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July 19, 2011
Updated
October 27, 2026

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Access live and on-demand local newscasts, breaking news, and in-depth investigations. Stay informed with detailed weather forecasts, including live radar and 10-day outlooks. Exclusive bonus content is available only within the app.

βœ“Live local newscasts
βœ“On-demand news content
βœ“First Alert Weather forecasts
βœ“Live radar
βœ“10-day weather outlook
βœ“WAFB I-TEAM investigations
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What users say about WAFB 9News

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What's New in WAFB 9News

8.0.9

October 27, 2026

Updated the video player Push titles are now included in notification inbox Added support for embeds in articles Closings banner added to homepage Made scrolling through the homepage more fluid

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User reviews

Advertisements

I get businesses have to make money. But when your ads are fraudulent that’s a story in itself. Yall got more ads than news.

Unreliable

Too many times a day/week/month the link from headline to article itself does not work. No problem getting the advertisement but not the actual story.

Not as good

App used to be much better. Now it’s hard to find things, and there is no rhyme or reason as to the order of stories.

Terrible update

The new format is horrible. It’s not user friendly and hard to find the latest news. Even when you get an alert, if you click on it, go through 3 ads, you still don’t get the article you were trying to get. Terrible. After years of using WAFB exclusively, I’m deleting and moving over to WBRZ 😑

Changes made me delete the app

I am and forever will be a WAFB news girlie. But the recent changes to the app has left me frustrated. It seems that some of the weather information is no longer available and a new app is required for specific details on weather. Clicking on the push notifications doesn’t take you to the new story. I’ll have to tune in now because I’m taking a break from this app.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Notifications not clearing properly

Bug

App crashing on launch

Bug

Incorrect or outdated content in articles

Bug

Issues with audio/video playback

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Requested Features

4 requests

Separate notification settings for different content types

Feature

Ability to delete notifications permanently

Feature

Improved article search and discovery

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Live streaming of news broadcasts

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FAQ

What kind of news does WAFB 9News provide?

WAFB 9News provides live and on-demand local newscasts, breaking news, and in-depth investigations from the #1 local news station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Does WAFB 9News have ads?

Yes, WAFB 9News contains advertisements. User reviews indicate that there are too many ads.

What weather information is available on WAFB 9News?

The app features forecasts from the First Alert Weather team, including live radar, hour-by-hour updates, and a 10-day forecast.

What devices does WAFB 9News support?

WAFB 9News is available on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

How often is WAFB 9News updated?

The latest version of WAFB 9News is 8.0.9, and it was last updated on October 27, 2026.

What is the user sentiment for WAFB 9News?

While users praise its excellent news coverage and reliable weather information, the overall sentiment is negative due to issues like too many ads, slow performance, unclear navigation, and frequent crashes.

What is the age rating for WAFB 9News?

WAFB 9News has an age rating of 12+.

Is WAFB 9News free to download?

Yes, WAFB 9News is free to download and use.