WAFB 9News Android

WAFB 9News

Delivers the latest news, sports, weather and video to your mobile device.
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Features & Capabilities

Stay connected with WAFB 9News, Louisiana's trusted news source. This Chrome extension delivers the latest local, regional, and national news, sports updates, interactive weather radar, and engaging videos directly to your device. With real-time breaking news alerts, comprehensive weather forecasts, and live streaming support, you'll never miss a moment. Share your own stories, images, and videos easily by uploading them through the app. Designed for both phone and tablet, WAFB 9News offers a seamless experience with side menu navigation and multi-pane reading for tablets. Serving Baton Rouge and surrounding Louisiana parishes, this app ensures you have personalized and up-to-date information wherever you go.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:
Gray Media
Downloads:
339,160 9
Rating:
3.94
(3,802) 0.04
Version:
8.0.4 Last updated: 2026-05-13
Version code:
2018100071
Creation date:
2011-07-12
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk
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Size:
60.42MB
Email:
an*****@raycommedia.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 119,514 ▼ 468

For Developers

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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
Gray Media
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.raycom.wafb
Email:
an*****@raycommedia.com
Website:
http://www.wafb.com

User Reviews

Pros
  • Provides local news coverage
  • Offers news alerts for breaking news
  • Stories are organized and easy to find when the app works
Cons
  • App frequently crashes, freezes, or goes blank
  • Intrusive advertisements before accessing articles
  • Navigation and usability issues, especially after updates
  • Inconsistent loading of articles and notifications
  • Redirects to web browser instead of opening in the app
Recent reviews
A new popup Ad with no way to close makes this an app I'm moving away from.
by Br*****, 2026-04-29
it's not working at all
by JE*****, 2026-04-25
The newest app sucks. I've been seeing the news from weeks ago. Re-download the app, and it sucks again. Hire someone that knows what they are doing!
by Ri*****, 2026-04-21
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