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WAFB's Donna Britt presented key to New Roads

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, 4:01pm

WAFB's Donna Britt presented key to New Roads

Our very own WAFB Anchor Donna Britt was honored today, April 11, with a key to the city of New Roads. The key was presented by Mayor Robert Myer.

Britt was speaking at a cancer survivor's luncheon. It was one of the most successful luncheons in its 15-year history, according to organizers Bobby Bizzette and Jeanne LeJeune.

Point Coupee Hospital was there setting up appointments for mammograms. Susan G. Komen was one of the sponsors.

Others in attendance included Sheriff Bud Torres, former WAFB Meteorologist Mike Graham and his wife Gloria who is also a cancer survivor.

Residents are excited that 9News This Morning's Road Trip will roll through New Roads on May 4. The show will be setup along the Parkway, by the Gazebo behind City Hall. The public is invited to attend. The show runs from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Former WAFB Meteorologist Mike Graham and his wife Gloria attended the luncheon.

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Coach Caldwell gives birth to baby girl

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, 11:37am

LSU Women's Basketball Coach Nikki Caldwell is a new mom. Caldwell had a little girl at 5:44 a.m. this morning. Justice Simone Fargas is 6 pounds and 15 ounces. She is not releasing any pictures of the baby at this time.

The coach isn't taking too much time off though. She's expected to be back at work as early as this weekend for the start of play in the NCAA tournament.

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Celebrating Valentines Day: Sharing your love stories

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012, 11:59am

9News Neighborhoods is celebrating Valentine's Day by sharing your love stories. We asked our viewers to send in pictures of their sweetie and tell us a little bit about them. They've shared some wonderful stories. Enjoy and Happy Valentine's Day!

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Allie and Jacob Babel

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012, 1:00am

Allie and Jacob Babel of Jackson Allie wrote "We met while in high school and have been together every since. Every summer, a bunch of us would go ride the creek and I actually met him on the creek, realizing that he used to be my next door neighbor years before. Shortly after high school, we had out first child, Kaylee Grace Babel on August 29, 2009. We later got married on April 8, 2010. I honestly don't know what I would do without him. I love him SOO much! :)

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Saints Cornerback Tracy Porter visits WAFB

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 12:57pm

Saints Conerback Tracy Porter, his wife Devyn, and his daughter Samari visited WAFB Channel 9 studios this morning. The Porters are being interviewed by Anchor Lauren Westbrook for a special called "The Other Half." Throughout the month of February, Channel 9 is featuring the wives behind their famous husbands. The series will give you an intimate portrait of the couple-- what he's really like away from the spotlight,...

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CMT looking for Cajun Bachelor

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011, 3:16pm

CMT’s "Sweet Home Alabama" is searching for a Cajun bachelor! This is a last minute request from the network and production could start as early as next week. Anyone who would like more information may call Casting Assistant, Abrah Shapiro, directly at 323-845-3051.

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Movtivating Students for Success mentoring program

Submitted by Dionell McNeal, Community Blogger, LSU

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 2:42pm

Movtivating Students for Success mentoring program

Motivating Students for Success is a mentoring program designed to ensure that all students graduate from high schoool and have an equal opportunity in society. The program allows college students to volunteer to mentor and tutor elementary, middle and high school students. There is a SUBR and LSU Chapter to this program. LSU's specific name is Motivating Students For Success TigerPaw Mentoring Program. LSU's chapter of this program mentors at East Iberville School in St. Gabriel, La., which is about 15 minutes away from LSU's campus. The vision of the Motivating Students For Success (LSU Chapter) will be to ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed and graduate from high school. Students will have character building, educational and financial development, community service and recreation and performing arts exercises and events. Mentors can volunteer from 7 am until the school day ends. There is also after school tutoring at the St. Gabriel Town Hall to give students extra attention after school.

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