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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Conscious Moms organized their fourth annual Miles 2 Moms run at North Boulevard Town Square on Saturday morning to raise awareness for maternal mental health. WBRZ
- ➤ On Sunday morning at First United Methodist Church on the outskirts of downtown Baton Rouge, volunteers prepare food for a community outreach gathering while the sanctuary readies for worship—reflecting the church's mission to 'Love Your Neighbor.' WAFB 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old man named Evan Lynch was fatally shot at Doyle High School baseball field on Friday night and police later arrested 19-year-old Brandon Soileau+ who now faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated burglary, obstruction of justice, and tampering with surveillance, with officials confirming no students were involved. WVLA
- ➤ Deputies arrested 20-year-old LSU student Nathan Cole on multiple drug charges after searching his East Boyd Drive apartment and finding over a pound of cocaine along with more than $11K in cash, guns, baggies, pills and other items — he was accused of selling cocaine. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge police arrested Bradford Williams—47—on charges of attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon after he shot a repair man in the leg during an argument Thursday night near the 1600 block of Blanche Court, and Williams later admitted to the shooting during a recorded phone call. WVLA
- ➤ Phillip Gardner, 34, was convicted of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice in the death of two-year-old Nevaeh Allen after her mother punched her, and he dumped her body in Mississippi—resulting in a mandatory life sentence. WVLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Michael Duca issued a statement Saturday congratulating Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost and the first American pope—on his election as leader of the Catholic Church, noting his Louisiana roots bring pride to the region. This development highlights the strong cultural ties that link the church to local heritage. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry supports a proposed constitutional amendment and statute change to bar noncitizens and foreign entities from funding ballot measures—both measures aim to close a loophole that lets such contributions occur, with the amendment having passed the Senate and the statute cleared by an 86–8 House vote. Violators of the new law would face felony charges if found to have accepted foreign funds. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU beat Arkansas 13-3 on Saturday night at Alex Box Stadium as Jake Brown hit two home runs and Anthony Eyanson threw six scoreless innings — the Tigers secured the series win. The team will try to complete a clean sweep today at 3 p.m. on SEC Network. WBRZ
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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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2025 Elite Camp #1
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — LSU Football Operations Center — Cost not specified — Enhance your athletic skills at this comprehensive camp for high school students.
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Taj Farrant's Chapter One Tour
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Chelsea's Live — Tickets available — Experience the debut album tour of young Australian guitarist Taj Farrant showcasing his unique sound.
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