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President Trump posted a photo suggesting New Mexico could be renamed "New America." https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/07/trump-posts-photo-suggesting-new-mexico-could-be-renamed-new-america/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
Gas prices skyrocket to a record high for Labor Day weekend ⛽ https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/07/gas-prices-skyrocket-record-high-labor-day-weekend/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
Gas prices skyrocket to a record high for Labor Day weekend
Labor Day gas prices are nearly $1 higher than last year. See what’s driving gasoline and diesel prices and when fuel costs may decline.
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A night to remember turned into a nightmare to get home for some fans using rideshare services at LSU's first home game of the season. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/07/some-lsu-fans-face-rideshare-struggles-after-clemson-win/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
Here's what's open and closed on Labor Day ⤵ https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/07/heres-whats-open-closed-labor-day/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
Here’s what’s open and closed on Labor Day
From bank closures to rising gas prices near $4.10/gallon, here's everything open and closed on Labor Day 2026 — plus the holiday's 1882 origins.
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BREAKING UPDATE: Police shot a man accused of threatening people with a rifle at Jaguar Plaza on Harding Boulevard, according to preliminary information. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/06/one-injured-shooting-harding-boulevard/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
Officers shoot man accused of threatening people with rifle at Baton Rouge apartment complex
One person was injured in a shooting on Harding Boulevard.
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RT @HenryBlakes: HEAT ALERT: Heat Advisory in effect on Labor Day due to dangerous heat index values #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather https…
WATCH: Lane Kiffin celebrates after Jordan Ross’ pick-six helped seal LSU’s 51-10 win over Clemson in Kiffin’s coaching debut Saturday night. 🐯🏈
A moringa leaf powder recall has been issued due to potential Salmonella contamination, posing health risks to consumers. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/05/moringa-leaf-powder-recalled-potential-salmonella-contamination/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
Moringa leaf powder recalled for potential salmonella contamination
Foods Alive is recalling some moringa leaf powders due to possible salmonella contamination.
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In Missouri, a man survived a freak accident after a bulldozer seat and fuel cell broke loose, causing the vehicle to roll over his legs. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/06/man-partially-crushed-by-bulldozer-after-freak-accident/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
Man partially crushed by bulldozer after freak accident
Luck may be what helped a Cedar County man survive an accident in Missouri when a bulldozer partially rolled over him.
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Generations of supporters gathered outside Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge for the first tailgate of the season. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/05/lsu-fans-tailgate-ahead-lane-kiffins-first-game-head-coach/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
LSU fans tailgate ahead of Lane Kiffin’s first game as head coach
LSU fans packed tailgates outside Tiger Stadium for Lane Kiffin’s first home game, where decades-old traditions met new excitement for the season.
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A winning start to the Lane Kiffin era. 🐯 LSU takes down Clemson 51-10 in Kiffin’s coaching debut at Tiger Stadium. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/05/lsu-vs-clemson-lane-kiffin-makes-tigers-coaching-debut/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
LSU dominates Clemson 51-10 in Lane Kiffin’s debut
A new chapter for the Tigers begins Saturday night.
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JAGS WIN! 🐆🏈 Southern University defeats Kentucky State 34-15 at A.W. Mumford Stadium. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/05/southern-vs-kentucky-state-jaguars-open-aw-mumford-stadium/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
Southern defeats Kentucky State for Marshall Faulk’s first win
Southern University football is back on the Bluff.
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Tiger Stadium is rocking tonight! 🐯🔥 LSU fans are bringing the energy as the Tigers take a commanding lead over Clemson in Lane Kiffin’s debut.
Tiger Stadium is rocking tonight! 🐯🔥 LSU fans are bringing the energy as the Tigers take a commanding lead over Clemson in Lane Kiffin’s debut.
FLAU’JAE HAS TIGER STADIUM READY TO ROAR! 🐯🔥 The LSU star is hyping up the crowd as the Tigers get set to kick off against Clemson in Death Valley.
RT @HenryBlakes: Storms and dangerous heat through Labor Day #BatonRouge #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather
A Gonzales author spent years turning her childhood imagination into a published reality, hitting Barnes & Noble shelves this month. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/05/gonzales-author-publishes-debut-novel-elegant-mayhem/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
LSU has not added Dae’Quan Wright or Zxavian Harris to the roster submitted for its game against Clemson. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/05/lsu-does-not-add-daequan-wright-zxavian-harris-roster-clemson-game-report-says/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
LSU does not add Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris to roster for Clemson game, report says
LSU has not added Dae’Quan Wright or Zxavian Harris to the roster submitted for its game against Clemson.
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One person was injured in a shooting on Y.A. Tittle Avenue, the Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/05/1-injured-shooting-ya-tittle-avenue/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
One injured in shooting on Y.A. Tittle Avenue
One person was injured in a shooting on Y.A. Tittle Avenue, The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed.
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🏈 Week 1 of Sportsline Friday Nite airs tonight! Watch LIVE high school football scores, highlights on WAFB, YouTube, and the 9News app at 10:10 p.m. CT. ⤵️ https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/04/2026-sportsline-friday-nite-week-1/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
2026 Sportsline Friday Nite: Week 1
High school teams in the Capitol Region and surrounding areas kicked off with Week 1 of the football season on Thursday, Sep. 3, and Friday, Sep. 4.
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I-TEAM: Bipartisan bill seeks uniform rules for college athletics as disputes mount https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/04/i-team-bipartisan-bill-seeks-uniform-rules-college-athletics-disputes-mount/
I-TEAM: Bipartisan bill seeks uniform rules for college athletics as disputes mount
Protect College Sports Act cited in Louisiana court hearing and by LSU president Friday.
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LSU grounds crew preps Tiger Stadium field ahead of season opener https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/04/lsu-grounds-crew-preps-tiger-stadium-field-ahead-season-opener/
LSU grounds crew preps Tiger Stadium field ahead of season opener
Members of the LSU grounds crew are painting the field at Tiger Stadium ahead of the team’s upcoming game, using hundreds of gallons of paint in the process.
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I-TEAM: Widow of fallen Iberville deputy asks for change of venue, recusal of judges. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/04/i-team-widow-fallen-iberville-deputy-asks-change-venue-recusal-judges/
I-TEAM: Widow of fallen Iberville deputy asks for change of venue, recusal of judges
The motion asks to move the trial because the trial venue is in the very building where Deputy Charles Riley was shot and killed.
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The College Gameday crew is on campus at LSU! 🏈🎉 Catch the pregame show Saturday ahead of the LSU-Clemson matchup. https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/04/lsus-quad-host-espns-college-gameday-saturday-morning/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
Civil summonses have been issued for Lane Kiffin, top university leadership as part of the SEC’s federal lawsuit against LSU https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/04/lsus-lane-kiffin-university-leaders-issued-federal-summonses-sec-roster-lawsuit/
LSU’s Lane Kiffin, university leaders issued federal summonses in SEC roster lawsuit
Civil summonses have been officially issued for LSU Head Football Coach Lane Kiffin and top university leadership as part of the Southeastern Conference’s federal lawsuit against the school.
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#BREAKING Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after jury can't reach a verdict https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/04/single-juror-may-prevent-verdict-lindsay-clancy-trial-deliberations-resume/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
LIVE: Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after jury can’t reach a verdict
The top court in Massachusetts has refused to stop the judge in the Lindsay Clancy case from declaring a mistrial, the judge said in court on Friday, after jurors said for a third time they could not ...
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College GameDay is here for the LSU-Clemson matchup. Drop your score predictions 👇 https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/04/lsus-quad-host-espns-college-gameday-saturday-morning/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
LSU’s Quad to host ESPN’s College Gameday Saturday Morning
College football’s top-rated pregame show will broadcast live from LSU’s quad from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday.
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EBR’s 100-day cleanup effort concludes in north Baton Rouge neighborhood https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/04/ebrs-100-day-cleanup-effort-concludes-north-baton-rouge-neighborhood/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
EBR’s 100-day cleanup effort concludes in north Baton Rouge neighborhood
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards said a 100-day cleanup initiative targeting a north Baton Rouge neighborhood is complete, reporting progress in the city’s effort to address blight.
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Frozen berries sold at Walmart are recalled. Here’s what to know 👇 https://www.wafb.com/2026/09/04/frozen-berries-sold-walmart-are-recalled-heres-what-know/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wafb
Frozen berries sold at Walmart are recalled. Here’s what to know
You may want to check your freezer; some frozen berries sold at Walmart have been recalled.
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