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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge’s Taste of Mid City food festival will run from 1-5 p.m., Sunday, March 30, at the Executive Center to offer local food samples, live music and a Kids Zone that supports the Kids’ Orchestra. Tickets cost $35 for adults and $8 for kids and vendors like Barracuda and Elsie’s Plate & Pie will serve food — the event aims to bring families together and support local talent. WVLA
- ➤ Several new local spots opened their doors in March. Boru Ramen reopened on March 3 and now shares a space with Sweet Society and Tiger Clawzzz on Essen Lane while Veracruz Restaurant debuted on Drusilla Lane on March 6 and the new South Branch Library near Rouzan and Sprouts opened on March 24 — a ribbon cutting will follow once finishing touches are complete. 225 Magazine
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputies and a volunteer used rope and electrical tape to remove a 9-foot alligator that broke through a screened porch into a Maurepas home on the Division Canal around 10 p.m. Thursday — they later released the animal safely into the canal. The Advocate
- ➤ A Baton Rouge man, Namoni Black, 34, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter for fatally shooting 54—year—old Eric Johnson in the 800 block of Myrtle Street on Nov. 30 and received a 20—year sentence as prosecutors dropped additional charges while his 10—year animal cruelty sentence was suspended with three—year probation. The Advocate
- ➤ David Gerrell Williams was found guilty of three counts of murder in a Memorial Day pool shooting at the Fairway View Apartments that killed a toddler, a teenager, and a young man in Baton Rouge—and he received three life terms without parole after a weeklong trial. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson announced at a Thursday commission meeting that he will not seek a contract renewal and will answer staff questions at Monday’s town hall meeting. The commission will delay discussing his replacement—State Rep. Dixon McMakin filed two bills that could restructure BREC by changing its commission makeup and transferring its operations to city-parish control. WVLA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU baseball looked to secure the series win over Mississippi State in Friday night’s game at Alex Box Stadium after rallying from a 6-2 deficit with a five-run fifth inning in Thursday’s match. First pitch was at 6:30 p.m. and right-handed pitcher Anthony Eyanson was projected to start the game. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU women’s basketball beat NC State 80-73 on March 24 when Mikaylah Williams scored 10 crucial fourth quarter points — with Aneesah Morrow and Sa’Myah Smith each posting a double-double. The Tigers advance to the Elite Eight and will face the winner of No. 1 UCLA and No. 6 Ole Miss. LSU Reveille
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice Fundraiser for Adult Literacy Advocates
Jeremiah's Italian Ice, 3260 Highland Road at LSU's North Gate, will donate 20% of your purchase price to Adult Literacy Advocates of Baton Rouge if you mention them by name Saturday, March 29th. Event will run from noon until 9:00 p.m., so stop by if you're in the area or attending the LSU/Mississippi State game!
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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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The Way to Work Career Fair April 1
Looking for a new job opportunity? HOPE Ministries’ The Way to Work is hosting a Career Fair on Tuesday, April 1st, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 4643 Winbourne Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805. Bring your resume, dress for success, and connect with local employers! Register here https://expt.io/EaqSoL !
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Teach225's Annual Teacher Career Fair
Are you a new grad looking for your first teaching job or an experienced teacher wanting to explore options? Join Teach 225 for its Annual Teacher Career Fair on Wednesday, April 2, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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Teach225's Annual Teacher Career Fair
Are you a new grad looking for your first teaching job or an experienced teacher wanting to explore options? Join Teach 225 for its Annual Teacher Career Fair on Wednesday, April 2, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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Baton Rouge PPA Challenger
Various times — Stacks Pickleball — Grounds pass required — Watch top pickleball players compete in the PPA Challenger Series.
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Downtown Beautification Day
2-4 p.m. — 247 Florida St, Baton Rouge — Free entry — Get your hands dirty while enhancing the beauty of downtown Baton Rouge as part of a community cleanup event.
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Second Chance Resource Event
2-4 p.m. — East Baton Rouge Parish Library — Free services — Monthly one-stop resource shop for the formerly incarcerated to access jobs, housing, and rehabilitation opportunities.
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Wellness Expo
9 AM – 12 PM — Tara High School — Free entry — Engage in community health initiatives and wellness activities for the whole family.
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Southern University Baseball vs. Alcorn State University
1-4 p.m. — A.W. Mumford Stadium — Tickets available — Catch an exciting NCAA baseball matchup in Baton Rouge.
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LSU Tigers vs. McNeese State Cowboys Baseball Game
6:30 p.m. — Alex Box Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the thrill of college baseball with the LSU Tigers at home.
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