Monday, April 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Steppin' 4 Autism held a basketball tournament on Sunday, April 6th to raise money for a free inclusive basketball camp for children with autism—organizer Deon Farr said each child received a basketball and lunch at the event. WBRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge police said a vehicle went off the roadway on Southbound Interstate 110 around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 6 — one person died and traffic was held until a tow truck cleared the crash at about 6:45 p.m. WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local butcher shop owner Galen Iverstine said Guy Fieri visited his family-run Iverstine Butcher during Super Bowl weekend filming to spotlight the shop's all-from-scratch cooking. The Food Network episode will air on Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m. + a second segment featuring Dempsey's will run on April 11 at 8 p.m. WBRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A jury found a man guilty on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. WAFB 9
- ➤ A Baton Rouge man, identified as Darius Gaines, 24, was arrested for allegedly robbing an acquaintance at gunpoint in a hotel room on Corporate Boulevard and later selling the stolen car on Facebook Marketplace—he was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison after being caught by the U.S. Marshals Task Force. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced plans to request a federal waiver to ban soda from SNAP benefits—part of a broad nutrition bill by State Sen. Patrick McMath that will also ban ultraprocessed school foods, seed oils and require nutrition training for doctors. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Baton Rouge Clinic pediatrician advised parents to prepare for Easter (when many families gather) by following simple health and safety steps to keep children safe. He explained that careful planning and routine checks can help prevent problems during the busy holiday. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU Softball beat the 24-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 2-1 on April 6 in a close game that marked their third win in the conference series. The Tigers built an early lead and held off Alabama’s rally with strong pitching from Jayden Heavener and timely hits from key players like Danieca Coffey. LSU Reveille
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Southern University Baseball vs. Mississippi Valley State
1-4 p.m. — A.W. Mumford Stadium — Admission varies — Catch the Southern University baseball team in action against Mississippi Valley State.
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