Michael Simoneaux

PAINCOURTVILLE, La. (WAFB) - A man is locked up after he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office. Marcus Boutain Jr., 27, is facing multiple charges following the pursuit that took place on Friday, Ja... See more

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The USDA has revealed new details about a $12 billion aid program for farmers in Louisiana and across the country. The program is meant to provide a boost to farmers who have been impacted by tariffs and other factors. Many of th... See more

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The third case of measles in 2025 has been reported in Louisiana. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, the case was reported in Region 9, which includes Livingston Parish, St. Helena Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Tangip... See more

ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Troopers have issued a new Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory for a missing teen. According to Louisiana State Police, Kaidyn Chevalier, 13, hasn’t been seen since the afternoon of Saturday, November 8. Kaidyn Cheval... See more

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Senator John Kennedy introduced two bills that would prevent members of Congress from getting paid during a government shutdown. His proposals come as the current shutdown is on track to potentially become the longest in U.S. his... See more