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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 12th, six fallen firefighters were inducted into the annual memorial in Baton Rouge—honoring their sacrifice and service. WBRZ
- ➤ On Saturday, April 12, a ceremony paid tribute to multiple fallen Louisiana firefighters to honor their sacrifices. WAFB 9
- ➤ Residents gathered Saturday at Howell Park to honor Devin Page Jr., who was fatally hit by a stray bullet while he slept at age 3. The event—hosted by the Louisiana Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation and Capital Area Police Athletic League—spurred calls for community unity and safer neighborhoods. WVLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ascension deputies said one person died and one suspect was taken into custody after a stabbing on Misty Oak Court in Prairieville – the suspect is related to the victim. WBRZ
- ➤ Former Southern football player Quaydarius Davis, 22, was booked by the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office on charges of first-degree burglary and domestic abuse and battery by strangulation after a viral Instagram post accused him of choking and beating a woman — his bail is set at $20,000. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal and local leaders signed a new partnership agreement on Friday to begin construction on the Brooks Lake Guide—a key part of the 12-mile Comite River Diversion Project designed to move up to 30,000 cubic feet of water from the Comite River into the Mississippi River to reduce urban flooding. The project will help protect about 700,000 people and marks a major step forward after years of delays. WVLA
- ➤ Senator Regina Barrow has proposed Senate Bill 41 to change child abuse and neglect laws by altering how cases are reported and investigated. The bill would require school staff to self-report serious legal issues within two business days and bar those on the state central registry from working in schools + it gives the education board power to deny teaching credentials for related convictions. WVLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU's softball team lost to No. 3 Texas A&M on April 12th in College Station in a 9-7 game after giving up seven runs in the first inning while Tori Edwards hit her fourth grand slam. The Tigers will try to avoid a sweep today at 1 p.m. WBRZ
- ➤ Head coach Terrence Graves led the Jaguars in their Blue and Gold spring game Saturday afternoon at A.W. Mumford Stadium, where an offense vs. defense scrimmage featured quarterbacks Jalen Woods (the returning signal caller) and Jamari Jones (a JUCO transfer). Graves said both players moved the ball well but need extra work as Southern will start fall camp earlier and open the transfer portal on April 16th. WBRZ
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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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So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable tribute to Neil Diamond with over 24 classic hit songs.
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