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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man accused of beating 68-year-old Rose Davillier to death at her White Sands Drive home on April 14 was arrested in Cincinnati on Friday morning—he faces charges of first-degree murder and home invasion. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge police arrested four people and seized 10 firearms, including multiple fully automatic handguns & AR-style pistols, in a drug and gun investigation that centered on a residence on South Sunderland Avenue and a related location on Yorkfield Drive. WVLA
- ➤ The coroner was called to a shooting on the 2600 block of Jefferson Ave yesterday at about 12:45 p.m. after 34-year-old Abraham Ross was found dead on his home's front porch (no suspect or motive has been announced). WAFB 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The East Baton Rouge School Board will meet at 5 p.m. on April 28 at the Central Office at 1050 South Foster Drive to vote on a realignment plan—one that will close nine campuses and merge others—to adjust student assignments. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local groups including the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, The Advocate and the LSU Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs have launched an online game that lets residents try setting the state’s 25.3 billion dollar budget. The simulation takes less than 10 minutes—players will see if their decisions create a surplus or deficit while learning about taxes and spending in education, healthcare and the environment. LSU Reveille
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU women's basketball secured a transfer commit from guard MiLaysia Fulwiley, a four-time state champion and one-time national champion from South Carolina when she announced her decision on Friday—she averaged 11.7 points, 2.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds as a sophomore. WAFB 9
- ➤ After finishing fifth at the postseason semifinals, LSU gymnastics faces a big roster gap as 10 seniors end their careers and coach Jay Clark said rising stars — including freshman Kailin Chio — will lead the team in 2026. The team will experiment early next season to fill vacancies on vault, bars, beam and floor in hopes of rebuilding its championship push. LSU Reveille
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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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4th Annual Miles2Moms Event
7:30-11:30 a.m. — North Boulevard Town Square — Free entry with registration — Celebrate maternal mental health through a fun 2-mile walk/run with family and friends.
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Disney On Ice: Let's Dance!
11 a.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticketed event — Experience a magical remix of Disney tunes with Mickey and friends on ice.
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2025 Pan American Masters Weightlifting Championships
May 14-18 — Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge by IHG — Early registration $149 — Witness an exciting competition featuring master lifters from across the Americas.
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