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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 30, Raising Cane’s donated over $4,500 raised from its Golden Plush Puppy campaign to local shelters including Denham Springs Animal Shelter, Mercy Search and Rescue in St. Amant, Must Luv Dogs in Zachary and East Feliciana, and Baton Rouge’s Friends of the Animals — the campaign ran from March 19 to April 29 in honor of its 28th Golden Birthday. The Advocate
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Denka Performance Elastomer suspended production at its LaPlace plant—the only U.S. facility making neoprene—amid rising costs, stricter environmental rules, and reduced demand. The company said it is exploring a sale of the site while no workforce cuts are planned. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jazmine Patterson, a senior at Zachary High, earned the ZAF Scholarship Award for her 4.3 GPA and leadership on the basketball court — her role in a state championship adds to her record. The award, given by the Zachary Athletic Foundation, recognizes her academic and community work and will support her college plans — the male winner will be honored next week. The Advocate
- ➤ On April 30, Southeastern Louisiana University held its annual convocation where the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences honored top graduates and recognized four faculty members for excellence in teaching, research, service and creative activity. Students from Amite, Baton Rouge, Covington, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Greensburg, Hammond, Jackson, Livingston, Loranger and Ponchatoula received awards — marking the event as a key celebration of academic achievement. The Advocate
- ➤ Ascension Public Schools nurse Dena Pinnell was named the 2025 Louisiana School Nurse of the Year by the Louisiana School Nurse Organization for her work at Dutchtown Middle School, where she provides CPR training and helps improve emergency preparedness. She also mentors new nurses and is the fifth from Ascension Parish to win this honor—highlighting her leadership in school health care. The Advocate
- ➤ Zachary High School celebrated National Signing Day on May 7 by honoring 20 student athletes who signed letters of intent in front of family, friends, coaches, and teachers—Athletics Director David Brewerton and other coaches praised their achievements. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday the Senate Judiciary A Committee debated bills to change car insurance rules—some senators supported reforms to lower premiums while others warned the changes might favor big payouts. The committee passed three industry-supported measures that headed to the full Senate before further debates on additional reforms. The Advocate
- ➤ Bobby Gumpright admitted his false robbery claim led to Jermaine Hudson’s wrongful conviction, a practice rooted in split jury decisions later ruled unconstitutional. Now, the two men—who met after Hudson’s release—are urging lawmakers to consider a bill that would allow retrials for inmates convicted by split juries. WVLA
- ➤ Sen. Beth Mizell introduced SB 152 in the State Senate — a bill that would let courts consider a victim's history of domestic violence or human trafficking when a non-violent self-defense act is used. If signed, the law will take effect Aug. 1 — and it could help ensure that victims are not punished for actions taken to avoid harm. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Women Veterans Symposium
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — American Legion Post 381 — Free entry — Celebrate and connect with women veterans through empowerment, education, and networking.
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