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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement agencies in Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes outlined the regions where New Year's Eve fireworks are permitted, emphasizing safety and legality. WBRZ
- ➤ Residents are urged to practice safe driving during the New Year's Eve celebrations and to attend the 'Red Stick Revelry' event tonight in Baton Rouge, alongside reminders about car break-ins, a boil advisory in Denham Springs, and DUI enforcement. WAFB 9
- ➤ Knock Knock Children's Museum in Baton Rouge hosted a 'Noon Year's' celebration for kids to experience New Year festivities during daylight. WBRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana sees a reduction in alcohol-related driving deaths to 110 in 2024 from 221 the previous year, amid a national daily average of 37 drunk driving fatalities. WAFB 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting in Baton Rouge on Greenwell Springs Road resulted in one fatality and one victim in stable condition. WAFB 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ January 2025 in Baton Rouge is packed with diverse events including the Surreal Salon art showcase, various cultural festivals, gala nights, and sporting events, offering something for everyone in the community. 225 Magazine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gabe Ligon expands his conservation efforts with the opening of Magnolia Wilds Safari in East Feliciana, offering an up-close experience with a diverse range of animals and emphasizing environmental restoration. The Advocate
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