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Baton Rouge
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Gemico Ruffin, 28, died when his vehicle crashed into a railing on I-110 on Apr. 6 according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. WAFB 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge sentenced Henry Williams to life in prison for killing his neighbor—25-year-old Ronald LeDuff—and shooting two deputies during a standoff in 2022. WBRZ
- ➤ Henry Williams III, 37, was sentenced on Monday to life in prison for killing his neighbor Ronald LeDuff on May 14 and wounding two deputies during a standoff—he showed no remorse as the judge imposed extra time for attempted murder and illegal weapon use. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU head coach Kim Mulkey and the Tigers announced the commitment of freshman forward Kate Koval; the 6-foot-5 player from Notre Dame is ranked No. 5 overall among 2024 recruits and played in 32 games with 10 starts, averaging 5.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game. This commitment marks a key addition for the LSU women’s basketball program. WAFB 9
- ➤ LSU women’s basketball star Sylvia Fowles was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class—she played at LSU from 2004 to 2008 and had her No. 34 jersey retired in 2017. She becomes the eighth LSU player or coach to gain this honor. LSU Reveille
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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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American Aquarium Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Ticket info available — Enjoy the honest voice of country music from American Aquarium.
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