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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will host a one-day donation drive on July 17 at its office on S. Acadian Thruway from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.—they will accept $25 Visa or Walmart gift cards and monetary donations, which will be sent to help flood victims in Texas. WBRZ
- ➤ Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will host a donation drive on Thursday, July 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 1900 S. Acadian Thruway to collect $25 Visa or Walmart gift cards and monetary donations for Texas flood victims—donations will be sent to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio to help those in need. WVLA
- ➤ Trenisha Jackson—widow of a BRPD officer murdered almost nine years ago—continues to honor his memory by giving back to the community each year. WAFB 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Applications are being accepted for a program (supporting minority, woman, and veteran-owned businesses) in Baton Rouge (designed to strengthen local business success). WAFB 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are searching for 71-year-old Peggy Wilson, reported missing on July 11 after she was last seen on July 5 on Billy Goat Road in East Feliciana Parish—her serious medical issues may have contributed—and multiple agencies are retracing her steps near Carruth Road. WVLA
- ➤ Following a March crash in which Officer Loren Gaskin totaled his unmarked BRPD unit while impaired, an attorney criticized Zachary Police for releasing body-cam footage that was blurred to the point of concealing evidence—raising questions about the department’s handling of the investigation. WBRZ
- ➤ After police released body camera footage showing officers tasing and shooting 38-year-old Anthony Pursley during a call on Washington Avenue, the Baton Rouge NAACP said the response did not properly address the mental health crisis and questioned the decision to draw a taser and gun (incident on July 5 at 4 a.m.) (NAACP president Jarret Luter criticized the department’s actions). WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NFL running back Brandon Bolden held a football camp Saturday at Scotlandville Magnet High School in Baton Rouge—teaching young athletes essential skills and teamwork. WBRZ
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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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Monthly RING Meeting
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Title2land, LLC — $10 voluntary contribution — Gather insights and network with local real estate enthusiasts at the monthly meeting.
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