lagniappe in store for the thousands of runners participating in the multi-race event and plenty of fun for family and friends cheering them on. → Read More
OLOL recognized for treating atrial fibrillation
Cardiologists at Our Lady of the Lake (OLOL) are using high-tech tools to help diagnose heart problems in patients who may not know they have a serious issue. → Read More
Louisiana blood bank caught in federal shutdown crisis
The partial federal government shutdown is causing problems for a New Orleans blood bank that serves more than two dozen hospitals in Louisiana and southern Mississippi. → Read More
Fire from burning cars spreads to nearby business
A Baton Rouge business received minor damage after a fire spread from three burning cars left in the parking lot in front of the business. → Read More
State troopers investigating officer-involved shooting
Two people were treated and released from the hospital after an officer-involved shooting in New Iberia. → Read More
NFL player pays layaway balances for Baton Rouge shoppers
An NFL player from Baton Rouge made the holidays a little happier for several Christmas shoppers in the capital area. → Read More
Do you have questions about federal health insurance?
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance through the Federal Marketplace runs through Saturday, December 15th, 2018. → Read More
Many supplements have unapproved drug ingredients
Nearly 800 dietary supplements sold over the counter from 2007 through 2016 contained unapproved drug ingredients, according tot he U.S. Food and Drug Administration data. → Read More
American Red Cross encourages gifting donations on Giving Tuesday
During the holidays, the American Red Cross hopes you’ll consider bringing comfort and hope to people in need by making donations during their 2018 Holiday Giving Campaign. → Read More
CDC confirms first case of AFM reported in Louisiana in 2018
The CDC is confirming the first case of AFM in the state of Louisiana in 2018. → Read More