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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a fatal crash on April 9 in the 3900 block of Blount Road when a Kia Soul traveling west struck an ATV that failed to stop at a stop sign, ejecting both ATV occupants and leaving its 12 year old driver, Jayce Wright, dead (the Kia's occupants sustained minor injuries). WVLA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge-based b1Bank now has nearly $8 billion in assets after years of growth and acquisitions, and it is expanding into Texas to serve suburban areas around Dallas and Houston—efforts that mark its push to become a major regional player. The Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman pleaded guilty to manslaughter and cruelty to juveniles after her daughter Blessing Buckles was beaten to death while left with eight children at home when she and an accomplice left to gamble—she will serve 15 years with nearly all of that time suspended while her accomplice is scheduled to appear in court on May 5. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole discussed district realignment changes on Wednesday morning—he said his plan, based on data, would close some schools and consolidate others to affect over 10,000 students and 1,400 staff. The proposal will come before the board in May for final approval. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge Magnet High School celebrated eight students who earned perfect 36 ACT scores on Wednesday. The group included one freshman, six juniors and one senior and was praised as superstars by a school district spokesperson. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mayor’s Office of Community Development is asking Baton Rouge residents for feedback on the 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan to guide federal housing and community development funds. The Community Needs Survey is open until May 16+ residents can share their input. WBRZ
- ➤ Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority approved a nearly $2 billion coastal plan—funding 140 projects to build wetlands, elevate homes and add hurricane protections that now move to the Legislature for final approval. However, $570 million is allocated to the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, which is paused for 90 days after Gov. Jeff Landry raised concerns about its cost and impact on the local culture. The Advocate
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Baton Rouge housing market has seen a 2.9% rise in costs as more students and families search for homes, leaving LSU freshman Josephin Melnyk struggling to secure affordable housing near campus. Experts say interest rates may help slow price growth—residents continue to face a tight supply. LSU Reveille
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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