Elizabeth Bourgeois

Louisiana

Reporter at WAFB-TV (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Tickfaw 200 going on in Livingston Parish

1 week ago | fox8live.com | Elizabeth Bourgeois

LLIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Tickfaw 200 poker run is a fundraising event in Livingston Parish to improve its local community by providing services, resources and funding to its citizens and law enforcement, while having fun on the water. “You can cut up and just be free, I raised my whole family around the boats, and we love it,” said Stephen Roger, a boater in the Tickfaw 200. Stephen and his wife Holly say the water is a second home.
Video captures shots fired inside BR Amazon warehouse

2 weeks ago | ksla.com | Elizabeth Bourgeois

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Video of a deadly shooting at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Baton Rouge shows the gunfire actually broke out just inside the facility, according to officials who have viewed it. RELATED: Amazon employee wanted after former co-worker killed in shooting at Baton Rouge facilityThe video reportedly shows two men taking part in a heated verbal argument just outside the building before one of them, 21-year-old Daylon Anthony, opens a glass door and rushes inside.
Flooding in Addis leaves residents dealing with the aftermath

2 weeks ago | kplctv.com | Elizabeth Bourgeois

ADDIS, La. (WAFB) - Flash flooding in West Baton Rouge filled multiple homes in Addis. The water is gone, but what is left will take much longer to fix. Justin Bush was one of many people who watched their home fill with water, and he’s already had to throw out a bunch of stuff. “We watched as it started climbing the sofa, there’s nothing else you can do, but look at the water flow in,” said Bush. Bush says he sat hopelessly on his steps hoping the water didn’t get too high.
First responders training to keep you safe during emergency rescues no matter the situation

Feb 2, 2025 | msn.com | Elizabeth Bourgeois

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Local restaurants are feeling the impact of rising egg prices

Jan 30, 2025 | wafb.com | Elizabeth Bourgeois

Egg prices are through the roof with an average of over $4.15 a dozen.
Snow may have saved crawfish, some Louisiana crops from freeze

Jan 27, 2025 | kadn.com | Elizabeth Bourgeois

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Crawfish is a multi-million dollar industry here in Louisiana, so when snow fell in South Louisiana, there was a concern for this year’s season.
Experts share hunting tips after hunter accidentally shot by another in Zachary

Dec 27, 2024 | wafb.com | Elizabeth Bourgeois

There are things people can do before hunting to protect themselves and those around them.
Louisiana first responders still providing relief after Hurricane Helene

Oct 2, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Elizabeth Bourgeois

ShareBATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana first responders, including the Baton Rouge Fire Department, are still stationed in the southeast part of the country to help the areas hit by Hurricane Helene. “We’re going road by road, looking at every structure, opening up a lot of roads, there’s still a lot of roads that are closed by downed power lines, trees blocking roads,” said Baton Rouge Fire Chief, Michael Kimble.
Drivers worried about road work starting in front of Prairieville High School

Aug 15, 2024 | wafb.com | Elizabeth Bourgeois

PRAIRIEVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Back-to-school traffic around the new Prairieville High School just got more complicated thanks to a new construction project on the same road. It's got people living nearby frustrated and wondering why construction can't wait until school is on break. "It's bad enough, the traffic on this road because of the school and now it's going to be even worse," said Diane Webb, a neighbor of the high school.
Parents react to new program that helps parents behind on child support get their license back

Aug 9, 2024 | wafb.com | Elizabeth Bourgeois

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Department of Children and Family Services created a new program called 'On The Road Again' to help non-custodial parents who are behind on child support payments get their license reinstated. However, some custodial parents have concerns. "The ones that are trying you know, I agree with it. But like in my situation, it never changes," said Peggy Penton, a custodial parent.