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Southern University Human Jukebox to perform at Senior Bowl
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (168+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Southern University's Human Jukebox marching band will perform at the Panini Senior Bowl on Jan. 31 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The band announced the performance on social media on Wednesday. The 1:30 p.m. CT kickoff will…...
Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade set to roll Feb. 14
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (143+ words) Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade set to roll Feb. 14wafb.com Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade set to roll Feb. 14 I-TEAM: Plaquemine councilwoman facing felony charges over alleged voter fraud Local politicians rush to fill Letlow's House seat after Senate campaign…...
This new website helps parents monitor the content their children watch online
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (67+ words) This new website helps parents monitor the content their children watch online'WAFB This new website helps parents monitor the content their children watch online These are the top 5 emerging infectious diseases ICE officer seen kneeing detained man in the head…...
Height requirement issued for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime production
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (86+ words) Height requirement issued for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime production'WAFB Height requirement issued for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime production U.S. Border Patrol agent detains US citizen, tells him it's 'because of your accent' Border Patrol agent detains US citizen, tells…...
Infant, man in his 80s found living in ‘deplorable conditions’ with bugs crawling on them
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (84+ words) Infant, man in his 80s found living in "deplorable conditions" with bugs crawling on them'WAFB Infant, man in his 80s found living in "deplorable conditions" with bugs crawling on them Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor "Multiple fatalities" reported following fire…...
Twin artists turn everyday materials into extraordinary sculptures
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (395+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Inside a Baton Rouge studio, 25-year-old twins Denise and Desiree Verrett are building sculptures one straw at a time. "Yeah we've always worked together," one of the sisters said. The partnership has taken them around the…...
BRCC expands theater program, plans to open community performance space
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (272+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge Community College is expanding its performing arts program under new leadership, with plans to add courses and open theater facilities to community groups. Dr. Sarah Klocke, the college's new theater manager, is working to…...
Former Lt. Gov to host history series at Old Governor’s Mansion
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (314+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, the Old Governor's Mansion is highlighting Louisiana's unique contributions to American culture, politics, and history. The Secretary of State's Office, which oversees the Old Governor's Mansion, announced a four-part history…...
Jay Dardenne talks new lecture series on what makes Louisiana unique
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (62+ words) Jay Dardenne talks new lecture series on what makes Louisiana unique'WAFB Jay Dardenne talks new lecture series on what makes Louisiana unique Long-awaited $50 million development to bring grocery store, retail to North Baton Rouge 9News Now 9 p.m. - Friday, Jan. 16 Baker police seek…...
"Great Reunion" exhibit highlights African American migration, culture
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (66+ words) "Great Reunion" exhibit highlights African American migration, culture'WAFB "Great Reunion" exhibit highlights African American migration, culture Long-awaited $50 million development to bring grocery store, retail to North Baton Rouge 9News Now 9 p.m. - Friday, Jan. 16 Baker police seek help identifying suspect in driveway theft…...