WAFB (Unofficial)

La. bill targeting stolen valor heads to Senate floor Measure would criminalize fraudulent claims of military service, awards.

La. bill targeting stolen valor heads to Senate floor
https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/12/la-bill-targeting-stolen-valor-heads-senate-floor/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

https://tinyurl.com/yubarm2z

PREPARE NOW: Tornado threat possible Wednesday night — Here’s what you need to know This event could bring isolated strong storms, damaging winds, localized flooding, and a few tornadoes to our area.

PREPARE NOW: Tornado Threat Possible Wednesday Night — Here’s What You Need to Know https://tinyurl.com/yubarm2z

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting at Boardwalk Drive hotel The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a suspect in a fatal shooting at a hotel on Boardwalk Drive.

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting at Boardwalk Drive hotel https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/suspect-arrested-connection-fatal-shooting-boardwalk-drive-hotel/

BRPD investigating fatal shooting on North 49th Street The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place in the 1000 block of North 49th Street on Wednesday morning.

BRPD investigating fatal shooting on North 49th Street https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/brpd-investigating-fatal-shooting-north-49th-street/

Baton Rouge teen sets American weightlifting record https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/baton-rouge-teen-sets-american-weightlifting-record/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

10-year-old girl dies in ‘accidental’ shooting involving another child on Government Street A girl died in what Baton Rouge police say appears to be an accidental shooting.

Superintendent releases statement about tragic deaths of 2 children in Baton Rouge
https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/10-year-old-girl-dies-apparent-accidental-shooting-government-st-baton-rouge/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

LSU student arrested after throwing bottles from balcony at Florida spring break rental An LSU student was arrested during spring break after deputies said he threw glass bottles from a balcony at a rental home in Miramar Beach, Florida

https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/lsu-student-arrested-after-throwing-bottles-balcony-florida-spring-break-rental/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Trump’s Education Secretary supports Governor’s push to double funding for LA GATOR Secretary of The Department of Education Linda McMahon endorsed Governor Jeff Landry’s request to the state legislature to double the funding for the LA GATOR program.

Trump’s Education Secretary supports Governor’s push to double funding for LA GATOR
https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/trumps-education-secretary-supports-governors-push-double-funding-la-gator/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

#BREAKING I-TEAM: Suspect accused of raping 94-year-old, now accused in four rapes https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/i-team-suspect-accused-raping-94-year-old-now-accused-four-rapes/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

3rd suspect arrested in St. Amant bar fight Ascension Parish Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two men in connection with a large fight at a bar along Highway 431 in St. Amant and are searching for a third suspect

UPDATE: 3rd suspect arrested in St. Amant bar fight: https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/10/2-arrested-st-amant-bar-fight-third-suspect-sought/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Hammond man arrested in fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/hammond-man-arrested-fatal-hit-and-run-that-killed-bicyclist/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Matt Snell, who scored the Jets’ only TD in the Super Bowl upset of Colts, has died at age 84 https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/matt-snell-who-scored-jets-only-td-super-bowl-upset-colts-has-died-age-84/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

I-TEAM: 94-year-old rape victim suffered broken bones, improving daily A 94-year-old rape victim has been discharged from the hospital and is improving daily, according to people familiar with her family who spoke with the WAFB I-Team on Wednesday.

The 94-year-old woman raped in her home last week is now out of the hospital. Here’s an update on her condition.
https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/i-team-94-year-old-rape-victim-suffered-broken-bones-improving-daily/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

#BREAKING Coroner's office identifies child killed in 'accidental' shooting on Government Street https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/girl-dies-apparent-accidental-shooting-government-st-baton-rouge/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Elliss, who was drafted by the Saints in 2019, spent his most recent three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, where he led the team in tackles in each of the last two seasons. https://tinyurl.com/3bkku9py?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

River Road African American Museum reopens doors following 2 years of renovations The museum is celebrating 32 years of preserving African American history, with a two‑day event packed with activities Friday and Saturday.

River Road African American Museum reopens doors following 2 years of renovations: https://www.wafb.com/2026/03/11/river-road-african-american-museum-opens-doors-following-2-years-renovations/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

RT @JaredWAFB: Tracking a STRONG COLD FRONT that looks to move through our area Wednesday night. We're at a level two slight risk of severe…

Community reacts following death of girl in apparent accidental shooting in Baton Rouge: https://tinyurl.com/mrxmct2r?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Public’s help needed to identify person connected to Airline Hwy. shooting, police say: https://tinyurl.com/4z96j9sn?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

3 hurt, 10 displaced after car crashes into duplex in St. George: https://tinyurl.com/4ptjbm46?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Bluebonnet roundabout moves closer to approval after years of delays: https://tinyurl.com/yja7pw7f?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

The NOPD said the wounded soldier was taken for emergency treatment at a hospital: https://tinyurl.com/464k99hp?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Jury selection process continues in Melanie Curtin retrial: https://tinyurl.com/5974c9s6?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

The Louisiana House Transportation Committee passed House Bill 221 on Tuesday in a 12-2 vote: https://tinyurl.com/4vvxfefy?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Lawmakers are trying to see if they can raise the minimum wage in Louisiana. What do you think?

DISH drops WAFB from its service: https://tinyurl.com/4fw6cbv9?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

NEW DETAILS: Female juvenile injured in shooting in Baton Rouge, police say: https://tinyurl.com/39r6rrc8?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Police said a juvenile was shot in Baton Rouge Tuesday afternoon. Officers have responded to a scene along Government Street. WAFB will have the latest in a live report on 9News at 5: https://tinyurl.com/snsx84d8?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

A juvenile has been injured in a shooting in Baton Rouge, police said: https://tinyurl.com/snsx84d8?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb