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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a break-in at a business on N. 10th Street (occurring Sunday, April 13 in the afternoon) and is asking anyone with tips to call Crime Stoppers (225) 344-7867. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge Police homicide detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Sunday morning at 3:04 a.m. at Super 6 Inns and Suites at 9901 Gwenadele Ave—officers encountered a 34-year-old man in the parking lot, exchanged gunfire, and the man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased while the officers were placed on administrative leave. The Advocate
- ➤ Baton Rouge Police arrested Daniel Westley, 39—who has a long criminal history including homicide and kidnapping—for the April 1 shooting death of James Williams in the 10,000 block of Avenue E, booking him on counts of first-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon. The Advocate
- ➤ The second suspect in a fiber optic cable theft that left Sunshine and St. Gabriel residents without service in late 2024 was arrested in Iowa and returned on a 14-hour trip to Iberville Parish—Gregory Doster fled after a warrant was issued and now faces charges of felony theft over $25,000 and criminal damage to property—another suspect from St. Rose was also booked. WVLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Election day in the Baton Rouge region will be May 3 and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.—early voting will run until Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Absentee ballots must be requested by April 29—4:30 p.m. and received by May 2—4:30 p.m. while the ballot will include several property tax propositions and candidate races. The Advocate
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Common Grounds Cafe at 3355 Dalrymple Drive offers a free iced honey latte that students near LSU lakes now enjoy as a spot to study and relax. The coffee shop is run by a college ministry from The Chapel, operates Sunday to Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and serves a variety of drinks+ with friendly baristas and encouraging to-go cup messages. 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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