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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rebekah Prevost survived a lightning strike in Broadmoor last Thursday around 5 p.m.—she suffered bruises, stitches, and other injuries near a struck tree while returning from grocery shopping and credited her faith for her survival as she recovers at home. WBRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies in Livingston Parish are asking for help to locate Duncan Roberson, 63, who went missing Monday, July 7 near Rushing Road in Denham Springs after reportedly skipping his medication and is believed to be driving a beige 2000 Chevrolet S-10 (license plate Y460055) as anyone with information is urged to call the sheriff's office (225-686-2241 x1). WAFB 9
- ➤ St. Gabriel Police Captain Devin Boutte was found dead after being stabbed twice in his bedroom on Legion Drive, and Iberville Sheriff Brett Stassi said he had asked the Attorney General to probe corruption allegations involving Boutte ten days before his murder — with accused killer Warren Mitchell III later confessing to the fatal attack. WAFB 9
- ➤ Iberville Parish deputies arrested Warren Mitchell, III on a second-degree murder charge for the fatal stabbing of Captain Devin “Curly” Boutee—he was found dead at a home on Legion Drive on Sunday morning. WJBO
- ➤ Baton Rouge police arrested a wanted 15-year-old who escaped from Bridge City Youth Center and a 19-year-old suspect, Lawrence Journee, on July 7 after a chase near St. Gerard Avenue—both were found carrying machine guns, a Glock handgun, and drugs and now face charges including firearm offenses and resisting an officer. WAFB 9
- ➤ Baker police said a suspect was taken into custody after a shooting around 6:10 p.m. on Seville Avenue near Groom Road on Monday, July 7th that left one person dead and another injured—investigators are looking into the case. WAFB 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ For-profit charter school giant Charter Schools USA announced that it will open two new learning pods this fall in St. George and Zachary — a move that expands its operations in the area. The St. George pod at the former Cypress Heights Academy campus is expected to serve about 150 prekindergarten to 12th-grade students while the Zachary pod, set up in a space leased from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, will serve up to 200 students. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal grant awarded on July 7 has kept the Head Start Program open in the parish—officials had feared funding cuts and now plan to boost quality and expand service for more children. Mayor-President Sid Edwards says the move supports the future of local families. WAFB 9
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8:00-9:30 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — Check website for price — Experience the vibrant music of ABBA performed live from Sweden.
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Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6-9 p.m. — Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 — Tickets starting at $61.99 — Unravel a comedic mystery while enjoying a delicious dinner.
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The Petty Things with The Sharp Sisters
8-11 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets starting at $22.85 — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring The Petty Things and The Sharp Sisters.
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Open House at 18668 Perkins Rd
2-4 p.m. — 18668 Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA — $848,000 — Explore an elegant 4-bedroom Southern retreat with expansive living space on picturesque grounds.
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Emo Night at Chelsea's Live
7:00 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets start at $12.05 — Experience a night filled with nostalgic emo tunes and good vibes in Baton Rouge.
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Rocketkidz Triathlon
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Pointe-Marie — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a fun and competitive triathlon for kids of all ages at the scenic Pointe-Marie.
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~ Will Rogers
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