Former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson is back in jail. The judge handling Jefferson's charges stemming from last year's bar fight ruled that Jefferson's arrest on drug charges violated his bond. WAFB's Jim Shannon will have more on 9News at 5.
Later, on 9News at 6: Less than a day after hunters discovered a skull and bone fragments in Ascension Parish, authorities were able to identify the remains as those of Robert Alexis. WAFB's Tyana Williams talked to his family and will have more tonight at 6.
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Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >
Hawaii police are searching for a missing Portland woman who vanished in Waikiki early Thursday, two days before her 29th birthday. Ivanice Harris was to spend about two weeks in Hawaii to celebrate herMore >
Ivanice Harris was last seen at 2:15 a.m. early Thursday morning talking to a man outside a bar on Lewers Street in Waikiki.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:08:03 GMT
A 17-year-old Dundee boy died after crashing his family's Suburban in Newberg. It happened Saturday around 5 PM. Police say the boy took the corner too quickly, and slid off the road. They say he tiredMore >
A 17-year-old Dundee boy died after crashing his family's Suburban in Newberg.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:57 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:57:11 GMT
The old saying goes, "If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen." Perhaps, this applies to Kitchen Nightmares, as well. An Arizona bakery was featured on Friday's episode of the Gordon RamseyMore >
The old saying goes, "If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen." Perhaps, this applies to Kitchen Nightmares, as well.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:26:50 GMT
Portland fire crews had to deal with more than flames at a North Portland house fire.Crews responded to reports of a house fire just before 8:30 a.m. on North Oswego Avenue in the St. Johns neighborhood.More >
Portland fire crews had to deal with more than flames at a North Portland house fire.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 1:59 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:59:08 GMT
A 3-year-old child remains in a Portland hospital after being bit by a pit bull in Vancouver. Witnesses reported the child was bleeding from her face after the dog attack at a home on Northeast 80th StreetMore >
A 3-year-old child remains in a Portland hospital after being bit by a pit bull in Vancouver.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 10:42 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:42:50 GMT
An off-duty corrections officer played a vital role in the capture of an escaped inmate in Washington on Saturday.Officer Brandy Boyer was on her way to work at the Larch Corrections Center around 5 a.m.More >
An off-duty corrections officer played a vital role in the capture of an escaped inmate in Washington on Saturday.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 10:39 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:39:51 GMT
A 14-year-old will face several charges after being chased by police in a stolen vehicle early this morning. A police spokesman says it all started in Marion County at about 3:20 a.m. today, when a hitMore >
A 14-year-old will face several charges after being chased by police in a stolen vehicle early this morning. A police spokesman says it all started in Marion County at about 3:20 a.m. today, when a hitMore >
An Oregon girl abducted as a baby and missing for 18 years finally emerged in Dallas this week when her mother turned herself in to authorities, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Department. More >
An Oregon girl abducted as a baby and missing for 18 years finally emerged in Dallas this week when her mother turned herself in to authorities, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Department.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:50:26 GMT
Sherry Lakey said her 32-year-old son, Scott, would probably be dead if it wasn't for a group of quick thinking neighbors. "He's doing ok," she said. "Thankfully, because he has two little girls to thinkMore >
Sherry Lakey said her 32-year-old son, Scott, would probably be dead if it wasn't for a group of quick-thinking neighbors.More >
