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Inspection sticker might go away but five parishes will still have to check emissions
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (367+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana drivers could soon replace their annual vehicle safety inspection sticker with a self-installed QR code under a proposal backed by the governor and House lawmakers. The change would eliminate the requirement for third-party safety inspections,…...
Gordon Mc Kernan launches 2026 Gordon's Grads laptop giveaway for Louisiana seniors
1+ week, 1+ day ago (261+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana high school seniors can apply for 15 free laptops through attorney Gordon Mc Kernan's 2026 Gordon's Grads giveaway if they're graduating this year and enrolling in college, community college or trade school this fall. Louisiana personal injury…...
Louisiana PSC approves programs to pay residents for lowering electricity use at peak hours
3+ week, 1+ day ago (374+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Public Service Commission approved five demand response programs for Entergy Louisiana customers that will save residents money on their electricity bills while also helping to reduce the strain on the electricity grid. The demand…...
Louisiana attorney general asks 3 judges to recuse themselves from state cases
3+ week, 1+ day ago (253+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is asking three judges who are suing her to recuse themselves from cases involving her office. Murrill said her office has nearly 100 cases pending before judge Donald Johnson, the chief judge…...
Freezing temperatures return to South Louisiana
3+ week, 4+ day ago (249+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Breezy conditions are ushering in much cooler air following a strong cold front, setting the stage for freezing temperatures to return early Tuesday morning Temperatures are noticeably cooler this morning following a squall line that moved…...
Louisiana lawmakers split on US strikes against Iran
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (473+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana's congressional delegation is divided over U. S. military strikes launched against Iran Saturday, with two representatives offering sharply different assessments of the action's legality and potential impact on the state. Letlow: Iran ignored repeated warnings Rep. Julia…...
Entergy Louisiana offers free tax assistance at Super Tax Day events
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (247+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Entergy Louisiana customers can receive free tax preparation assistance from IRS-certified volunteers at upcoming Super Tax Day events throughout Louisiana this tax season. The free service includes assistance with income tax filing and information about tax…...
Thousands without power as winter weather continues in Louisiana
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (485+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - State officials continue to provide resources and emergency services as winter weather rolls on throughout Louisiana. New dash cam video from the Louisiana State Police in Natchitoches Parish shows a tree falling onto a road, painting…...
Baton Rouge fire officials urge smoke alarm installation after 10 Louisiana deaths
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Fire officials are urging residents to install working smoke alarms after 10 people died in Louisiana house fires this January, all in homes without functioning smoke detectors. Baton Rouge Fire Chief Kimble made an urgent plea to…...
Ice, freezing rain and brutal cold arrive in stages across Louisiana this weekend
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (709+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana is entering a critical stretch of winter weather as a powerful system moves into the state this weekend, bringing the threat of ice, freezing rain and several days of bitter cold. Forecasters say the storm…...