Elizabeth Vowell

WAFB Anchor

Baton Rouge, La.

Elizabeth Vowell is a nationally recognized and award winning reporter and anchor for WAFB’s 9News at 6 and 10.

Since 2012, she’s been on the frontlines of the biggest stories in the Baton Rouge area. She also produced two award winning documentaries, one focusing on the impact of the opioid epidemic on the capital region and another examining the lasting and far reaching impact of driving under the influence through the eyes of a police officer who was gravely injured by an alleged drunk driver.

Elizabeth’s work has been honored with two National Edward R. Murrow Awards, multiple Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, two Telly Awards, 5 Regional Emmy Awards, and multiple statewide awards with the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Press including Reporter of the Year in 2016.

She is an adjunct professor with LSU’s Manship School of Journalism.

Contact Elizabeth via email at evowell@wafb.com.

Education

University of Mississippi: Broadcast Journalism

InvestigateTV

‘I just felt like they deserved a baby’: A family’s journey with surrogacy

Updated: 12 minutes ago

By Elizabeth Vowell and InvestigateTV Staff

A woman with a congenital heart defect turned to surrogacy when doctors advised against her getting pregnant. For many future parents, this is no easy path to follow.

National

“I’ve lost a lot of Christmases, so it’s a big deal,” said Kim Denicola who says three decades...

Grandmother with extensive amnesia: “I’ve lost a lot of Christmases”

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 9:29 PM MST

By Elizabeth Vowell and Debra Worley

A woman in Louisiana is excited about the treats she’s found for the Christmas gift basket she’s making for her family. Each item is something new she’s discovered.

National