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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Will Campbell, a future NFL draft pick and former LSU offensive tackle, visited Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital to deliver Easter baskets with iPads, signed Mike the Tiger posters, LSU beanies, Cane's meals and gift cards donated by the Children's Miracle Foundation. He said giving back to his community meant a lot—he once looked up to LSU players and now hopes to inspire patients as he prepares for a new chapter in his career. The Advocate
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Southeastern Louisiana University and the College of Business announced the appointment of Wayne Ricks as the new director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center, and he will oversee daily operations and support small businesses in parishes—Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington. Ricks, who has served as a senior consultant and interim director, will work with local leaders to guide the center's strategic efforts. The Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four family members pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and obstruction after authorities said 17-year-old Da’Sean Conley beat and shot Gerard Nicholas Richard on Feb. 12 on the Huey P. Long Bridge—reportedly because he disapproved of the victim dating his mother. The Advocate
- ➤ Police said 68-year-old Rose Davillier was fatally beaten in her Baton Rouge home Monday night after a suspect gained entry—officers reported the suspect fled before they arrived. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Baton Rouge Parish Superintendent LaMont Cole has proposed closing four elementary schools, one middle school, and merging Capitol Middle and High schools in a plan that will redraw attendance zones for 28 schools and reassign thousands of students. A final vote is expected May 1 and if approved the changes will take effect in August while saving at least $5.3 million in deferred maintenance. The Advocate
- ➤ Dutchtown High School's Business Math teacher Mark Dubreuil used a grant from the Ascension Fund to let nearly 40 students practice budgeting with a virtual account challenge—students managed expenses, fees, and payments while only three maintained a balanced account and earned certificates. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers are planning major changes at the DOTD to speed up road work by creating a new office outside the department to manage road projects—four bills were approved in a three-hour hearing as frustration mounts over long repair delays. The new office may take on extra duties if more functions transfer from the DOTD while the state also moves to privatize several services. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Vincent Neil Emerson Live Performance
9:00-10:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Cost TBA — Experience the acclaimed singer-songwriter blend Americana, country, and rock n roll in an engaging live setting.
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