Monday, May 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local group is holding an event for mothers who lost a child in violent or non-violent ways—this event will give them a space to share their grief and find support. WAFB 9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a house fire yesterday morning that resulted in two deaths—officials are investigating the cause. WAFB 9
- ➤ A man aged 24 drowned Saturday when he tried to swim across the high Amite River at Frenchtown Road Conservation Area—emergency responders were called just after 5 p.m. and recovered his body at 7 p.m. WBRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said four people were hurt in an overnight shooting on the 10,000 block of Florida Boulevard, with one victim found near the I-10/I-12 split at the College Drive exit (suffering a gunshot wound) and two injured at the Circle K on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard (the victims left the scene for help). WVLA
- ➤ A shooting at a party in Baker left one person dead and one critically injured — police took a suspect into custody while the victim's identity has not yet been released and the investigation continues. WAFB 9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An 82-year-old oil well near Garden Island Bay in southern Plaquemines Parish spewed oil, gas and water for several days after a blowout on April 26 until the Coast Guard regained control and deployed nearly three miles of containment boom—Wild Well Control now plans to cap the well with heavy equipment as cleanup continues. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, lawmakers are discussing lowering insurance costs as Rep. Edmond Jordan’s HB 330 would offer a tax credit to homeowners paying over $3,000 a year in premiums. They are also debating immigration measures including a bill that would criminalize blocking ICE efforts, a plan that would require reporting noncitizens applying for public benefits, and a proposal to remove junk food from SNAP eligibility—Gov. Landry has filed an order to expedite the SNAP change. WVLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU right-hander Anthony Eyanson pitched a complete game in a 2–1 win over Texas A&M on Saturday at Alex Box Stadium. He struck out 14 batters and allowed only three hits—keeping the Tigers' SEC hopes alive before their series finale. LSU Reveille
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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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Strength and Speed: 8th and 9th Grade Baseball Training
12 PM - 1 PM — Catholic High School — Must participate in Metro League for tryout eligibility — Enhance athletic skills with focused strength and conditioning training for aspiring CHS baseball players.
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Metro League Baseball Tryouts
2-4 p.m. — Catholic High School — Required participation for prospective CHS Baseball team members — Organized league play for 7th-9th graders aiming for the upcoming school year's team.
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