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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BREC invites Baton Rouge residents to explore LSU Lakes on a Kayaks and Coffee trip that gives participants two hours of free kayaking with coffee and snacks—no need to bring a kayak or have prior experience. Special facilities manager Sydney Parish said the program lets paddlers enjoy local wildlife and see the city from a new angle—enhancing the outdoor experience. WBRZ
- ➤ The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has reduced the food in each box from 25 to 15 pounds due to rising costs, grant cuts, and a 40% drop in federal support—this change comes as the nonprofit braces for increased demand with upcoming SNAP cuts and calls on local support to help meet growing needs. WVLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ TikTok personality Terryon Thomas, known as Mr. Prada, was denied bond Thursday on first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of William Nicholas Abraham in Tangipahoa Parish last year—his next court date is set for October. WBRZ
- ➤ Matthew Mire, 34, pleaded guilty in Ascension Parish to first-degree murder for killing a state trooper and a Prairieville woman in 2021 — he received two life sentences and 348.5 years in prison, with orders to serve his sentence at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge area public K–12 schools will start classes between Monday, Aug. 4 and Monday, Aug. 11 while local colleges plan to begin courses from Monday, Aug. 18 to Monday, Aug. 25—families are preparing with back-to-school supply giveaways across the region. WVLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU football secured the commitment of Lamar Brown—a 6-foot-5, 285-pound defensive lineman from Erwinville who is the top-ranked recruit in Louisiana for the class of 2026—yesterday. He chose LSU over Texas, Miami and Texas A&M. WBRZ
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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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LMHS Band Jumpstart Camp
2:32 p.m. — 1105 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a memorable summer with the Powerhouse of the South.
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DIZZY! Live Performance
7 PM – 1 AM — Bin 77 Bistro & Sidebar — Check venue for cover — Enjoy an evening with DIZZY!, the alternative pop funk band bringing fresh sounds from Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
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Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Show
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Lamar Dixon Expo Center — Admission details not specified — Discover stunning gems and minerals at this vibrant show.
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