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Sunday, March 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Honor Flight Louisiana is planning trips for veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C. The group hopes to raise awareness about its mission to honor military service. WAFB 9
- ➤ St. Gabriel law enforcement held a funeral procession on March 29 to honor a fallen police officer—many shared heartfelt memories of his service. WAFB 9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Thursday evening crash in Central near Lovett Road sent three people to a local hospital after a grey Honda crossed the center and hit a white SUV that flipped into a ditch—police took toxicology samples from both drivers as the investigation continues. WVLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 29, voters in St. George cast ballots for mayor, police chief and city council seats, and incumbent mayor Dustin Yates won with 11,472 votes while contests in District 2 and District 4 saw incumbent Steve 'Chili' Monachello and Patricia 'Patty' Cook keep their seats along with other council members including Todd Morris, Richie Edmonds, Max Himmel and new winner J. Andrew Murrell—withdrawals affected some races. WVLA
- ➤ Louisiana voters rejected four state constitutional amendments on Saturday that would have changed courts, state finances, teacher pay and juvenile crime laws — the proposals received less than 40% support statewide — and Gov. Jeff Landry, who had campaigned for the changes, said he remains determined to push for reform. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU beat UCLA in the 2024 Sweet 16 and now faces UCLA today at 2 p.m. CT on ABC from Spokane Arena as the Tigers aim to dominate the paint with Morrow and Smith—key factors against UCLA center Lauren Betts who now averages 20.1 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU women’s basketball guard Flau’Jae Johnson scored 25 points and made a key block in last year’s Sweet 16 win over UCLA and will lead the team today in the Elite Eight against the Bruins—where star center Lauren Betts will look to make her mark. LSU hopes Johnson’s performance will be the boost needed to secure the victory. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU beat Mississippi State 2-1 in a Friday night game delayed over two hours by stormy weather—Ethan Frey and Luis Hernandez powered key home runs that led the Tigers to victory. The final game, originally set for a 2 p.m. start, was pushed to 6 p.m. WBRZ
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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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Malik B: Live Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedian Malik Bazille.
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