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As tributes pour in for fallen BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth, Mayor Sid Edwards is asking that all flags be flown at half staff: https://tinyurl.com/nhkzzcbw?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Recycling company collects tons of food waste to turn into energy A Minnesota recycling company plans to break ground this fall on a project that turns food waste into fuel.

“That’s a really exciting concept to us, to take something that would otherwise sit in a landfill and get a beneficial use out of it." https://www.wafb.com/2025/08/10/recycling-company-collects-tons-food-waste-turn-into-energy/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

The live procession for BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth is expected to start soon. Click here to watch: https://tinyurl.com/nhkzzcbw?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

REST IN PEACE: BRPD Sergeant Caleb Eisworth passes away: https://tinyurl.com/nhkzzcbw?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

When, where and how to watch the Saints vs. Chargers preseason opener: https://tinyurl.com/2y7c8324?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Rabbits spotted with tentacle-like growths on their faces: https://tinyurl.com/5bjeyxyv?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting European nations have rallied behind Ukraine, emphasizing that peace cannot be achieved without Kyiv's involvement.

President Donald Trump said the meeting in Alaska is to discuss ending the war, which has lasted over three years.  https://www.wafb.com/2025/08/10/european-leaders-rally-behind-ukraine-ahead-trump-putin-meeting/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Please hold: Phone companies slow to thwart spam calls, report finds Robocalls and scam texts still flooding your phone? Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman talked to US PIRG about why they gave some phone carriers failing grades when protecting you from scams.

How many robocalls and scam texts still flood your phone? https://www.investigatetv.com/2025/08/01/please-hold-phone-companies-slow-thwart-spam-calls-report-finds/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Softball tournament honors teens killed in 2022 police pursuit, raises money for safety program: https://tinyurl.com/yn2y5edk?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

‘Goo goo ga ga’: Man accused of approaching children wearing a diaper, asking for it to be changed A man in Texas is accused of making lewd comments to a young girl in an elementary school parking lot while wearing only a diaper and pacifier around his neck.

https://www.wafb.com/2025/08/10/goo-goo-ga-ga-man-accused-approaching-children-wearing-diaper-asking-it-be-changed/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Woman killed, man seriously injured after large tree falls on truck during severe weather, officials say https://tinyurl.com/38atcm42?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Decomposing body found believed to be 18-year-old who went missing while visiting cousins A body has been found in a pond near the area where a missing 18-year-old was last seen in Florida, according to authorities.

https://www.wafb.com/2025/08/09/decomposing-body-found-believed-be-18-year-old-who-went-missing-while-visiting-cousins-police-say/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

TPSO: Ponchatoula man arrested on 60 counts of child pornography https://tinyurl.com/4c4tbczc?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

2 injured in food truck accident at Zachary festival Two people were injured Friday evening in an incident involving a food truck at the “It’s Really Hot” Air Balloon Festival in Zachary, according to EMS officials.

2 injured in food truck accident at Zachary's Really Hot Air Balloon Festival
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The police officer killed in a shooting near the CDC headquarters was a former Marine and father of two, with a third on the way: https://tinyurl.com/23954jas?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Local man bottling unique La. flavors: https://tinyurl.com/4kf2t6uu?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Tangipahoa authorities seek 3 ‘persons of interest’ in guns, narcotics investigations: https://tinyurl.com/yc67nu7j?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Officials identify suspect in shooting near CDC headquarters Investigators identified the suspected shooter as Patrick Joseph White, a 30-year-old from Kennesaw.

The suspect’s family told police the suspect was sick, or believed he was sick, and blamed it on the COVID-19 vaccine. https://www.wafb.com/2025/08/09/officials-identify-suspect-shooting-near-cdc-headquarters/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Smart strategies to budget for back-to-school expenses Back-to-school spending doesn’t stop at pencils and paper. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to Virginia Credit Union about how a look back at last year’s budget could save you from sticker s...

How much have you spent on back-to-school expenses this year? https://www.investigatetv.com/2025/08/07/smart-strategies-budget-back-to-school-expenses/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Livingston Parish Library Board votes to keep degree requirement in place for next director, selects interim https://tinyurl.com/y2ee5abe?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Two-year sentence for driver in deadly Tickfaw River boat crash leaves survivors disappointed https://tinyurl.com/4m8sywdf?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

“I think it’s being taken seriously”: Downtown Development District official on River Center hotel talks https://tinyurl.com/3kn2vcy9?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

LSU freshman running back turns himself in on accessory charge A freshman LSU football running back turned himself in to university police early Friday afternoon after an arrest warrant was issued for him on a charge of accessory after the fact, his attorney said...

JUST IN FROM NAKAMOTO: Lindsey released on bond, temporarily suspended from football activities https://tinyurl.com/k79y4bnk?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

‘I just simply said, ‘You’re going to make it’: Neighbors recall helping burn victim after Friday morning house fire caused by an explosion https://tinyurl.com/5x2ewv8y?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

Settlement reached with former trooper who paralyzed Baton Rouge teen in shooting: https://tinyurl.com/3p2c5b7k?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

I-10 eastbound near Highland crash has been clared The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says the eastbound lanes of I-10 near the Highland exit are closed due to a crash with minor injuries.

UPDATE: I-10 eastbound near Highland exit crash has been cleared: https://tinyurl.com/3fmnz6mp?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

I-10 eastbound near Highland exit closed after crash: https://tinyurl.com/3fmnz6mp?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

West Nile virus confirmed in New Orleans, first case reported in humans https://tinyurl.com/bddw3dsa?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

TPSO: Loranger student, parent charged after BB gun incident at school https://tinyurl.com/2t7d7vmb?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb

LSU freshman running back turns himself in on accessory charge A freshman LSU football running back turned himself in to university police early Friday afternoon after an arrest warrant was issued for him on a charge of accessory after the fact, his attorney said...

JUST IN FROM NAKAMOTO: Warrant alleges LSU player knew his friends were wanted https://tinyurl.com/k79y4bnk?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb