Spencer Chrisman
WAFB Digital Content Producer
Baton Rouge, La
Spencer Chrisman is a native of Walker, Louisiana who is returning to the media world after a 5-year absences.
He started working in media in 2011 with KALB in Alexandria, Louisiana as a multimedia journalist, and helped cover the LSU football team in the 2011 SEC Championship Game.
Spencer has been part of the WAFB team before as an intern with the 9Sports in 2012. He has recently worked as a freelancer helping shoot local high school football for Sportsline Friday Night, and a producer for 9Sports Extra.
Contact Spencer via email at spencer.chrisman@wafb.com.
Education
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:44 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The New Orleans Saints worked out one of their former linebackers, Kiko Alonso Thursday morning, he is two years removed from tearing his ACL according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:20 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU and Ponchatoula High School quarterback T.J. Finley was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 4, by the Auburn Police Department.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker has been suspended six games without pay for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 2:37 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU outfielder Gavin Dugas took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 27 to announce his return to Baton Rouge for one more season.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 7:40 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers unveiled a statue of “Pistol” Pete Maravich, arguably one of the greatest to play the game and the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history, on Monday, July 25.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers made history in 2022 with three players taken in the first round of the NFL, NBA, and MLB drafts.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The New Orleans Saints have placed veterans Michael Thomas and Marcus Davenport on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Thursday, July 21.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 11:32 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU infielder Jacob Berry has been selected No.6 overall by the Miami Marlins in the 2022 MLB Draft.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 8:23 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Major League Eating Champion Joey Chestnut will attempt to set the Raising Cane’s chicken finger record live from Las Vegas on July 27.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 3:41 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
New Orleans native and rap legend Lil’ Wayne announced on Instagram that his one-day music event, Lil Weezyana Fest will return to Champion Square on Saturday, August 27.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 4:05 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers picked up another commitment for the class of 2023 in three-star linebacker Whit Weeks.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 8:37 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson has reportedly hired Duke associate head coach Josh Jordan as the Tigers’ next assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 7:03 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU lands 5-star Miami WR Jalen Brown.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 8:15 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers have added their 12th commitment for the class of 2023 with the latest coming from three-star cornerback Jeremiah Hughes.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 1:56 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers continue to add talent to their roster and have added their third pitcher in UCLA’s Thatcher Hurd according to D1 Baseball’s Kendall Rogers.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:21 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Jay Johnson has been on a tear this offseason and has added their fifth player via the NCAA Transfer Portal in Vanderbilt shortstop Carter Young
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:57 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers and Jay Johnson have made their first huge hire replacing one of two assistants in hiring Minnesota Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 8:52 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The Southeastern Conference Sixth Man of the Year LSU’s Tari Eason has been drafted No. 17 overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 8:32 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The New Orleans Pelicans have selected Dyson Daniels with the No. 8 overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Daniels played for the G League Ignite.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 9:56 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former Louisiana Tech star linebacker and Baltimore Raven linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at the age of 26.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 8:58 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Head coach Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers have reportedly added Baylor shortstop Jack Pineda through the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 12:09 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz announced via Instagram on Monday, June 13 that he has been cleared to play.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 5:08 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU infielder Brennan Holt has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU outfielder Giovanni DiGiacomo has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 8:03 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devery Henderson was inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers struggled in the season finale, falling to Southern Miss, 8-7, in the Hattiesburg Regional.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 10:01 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers (38-21) roared back in the opening round game in the Hattiesburg Regional against Kennesaw State.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 2:10 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
All four LSU football games in the month of September will be played in primetime, including the first-ever matchup against Southern University in Death Valley.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 2:40 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU outfielder Dylan Crews has been named the Co-SEC Player of the Year.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 12:23 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The 2022 season and the Brian Kelly era will kick off in primetime at the Caesars Superdome when the Tigers take on Florida St. on Sunday, Sept. 4.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 6:27 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman and Josh Auzenne
Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu is home, as he has officially signed with the New Orleans Saints, the team posted on social media on Wednesday, May 4.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 4:11 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers have landed their second safety commitment for the class of 2023 in four-star Ryan Yaites.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU lands a 2023 four-star safety out of Georgia.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 4:11 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Board of Supervisors approved contracts on Friday, April 8, for the new coaches the university recently hired.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 3:46 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
New LSU head basketball coach Matt McMahon has announced his new coaching staff since being hired to replace Will Wade.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 2:56 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 19 LSU exploded for 16 runs on 18 hits to take down Grambling State in seven innings.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 4:37 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey has been named the 2022 AP National Coach of the Year. In her first season in Baton Rouge, Mulkey led the Tigers to a 26-6 record.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 4:27 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The New Orleans Saints are adding veteran quarterback Andy Dalton to the team, according to ESPN’s Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 8:43 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 21 LSU picks up their first SEC series win of the season with a taking down No. 8 Florida.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU forward Tari Eason has declared for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers have picked up their second commitment for the class of 2023 in four-star tight end Mac Markway.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 12:49 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU linebacker Damone Clark underwent spinal fusion surgery and will likely miss his rookie season.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The Brian Kelly era in Baton Rouge finally kicks off with spring football beginning on Thursday, March 24.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 9:25 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Kim Mulkey’s first season in Baton Rouge came to an end in the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 74-69 loss to Ohio State.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The No. 3 seed LSU Tigers held on to beat No. 14 seed Jackson State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 9:18 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The No. 11 seed Iowa State Cyclones knocked off the No. 6 seed LSU Tigers in a low-scoring affair.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers’ postseason fate has been determined and they have earned the No. 6 seed in the Midwest Region to face No. 11 seed Iowa State.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 7:14 AM CST
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU head football coach Brian Kelly adds Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 2:42 PM CST
|By Spencer Chrisman
A south Louisiana principal was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 24, for allegedly stealing money from a high school, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 11:56 AM CST
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU head football coach Brian Kelly held news conferences on Wednesday, Feb. 23, and Thursday, Feb. 24, to introduce his first coaching staff.