UPDATE: Pentagon lockdown lifted after false alarm: https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/11/pentagon-under-partial-lockdown-heres-why/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

JUST IN: The man accused of killing Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth has been found incompetent to proceed in court, according to officials: https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/11/accused-brpd-sergeant-killer-found-incompetent-stand-trial/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Hammond Police have provided an update on criminal charges against former Gonzales mayoral candidate Kemlyn Lomas: https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/11/kemlyn-lomas-criminal-charges-hinge-autopsy-results-police-say/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

NEW DETAILS: Federal records outline beatings and attempted cover-up by former EBRSO guards: https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/11/federal-records-outline-beatings-attempted-cover-up-by-former-ebrso-guards/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

DEVELOPING: There was no word on what may have triggered the incident: https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/11/pentagon-under-partial-lockdown-heres-why/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Drought Monitor (Thursday, June 11) Above-normal rainfall over the past few weeks has improved the long-term drought conditions in northern Louisiana, Mississippi and along the coast.

Judge weighs in on why former Louisiana mayor, Misty Roberts, was sentenced to just 90 days in jail for having sex with a teenager https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/11/why-did-judge-kent-savoie-sentence-misty-roberts-90-days-jail/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The New York Knicks are only one win away after rallying from 29 points down to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night: https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/11/new-york-knicks-rally-29-points-down-beat-san-antonio-spurs-107-106/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Greenwell Springs Youth Riders Pro Rodeo returns this weekend: https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/11/gsyr-pro-rodeo-returns-baton-rouge/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Port Allen police chief addresses public safety upgrades as some police cars are without radios

“Love that guy to death”: Saints Godchaux thrilled Coach O has returned to LSU

Zachary man arrested on multiple felony charges involving a child

Disc golf community flourishes in Denham Springs after $200,000 park upgrade

BRPD investigating 2 officers accused in separate domestic violence incidents

Officers recognized for DWI enforcement as mother shares son’s story

I-TEAM: Suspect on ankle monitor tracked out of state, clocked at 119 mph

Second shooting at Baker High within 48 hours sends juvenile to hospital

Louisiana launches first youth ATV/UTV safety task force

Police identify 2 persons of interest after innocent woman killed at Hammond gas station

Two men will spend the rest of their lives in prison after being convicted of trafficking victims, including a 13-year-old girl, to an Ascension Parish hotel.

Feds: Ex-East Baton Rouge sheriff’s employees beat handcuffed inmates, filed false reports

Man pleads guilty to multiple child sex crimes https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/10/man-pleads-guilty-multiple-child-sex-crimes/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Man police say was shot by former Gonzales mayoral candidate dies

A new tampering scam is popping up at some gas pumps. Here’s what experts say to look out for ⛽

Mugshots released for 3 men allegedly involved in gun battle between vehicles in West Feliciana Parish https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/06/1-hurt-during-gun-battle-involving-two-vehicles-west-feliciana-parish-authorities-say/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

BREAKING UPDATE: Teen dies after being shot overnight in Baton Rouge

Caregiver arrested, accused of stealing from elderly victim https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/10/caregiver-arrested-accused-stealing-elderly-victim/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Arrest made months after man found fatally shot in vehicle https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/10/arrest-made-after-man-found-fatally-shot-vehicle/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Louisiana SNAP recipients can now earn bonus benefits at Walmart statewide: https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/10/initiative-that-provides-bonus-benefits-snap-recipients-expands-walmart-locations-statewide/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

#BREAKING I-TEAM: Diocese of Baton Rouge clears Our Lady of Mercy employee https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/10/i-team-diocese-baton-rouge-clears-our-lady-mercy-employee/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Loyola Wolfpack moving to NCAA after decades in NAIA https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/10/loyola-wolfpack-moving-ncaa-after-decades-naia/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Victim in critical condition after overnight double shooting

Hammond business increases security after employee killed in gas station shooting https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/10/hammond-business-increases-security-after-employee-killed-gas-station-shooting/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

BREAKING UPDATE: 3 arrested after weekend shooting between vehicles in West Feliciana Parish injured 1 person: https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/06/1-hurt-during-gun-battle-involving-two-vehicles-west-feliciana-parish-authorities-say/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Delivery driver arrested for allegedly throwing cash register at Taco Bell employee https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/10/delivery-driver-arrested-allegedly-throwing-cash-register-taco-bell-employee/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

BRCC summer career camp lets middle schoolers explore future career: https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/10/brcc-summer-career-camp-lets-middle-schoolers-explore-future-careers/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Vote to create breakaway St. George library system pushed back https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/10/vote-create-breakaway-st-george-library-system-pushed-back/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

NEW DETAILS: Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet sentenced to prison https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/09/jury-reaches-verdict-trial-texas-teen-charged-with-murder-school-track-meet-stabbing/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Saints, Pelicans owner Gayle Benson honored with prestigious service award in Washington D.C. https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/09/saints-pelicans-owner-gayle-benson-honored-with-prestigious-service-award-washington-dc/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

One customer drove to the travel center from Lake Charles and said she has visited five times in the past year. https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/10/mississippis-only-buc-ees-marks-one-year-draws-crowds-traffic-concerns/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

A new tech academy is coming to Baton Rouge, but local leaders say they didn't know the details until now. See how the multi-week program plans to prep workers for new careers. PHOTO COURTESY: META https://tinyurl.com/3dvdw42c?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

'What an embarrassment I’ve been to this city': Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts gets 90 days in jail for having sex with teen https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/09/former-deridder-mayor-misty-roberts-be-sentenced-today-child-sex-crimes/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

U.S. Central Command said the strikes would be “a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression.” https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/09/trump-says-us-must-respond-after-iran-downed-us-army-helicopter-near-strait-hormuz/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Orange cat who wandered into a CVS store becomes honorary employee: ‘He loves attention’ https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/09/orange-cat-who-wandered-into-cvs-store-becomes-honorary-employee-he-loves-attention/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The coroner has identified the 74-year-old woman killed in a weekend house fire in Livingston Parish. https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/09/coroner-releases-name-elderly-woman-killed-weekend-house-fire-livingston-parish/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The jury has reached a verdict in the Karmelo Anthony trial. https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/09/jury-reaches-verdict-trial-texas-teen-charged-with-murder-school-track-meet-stabbing/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

A judge has ruled on the competency of a man accused of raping an elderly woman. https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/09/suspect-elderly-womans-rape-is-competent-stand-trial-judge-rules/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Baton Rouge police say an arrest has been made in the 2021 drive-by shooting that killed a 22-year-old man and his 5-year-old nephew. https://tinyurl.com/5ebwpj5d?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Convicted rapist, ex-Saints player Darren Sharper transferred to halfway house https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/09/convicted-rapist-ex-saints-player-darren-sharper-transferred-halfway-house/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Netflix releases first photo of puppy starring in new ‘Scooby-Doo’ series https://www.wafb.com/2026/06/09/netflix-releases-first-photo-puppy-starring-new-scooby-doo-series/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_