Kevin Foster
WAFB
Zachary, LA, United States
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Recent articles by Kevin:
Tiki Tubing sued over LSU athlete’s father’s death
The family of a man who drowned while recreationally tubing on the Amite River has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit. → Read More
BRPD Chief Murphy Paul expected to discuss public safety spending in D.C. Friday
A report from The Associated Press says the president will, “urge cities to spend even more of their coronavirus relief money on public safety” during an event in the Rose Garden Friday. → Read More
Slain La. trooper Adam Gaubert’s name added to national memorial
Master Trooper Adam Gaubert’s name has been added to the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. → Read More
THE INVESTIGATORS: EBR public defender’s office doubles down on ‘mission’ as ‘peer review’ continues
The EBR Parish public defender’s office seeks to reassure the public that it is “working hard” for its clients, at the same time as an ongoing state investigation into allegations of wrongdoing in the office. → Read More
Off-duty officer’s gun stolen during Gonzales car burglaries
Officials said four black males were able to get away with threes firearms, including one belonging to an off-duty law enforcement officer. → Read More
Nightclub shooting in St. Gabriel leaves one hospitalized
One person is fighting for their life after a late-night shooting Saturday, March 26. It happened at a St. Gabriel area nightclub called Foxx Trapp, city police said. → Read More
La. state supreme court says Deray McKesson can be sued for 2016 protest
The announcement published Friday, March 25, was meant to answer questions raised by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Those questions centered on whether the officer can sue the organizer of an event that ends in a crime. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: Former LSP head questioned by La. Speaker of House on Ronald Greene
Exclusive new audio obtained by the 9News Investigators revealed what was said when retired Louisiana State Police (LSP) superintendent Kevin Reeves and his legal team met privately with Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder (R - Gonzales) earlier this year to discuss Ronald Greene’s death investigation. → Read More
Will Wade, Bill Armstrong fired from LSU
LSU has fired head basketball coach Will Wade and associate head coach Bill Armstrong on Saturday, March 12, university officials said. → Read More
Tensions rise in La. redistricting session over outside contract
Now, some lawmakers want to know why it appears the firm’s involvement was only known to a select few → Read More
Residents picking up the pieces after Bradshaw Apartment fire; LSU helping displaced students
Residents picking up the pieces after Bradshaw Apartment fire; LSU helping displaced students. → Read More
Baton Rouge police investigate Sunday shooting on Reulet Avenue
Baton Rouge police investigate a shooting on Reulet Avenue Sunday, Jan. 9. → Read More
Baton Rouge police investigate Government Street double shooting
Baton Rouge Police are investigating a shooting in the 6400 block of Government Street. The shooting was reported before 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 → Read More
After delivery issues, ACT rescheduled for Baton Rouge High testing site
Hundreds of capital area students are scheduled to take the ACT college readiness test in January 2022. → Read More
Baton Rouge leaders contemplate more Tigerland Bridge restrictions
The city of Baton Rouge is considering taking stronger action to prevent partygoers from crossing into an unsafe construction zone near the entrance to Tigerland, including enforcing trespassing laws at the site. → Read More
After cover-up complaint, La. agency investigated over child rape case
Louisiana Inspector General Stephen Street and his office are investigating complaints about how various agencies handled an alleged child rape case. → Read More
One killed, four others injured in Baton Rouge shooting
Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) officers are investigating an early morning shooting on Plank Road. → Read More
One killed, four others injured in Baton Rouge shooting
Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) officers are investigating an early morning shooting on Plank Road. → Read More
Blamed for deadly evacuation, La. nursing home operator wants lawsuits scrapped
Since the end of October, attorneys defending Bob Dean in several legal fights have gone on the offensive, asking judges to toss out lawsuits related to a deadly evacuation. → Read More
Judges double down on decision to block vaccine mandate on bigger businesses
The panel initially ruled the mandate cannot be enforced last week after business owners across the South filed lawsuits. → Read More