Chris Rosato

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - ACT 311, which took effect in August, specifically says schools must outline what job duties teachers are required to perform in order to get paid. It also says they must outline what duties qualify for additional pay. These are duties like aftercare, carline, or working athletic events, etc.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Hunting season is nearly here and stores like Southern Outfitters here in Zachary are gearing up for the state's Second Amendment sales tax holiday weekend.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new poll shows incumbent Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is leading the pack in the race for East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - If your child is in public school and is falling behind in reading or math you could be eligible for free tutoring through the Steve Carter Tutoring Program. It's the second year the program has been in place and after a successful first year, the state was able to secure funds to expand it and make it more accessible for families.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The four candidates for Baton Rouge Mayor were ready to debate this Wednesday but has been postponed due to weather. Nevertheless, two folks who know a thing or two about politics are weighing on how the race is looking and how record-breaking turnout for a presidential election could have a big impact.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - During times like these a generator can be your best friend, but not knowing how to use it properly could be the difference between life and death. But before you fire one of those up, you'll want to make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector.

Governor Jeff Landry said he credits all of his personnel and the local officials, who had it not been for their professionalism and preparation, the results of this storm could have been much worse.

ASSUMPTION, La. (WAFB) - It's been a long couple of days after Hurricane Francine, but folks in Assumption parish are keeping their heads up. The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank was able to secure enough boxes of food to feed a couple of hundred people. Even hours before things kicked off at noon the line was completely full.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Governor Jeff Landry confirmed on Tuesday the White House has approved a major disaster declaration for Louisiana. This means the state will get federal assistance to help pay for recovery efforts such as temporary housing, home repairs, low-cost loans, and other programs to help you get back on your feet.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - During the twenty-plus years our country spent in the Middle East, the United States funded and trained thousands of prosecutors. In return, those prosecutors prosecuted more than 60,000 people with connections to the Taliban and Islamic State members. However, after the U.S.'s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, many of those prisoners are now free, even in positions of power. And those prosecutors now fear for their lives.