Man who murdered La. State Trooper, Prairieville woman headed to Angola following sentencing
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man who murdered a Louisiana State Trooper and a Prairieville woman in a three-parish crime spree is headed to Angola. For the 2021 crimes, sentencing was finalized for Matthew Mire in Livingston Parish on Monday, July 21. In all, he has received two life sentences plus an additional...
309 Years Behind Bars: Unpacking Louisiana’s Record Prison Sentence
What's the longest prison sentence ever handed out in Louisiana history? Not counting life sentences because multiple lifetimes add up quickly. The badge of honor goes to Robert Thompson (AKA John Lawson) from Zachary, Louisiana. He was sentenced to 309 years behind bars, which became a federal record for one of the...
A few weeks out from start of school, parents struggle to enroll kids after...
BATON ROUGE - With school right around the corner, some parents whose children attended the now-closed IDEA Bridge and IDEA Innovative charter schools are having trouble transferring their kids to a new school. “The only documentation that most of us had at the time when we went back to Bridge...
Beyond a honk and a wave: The heartwarming friendship between Baton Rouge boy, garbage...
BATON ROUGE - It's a friendship that will make you smile; a young boy and the garbage truck driver who does the rounds in his neighborhood have become buddies. The boy's father, Karl Shuman, will tell you the bond goes beyond a honk and a wave. "We know each other...
Benefit for BRPD officer raises thousands
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Just over a month ago, Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Caleb Eisworth was hit by a car while on his department motorcycle. He has been in serious condition since then. Groups across the community have been pitching in with fundraisers to help. One friend of Sgt. Eisworth, Stormie Hill, is the...
Oppressive heat and humidity start the week, ending with tropical activity
Get ready for a sweltering start to the week. Climatologist Dr. Barry Keim with LSU Health says the region is heading into the peak of summer heat but this time, it’s not just the temperatures causing concern.
Heat advisory issued for Laplace, Slidell, others
The heat is returning in full force to south Louisiana over the next few days, starting with temperatures that will feel like up to 110 degrees on Monday. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and more are likely this week, forecasters said. The heat advisory includes most […]
Baton Rouge men accused of injuring woman in Lafayette, violently resisting arrest
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Two Baton Rouge men are facing charges after a violent encounter in Lafayette over the weekend that left a woman injured and in which one of them kicked out a police window while the other spit on officers, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
Southern University Expels Fraternity Following Caleb Wilson’s Death
Southern University has expelled the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity from campus following an investigation into the alleged hazing death of 20-year-old student Caleb Wilson.
One in custody after Monday morning burglary attempt, standoff
Typically celebrated in the summer and winter, Restaurant Week allows restaurant enthusiasts to take advantage of select menus with unique pricing. The menus consist of a three-course meal style with a fixed price, often containing an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. This Week is Summer Restaurant Week. Updated: 10...
