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The tradition of television in Baton Rouge began on April 19, 1953, when WAFB signed on the air as the second television station in Louisiana. Over the following decades, Channel 9 created the number one news organization in south Louisiana, covering local, state, and regional news. Today, WAFB brings its viewers 30 hours of news programming each week. Presently, Louisiana's News Channel is the on

ly network station in the market to air a complete rebroadcast of every locally produced newscast, plus a live weekend noon news product on our second cable station, Cable Channel 9. Our anchors, reporters, producers and photographers have won numerous awards from the Associated Press and the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. A number of investigative reports by WAFB 9 News on various topics have even resulted in changes in state law. While news and programming are our broadcast trademarks, WAFB is constantly being honored for its community service. Channel 9 donates over $1.25 million in public service air time each year. The list of station promotions to help local non-profit organizations is lengthy, with our St. Vincent de Paul Uniform Drive, Assess the Need and the Volunteer!

A third-generation farmer from Tensas Parish is seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Jamie Davis explains ...
06/25/2026

A third-generation farmer from Tensas Parish is seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Jamie Davis explains why he’s launching a bid for Washington.

EKGs to IVs in a moving vehicle, local nurses are training alongside EMS to shave every possible second off life-saving ...
06/24/2026

EKGs to IVs in a moving vehicle, local nurses are training alongside EMS to shave every possible second off life-saving heart attack response times.

06/24/2026

A teenager accused of being involved in a shooting on LSU’s campus during the homecoming football game has been found guilty, according to District Attorney Hillar Moore.

The district attorney said a juvenile court judge found Kyiveon Keller, 17, guilty on Tuesday, June 23, of two counts of attempted second-degree murder, illegal carrying of a firearm on school property, and illegal possession of a firearm by a juvenile. Keller was 16 years old at the time of the shooting.

06/24/2026

Madison Prep has made practicing on Thanksgiving week a habit.

Since 2018, the Chargers have reached the quarterfinals every year but once. Unfortunately for them, the quarterfinals is usually where their journey ends.

Madison Prep is now back on a mission to win the program’s second state championship and first since 2020.

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Charges are moving forward against a Baton Rouge man accused of attempted murder while out on bond in a separate attempt...
06/24/2026

Charges are moving forward against a Baton Rouge man accused of attempted murder while out on bond in a separate attempted double-murder case.

A Georgia Dollar General manager was shot and killed following a dispute with a customer. Investigators say the incident...
06/24/2026

A Georgia Dollar General manager was shot and killed following a dispute with a customer. Investigators say the incident began during a transaction for a grocery item.

06/24/2026

Pastor Tony Spell addressed the media, speaking about his battery arrest during a news conference.

Speaking from the Life Tabernacle Church, where he serves as faith leader, Pastor Spell repeated the alleged threats he says the neighbor hurled at his family.

Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly has landed a new job in college football. Here is where he is headed next.
06/24/2026

Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly has landed a new job in college football. Here is where he is headed next.

06/24/2026

NAKAMOTO: New video with audio shows closer look at the brawl across the street from Life Tabernacle Church.

06/24/2026

Flights out of Baton Rouge delayed after small plane experiences issue

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