Friday, June 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A quiet dead-end street has become a dangerous cut-through after a passing car hit a young girl's dog; residents have put up signs urging drivers to slow down & police are working with the sheriff’s office to address speeding concerns. WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Smoke Bayou on Coursey Boulevard in Baton Rouge will host pop-up interviews on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.—the restaurant invites former Roux 61 employees with service industry experience to apply for several positions. WBRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ronn Bell denied killing civil rights activist Sadie Roberts-Joseph during police interviews while jurors viewed surveillance video and heard testimony from her daughter about a handwritten note linking him to an eviction issue—Bell faces life in prison if convicted as his trial resumes today. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the East Baton Rouge School Board discussed its 2026 fiscal budget and announced that fewer students for Fall 2025 will reduce funding by about $5.6M. Board leaders detailed plans to boost classroom funds—allocating $11.6M to early childhood education and studying salary schedules amid concerns over teacher raises ahead of a June 12 vote. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials say a traffic light will be installed at Highland Road and Pecue Lane in the Valhalla Subdivision after community meetings and multiple traffic incidents have raised safety concerns—temporary lighting is planned now while officials acquire property to start the project later this year. Local leaders expect the signal and improved lighting to help reduce accidents and water rescues at this dangerous intersection. WBRZ
- ➤ Independent pharmacies gained the upper hand after the Senate Insurance Committee passed House Bill 264 on Wednesday—banning pharmacy benefit managers from steering consumers to outlets they own and requiring more detailed discount reporting. Lawmakers still need full Senate approval and a House agreement before the bill is finalized by June 12. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Department of Health launched Project M.O.M. to cut opioid overdose deaths among pregnant women by 80 percent within the next three years. Medical partners will work with hospitals to boost screening, link emergency room visits to fast treatment, and provide naloxone (a rescue drug) to help stop overdoses. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU baseball will play West Virginia in the Super Regionals at Alex Box Stadium starting Saturday at 1 p.m., with a second game scheduled on Sunday at 5 p.m. A possible third game will be held on Monday if needed and the match follows their 10-6 win over the Little Rock Trojans in Game Seven of a Baton Rouge NCAA Regional (Saturday's game will air on ESPN and Sunday's on ESPN2). WBRZ
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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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Denim & Boots: Rodeo Edition
6-11 p.m. — Rev Center — Tickets available on Eventbrite — Celebrate Father's Day with live performances from King George and friends at this rodeo-themed event.
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Jovin Webb Performance
Time TBA — Red Stick Social — Cost TBA — Experience the soulful rock tunes of Gonzales native and former American Idol contestant Jovin Webb at Laid Back Brunch.
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Wrestling Camp 9001
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Catholic High School — $200.00 — Learn the fundamental skills of wrestling through interactive drills and games.
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Rockshow NOLA: The Ultimate Tribute to Styx and Foreigner
8-11 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — Cost info unavailable — Experience an electrifying tribute to two legendary rock bands in an exciting venue.
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St Gabriel Firefly Under the Moon Market
4pm-8pm “St. Gabriel’s Firefly Under the Moon Market is a magical evening event held monthly at Chatsworth Plantation. Enjoy live music, handcrafted goods, kids’ activities, local food, drinks, and the nostalgic charm of the Corner Store—all under the glow of fireflies.”
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Open House at Lexington Park
2-4 p.m. — 14059 Arbor Grove Dr, Baton Rouge, LA — Free entry — Explore a beautifully maintained home in one of Baton Rouge's charming communities with stylish interiors and convenient amenities.
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iTREP Biomedical Entrepreneurship Program
All week — LSU School of Veterinary Medicine — Travel and lodging covered for selected participants — Dive into biomedical entrepreneurship with interactive workshops and mentorship opportunities.
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Louisiana CRAFT: JADAM & Korean Natural Farming
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Baton Roots Community Farm — Free entry — Explore hands-on Korean Natural Farming techniques and take home your own amendments.
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In-Person EMDR Basic Training
Multiple days — Baton Rouge, LA — Registration required — Comprehensive EMDR training designed for licensed mental health professionals featuring lectures and supervised practice.
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