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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Batôn Rouge residents have many Easter activities planned this weekend—Saturday events include an egg hunt and blood drive at Bayou Vista Community Center, an egg hunt at New Roads Library, and an Easter Jam at Magnolia Baptist Church. Free family events such as an egg drop and a market are also scheduled alongside Palm Sunday services at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on April 13. WBRZ
- ➤ TBR Books and Tea is set to open this Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 7276 Highland Road, Suite B, offering a 2,500-square-foot space with over 7,500 books, artisanal tea blends and unique retail items—designed by owner Jamie Freeman to also serve as a cozy spot for children and students. 225 Magazine
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Prairieville man Clarence Corey Anderson, 46, pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge—he was part of a trafficking network that used public spaces such as Tanger Outlets, Walmart parking lots, and Benny’s car washes—and he remains free on bond pending sentencing. The Advocate
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study released Wednesday found Baton Rouge drivers spend $3,530 a year on extra costs from deteriorated roads—wasted fuel, vehicle expenses, and crash costs—and 60% of local roads are poor while many bridges need repairs that will raise future expenses. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Early Wednesday morning, Woodlawn High School opened the Panther Pantry so students and staff could receive free items for themselves and their families. The pantry is run by the PTO with help from community partners — Southern University and the Southern University Law Center, and students assist with stocking and inventory. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FEMA ended its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program that funded disaster mitigation projects in Louisiana through applications worth about $720M, canceling submissions from fiscal years 2020 to 2023 and planning to return unallocated funds to the Treasury — lawmakers have raised concerns as an active hurricane season approaches. WVLA
- ➤ The Baton Rouge Area Chamber announced support for the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s millage, which will appear on the May 3 ballot. The measure will clear nearly $9 million from the general fund and boost staffing, technology — and set up specialized public safety units to reduce case backlogs and improve safety. Baton Rouge Area Chamber
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today LSU baseball defeated Nicholls 5-3 in Thibodaux, with Jake Brown and Chris Stanfield each driving in two runs and William Schmidt earning the win with eight strikeouts in relief — the Tigers now hold a 31-3 record and will face ninth-ranked Auburn in a three-game series beginning Friday. WJBO
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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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In-School College Counselor
The in-school college counselor (ISCC) is an uncommonly hardworking, resourceful individual who’s passionate about helping BRYC’s Senior Fellows (12th-graders) pursue best-fit, highly selective, post-high school pathways. Unlike BRYC’s flagship after-school programs at our Downtown, Airline, and Iberville campuses, in-school programs take place at select high schools across the Greater Baton Rouge Area, meaning the ISCC will deliver programming directly to seniors at their school during the school day. Ideal candidates have strong writing skills and experience with guiding students and families through the college admissions, financial aid, and transition/matriculation processes. More info on site.
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