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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today in Baton Rouge, the annual Attic, Trash, and Treasure Sale returns to the greater area this weekend for residents to shop for both old items and unexpected finds. Organizers expect the event to draw local treasure hunters and continue a cherished community tradition. WAFB 9
- ➤ The community in Baton Rouge will honor Roena Wilford—who was a champion of community service, education, and student leadership—in a celebration of her life. Neighbors will gather later to remember her trailblazing legacy. WAFB 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge police are investigating after 15-year-old Tyler McWilliams was shot on Thursday night near Brown’s One Stop on N. Acadian Thruway and died from his injuries Friday—no suspects or motive have been identified. WVLA
- ➤ Baton Rouge officials arrested 42-year-old Rashee Scruggs—an alleged poly-drug dealer—and 20-year-old Cynthia Gross after a trailer search uncovered just over two pounds of fentanyl—9,662 lethal doses—and other drugs. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge police are searching for a 33-year-old woman (Katrice Hebert) accused of stealing $2,370 from a bank account in a case involving felony theft and illegal transmission of funds. WAFB 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The USDA cut federal funds through the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement, which will limit how Second Harvest Food Bank — a key partner with local farmers like Brandy and Jarvis Fontenette — can buy fresh produce after June. Second Harvest officials said they will use discretionary dollars and community donations to support over 40 growers across 23 parishes as the funding gap grows. WVLA
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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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EXHORDER Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Chelsea's Live — Tickets from $20.00 — Experience the intense energy of Exhorder as they rock Baton Rouge.
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