Josh Auzenne

Digital Content Director

Baton Rouge, La.

Josh Auzenne has spent his entire career in Louisiana, first starting out at KLFY-TV in Lafayette, before moving on to WAFB.

The majority of his years in news have been spent on the digital side. He has also operated studio equipment, worked as an associate producer, and produced newscasts.

He also worked as the digital sports producer for two years and dabbles in photography, allowing him to capture memorable sports moments, especially some from LSU football's historic national championship season in 2019.

In 2021, he was promoted to Digital Content Director.

Contact Josh via email at jauzenne@wafb.com.

Education

Xavier University of Louisiana: Mass Communications, minor in Computer Science.

National

Toddler suffers life-threatening injuries in babysitter’s care, police say

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 11:49 AM EST

By Josh Auzenne, Lester Duhé and Debra Worley

An arrest report states Howard Youngblood told officers Ty’Shawn fell on his front steps, but doctors said the toddler’s injuries were extensive and not consistent with a fall.

National

Woman’s body found in plastic container in Louisiana truck

Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 at 11:08 AM EST

By Josh Auzenne and Gray News staff

The woman’s identity has not yet been confirmed, but it is believed she is in her 20s.

National

Officer impersonator arrested after pulling over real off-duty deputy, according to sheriff

Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 4:01 PM EDT

By Josh Auzenne

A man was arrested weeks after he claimed to be a police officer when he pulled over an off-duty Assumption Parish sheriff’s deputy on June 10, according to Sheriff Leland Falcon.

Football

REPORT: LSU set to interview Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones for DC job

Updated: Jan. 24, 2021 at 12:24 AM EST

By Josh Auzenne

LSU will interview current Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for the Tigers’ open defensive coordinator position, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg.

Gamecocks

’TJ nudged Max just a little’ - Orgeron confirms Ponchatoula’s Finley will start at QB against South Carolina

Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 1:54 AM EDT

By Jacques Doucet and Josh Auzenne

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron met with sports journalists following practice on Thursday, Oct. 22, and confirmed the report from Garland Gillen with WVUE that TJ Finley will start for the Tigers at quarterback against South Carolina.

Gamecocks

Sankey remains comfortable with SEC medical experts’ assessment on moving forward with football season

Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 4:50 AM EDT

By Josh Auzenne

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey issued a statement via Twitter following the announcements by the Big Ten and Pac-12 to postpone football until the spring.

Sports