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Top WAFB 9 News

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

Movies & TV · United States

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

62% Center coverage: 266 sources

Pentecostal evangelist Jimmy Swaggart has died at 90. The TV preacher was known for fiery crusades against rock music, and was shamed by a sex scandal.See the Story

Louisiana Students Achieve Gains on LEAP Tests in 2025

Education · Louisiana

Louisiana Students Achieve Gains on LEAP Tests in 2025

90% Center coverage: 10 sources

The Louisiana Department of Education released the results from the 2025 LEAP testing that they say shows improvement across students in the state.See the Story

FIREWORKS: Where You Can & Cannot Shoot Them

Independence Day

FIREWORKS: Where You Can & Cannot Shoot Them

87% Center coverage: 8 sources

Some parishes and municipalities, including Baton Rouge, have made it illegal to shoot off fireworks.See the Story

Port Allen Girl Dies After Being Found in Neighbor’s Pool

87% Center coverage: 8 sources

A three-year-old non-verbal Port Allen girl who deputies reported as missing was later found in a swimming pool near her home.Swimming · United States See the Story

Debt collectors on the line: What to do and say

100% Center coverage: 8 sources

When debt collectors call, your next move could cost you or protect you. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to Tayne Law Group about critical questions to ask before paying a penny.Amazon · United States See the Story

AT&T service back after disruption in Baton Rouge, NOLA areas

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

AT&T confirmed service is back to normal after some customers experienced slow phone and internet service on Thursday afternoon, July 3.Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge Read Article

More Arrests ‘Pending’ in Deadly Baton Rouge Shootout, Police Say

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Nearly two weeks have passed since a violent night near a Baton Rouge club led to the death of a 25-year-old woman and left five others hurt.Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge See the Story

Pendant Containing Ashes of Couple’s Late Daughter Returned After It Went Missing 4 Years Ago

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

When their pendant went missing four years ago, Tom and Cathy Hemish were heartbroken and thought they would never see it again.See the Story

LSP: Baton Rouge Man Arrested for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

The investigation was initiated when LSP SVU received a case referral from the FBI involving sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old child.FBI · United States See the Story

Entergy Completes Natural Gas Distribution to Delta Utilities

83% Center coverage: 12 sources

Entergy gas serves around 96,000 homes and businesses in Baton Rouge and Entergy New Orleans gas business serves around 108,000 homes and businesses in New Orleans.Delta · United States See the Story

Louisiana Bans Most Phone Use While Driving

91% Center coverage: 11 sources

It will become illegal next month to use a phone while driving in Louisiana unless it’s for hands-free calls or navigation.Apps See the Story

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