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Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old student from Scotlandville High was fatally shot after a suspected targeted attack by a 16-year-old in Baton Rouge, with the latter now in custody facing multiple charges. The Advocate
- ➤ A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, marking the latest development in the investigation. The Advocate
- ➤ The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for two individuals who robbed a driver at gunpoint at a store on Airline Highway. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge confronts a worrying pattern of violence involving younger individuals, highlighted by the targeted shooting of a teenager after disembarking a school bus. WBRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge hosts a diverse array of art exhibitions this spring, featuring LSU faculty artwork, Egyptian artifacts, fashion history, racial identity exploration, local artists, animal-inspired pieces, and an exhibition on LSU's first Heisman trophy winner, Billy Cannon. 225 Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Larry Selders has been officially sworn in as the state senator for Baton Rouge's 14th District. WBRZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel has been renamed Bally's Baton Rouge, reopening on March 31 after renovations and a merger with Bally's Corporation. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former LSU and New Orleans Saints running back, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, is hosting a free football skills camp for kids aged 6 to 15 in Baton Rouge on April 19. WBRZ
- ➤ The LSU Tigers baseball team showcased their dominance by sweeping the series against North Alabama Lions with standout performances in pitching, batting, and lineup consistency. LSU Reveille
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Earlapalooza 2025: Baton Rouge's Largest St. Patrick's Day Parade After Party
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Yellowjackets Live with Kurt Elling
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Miss LSU 2025 Pageant
4:30-8 p.m. | LSU Student Union Theater | Ticket required | Experience the charitable competition supporting hearing and speech organizations.
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Meditative Sound Bath Immersion Experience
7-9 p.m. — Unitarian Church — $27-$30 — Relax and recharge in a multi-sensory sound healing experience featuring crystal bowls, meditation, and gentle music.
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Louisiana Sportsman Show
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center Exhibition Halls — Check website for entry fees — Engage with diverse exhibitors and speakers in the outdoor sports community.
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A Night at the Movies: The Sounds of Cinema
Evening event — River Center Theatre for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with the Baton Rouge Symphony and classic film music.
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Baton Rouge Concert Band Spring Concert
5-7 p.m. — EBRPL - Main Library — Free entry — Experience a vibrant musical journey featuring a rich variety of styles and emotions.
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Houndmouth Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. | Chelsea's Live | Ticket prices may vary | Experience the captivating sounds of Houndmouth in an intimate Baton Rouge setting.
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