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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • East Baton Rouge Councilman Darryl Hurst announced a community bike ride and pep rally in the Glen Oaks area set for April 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ride will start at Glen Oaks High/Middle, continue to Merrydale Elementary, Glen Oaks Park Elementary, and Forest Heights Academy, and finish at BREC’s Maplewood Park — bikes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  WAFB 9
  • The East Baton Rouge Parish mayor's office is urging groups and individuals to join a volunteer litter cleanup on Saturday from 9 a.m. until about noon plus a Household Materials Collection Day at LSU’s Touchdown Village Parking Lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The events are part of the statewide Love the Boot effort and will proceed rain or shine despite a chance of showers after 1 p.m.  The Advocate

CRIME NEWS

  • A 19-year-old was killed during an afternoon shooting in Baton Rouge — police are investigating the incident.  WAFB 9

CULTURE NEWS

  • A busy weekend awaits Baton Rouge as local organizers present a slate of events including the free Blues Festival downtown running today through Sunday with live music on four stages, Rock the Country at Livingston Parish Fair Grounds from today to Saturday, and Little Women at Theatre Baton Rouge on today, Saturday, and Sunday. Additional offerings include Wine Down on False River, The Flower Fest with its themed photo ops, meet-and-greet sessions at the Knock Knock Children’s Museum, and a zoo celebration marking the Baton Rouge Zoo's 55th birthday.  225 Magazine
  • Knock Knock Children’s Museum in Baton Rouge announced it will open on Mondays this summer to offer families more opportunities to visit and explore interactive exhibits. It will open on April 21 + every Monday from June 30 through Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  WVLA

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Councilman Darryl Hurst is hosting a bike ride event to get students excited about upcoming LEAP tests. The ride will begin at Glen Oaks High School at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 5 and end at Maplewood Park + it will feature bounce houses, snowballs and concessions.  WBRZ

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Plaquemines Parish is in a 12-year trial as a jury reconvened this morning in Pointe à la Hache to consider whether Chevron must pay $2.6 billion for coastal restoration due to Texaco’s oil activities—an outcome that could influence 41 similar lawsuits. State attorneys argued that the verdict will set a precedent for future claims on coastal damage.  The Advocate

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 4/5/25

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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.

    Tue, 4/8/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/13/25

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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.

    Mon, 4/14/25

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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.

    Tue, 4/22/25

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  • Comedy Night with Malik Bazille

    7-8:30 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience an evening of laughs with accomplished local comedian Malik Bazille.

    Wed, 4/23/25

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  • Band of Heathens Concert

    7:30-9 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy an evening of live music from the Band of Heathens presented by Red Dragon Listening Room.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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  • The Magnolia Market

    Date Range — Lamar Dixon Expo Center — Free to enter — Explore amazing deals and trends at this exciting spring market.

    Fri, 4/25/25

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  • Art Night

    7 PM-12 AM — The Smiling Dog — Free entry — Celebrate local talent with over 50 artists, performers, and musicians showcasing their work across two stages.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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