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After a tragic house fire Saturday morning, a tight-knit Denham Springs family spent the day mourning three lost loved ones and recovering family mementos from the home's still-warm ashes. James Garrett, 96, his great-granddaughter, 22-year-old Kirsten Vidrine, and her best friend, 20-year-old Danielle Ricard, died...

BATON ROUGE — Three people were injured in an overnight shooting on Florida Boulevard on Sunday. According to officials, the shooting occurred around 3:40 a.m., leaving two people on the scene injured. The two victims were transported to a local hospital, with one in serious condition. Officials said a...

Greg Williams was still on “cloud nine” Friday after his son, Kam Williams, was part of Kentucky’s dramatic comeback win at LSU that ended with Malachi Moreno’s 15-foot shot at the buzzer to give UK the win. Kam Williams had five points, two steals and one...

ST. GABRIEL - The body of an inmate at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is being taken for an autopsy so investigators can determine the cause of death. Officials with the Iberville Parish Coroner's Office said the body was picked up Sunday and more information will come after further testing. The...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Construction began on a 150-day road improvement project in the Banks neighborhood of Scotlandville, marking the first road work the community has seen in 25 years. The project will repair 20 roads between Scenic Highway and Interstate 110, including pothole repairs and new LED...

The LSU Tiger Girls Dance Team got off to the perfect start on their quest to win a fifth national title on Friday as they topped their group in the prelims of the Universal Dance Association College Nationals. The Tiger Girls performed to Britney Spears’ “Oops!…I did it again” in...

DENHAM SPRINGS --- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that a new traffic signal has been installed in Denham Springs on LA 1026 (Juban Rd.) at its intersection with Forrest Delatte Rd. in Livingston Parish. The signal will begin normal operation on Thursday, January...

Lane Kiffin’s LSU is aiming to address its offensive line issues by targeting Colorado transfer Jordan Seaton. But landing him won’t be easy, as the recruitment has become crowded with not only SEC programs but also ACC powerhouses showing strong interest and hosting visits. Now, it’s Kiffin’s chance to sell his...

ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - For the first time ever, a Mardi Gras parade in Zachary will give hometown crowds the chance to let the good times roll. The 2026 inaugural Zachary Mardi Gras parade is set to make its way through the streets on Sunday, February 15, at 2 p.m. The route starts at Church Street Park, continues...

An arrest warrant has been issued for a controversial U.S. hunter. Authorities have released an arrest warrant for a U.S. hunter in Louisiana. The hunter was accused of shooting and killing a deer on private property. The shooting happened in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "The East Feliciana Parish ...