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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Barnhill Preserve has been rebranded as Magnolia Woods, reflecting new management efforts to update the park's identity — no additional details have been released today. WAFB 9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ State police are investigating a crash on LA 408 near Governor Claiborne Drive where 72-year-old Patrick Dooley of Baton Rouge was hit by a Toyota Camry and a GMC Yukon while he tried to cross the eastbound lanes—he died at the scene and a child in the Camry suffered minor injuries. WVLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 40-year-old inmate was found dead in his cell at St. Helena Parish Jail early Saturday, April 19th, after deputies discovered him shortly after midnight and said a medical episode likely caused his death while other agencies assist with the investigation. WBRZ
- ➤ Joshua Brocato, 34, was booked into Tangipahoa Parish Jail on April 17 after his arrest in California on April 4 for allegedly shooting his parents in Amite on April 3 — detectives say he is cooperating with the investigation. WVLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Good Friday, many locals and visitors waited outside Tony’s Seafood to enjoy a longstanding crawfish tradition—some even drove over two hours to join the celebration. Manager Darren Pizzolato said the restaurant expected to sell up to 100,000 pounds of crawfish between Friday and Saturday. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU softball lost 6-5 today against Texas as a late infield single in the seventh gave the Longhorns the win—after the Tigers led in the first two games—while the team now prepares to play McNeese Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Tiger Park. LSU Reveille
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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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