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Monday, July 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The West Baton Rouge Museum invites the public to visit several upcoming events—one of which helps homeowners pay for roof repairs. Other local news includes a Wax Road closure caused by a stuck vehicle, a Dancing for a Cause fundraiser for Arc East Ascension, a tribute by a police officer’s widow, and an update on the East Feliciana missing woman case. WAFB 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bollinger Shipyards, a leading bayou parishes employer, is converting a barge into a landing platform for Rocket Lab's reusable rockets using upgraded thrusters and remote controls—adding safety and communication features. The 400-foot platform is being built at the Amelia shipyard and is expected to be complete and in service next year to support satellite launches and national security missions. The Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 45-year-old man allegedly set a couch on fire in a Baton Rouge home on Webster Drive early Sunday morning and was arrested for aggravated arson after a witness saw him near the scene. WBRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At LSU’s Rural Life Museum, the Baton Rouge Orchid Society held its 43rd annual show this weekend — amateur growers from Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana competed for awards including an American Orchid Society honor marked by a light pink ribbon. The event also featured five Gulf South vendors selling orchids — fueling local interest in orchid cultivation. LSU Reveille
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU sophomore pitcher Kade Anderson from Covington was chosen by the Seattle Mariners as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday—his strong season, which included a 3.18 ERA and 180 strikeouts, earned him College World Series Most Outstanding Player honors as he now begins his road to the major leagues. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Following LSU's championship season, several baseball players are stepping into the pros as the MLB Draft continues—yesterday's rounds aired on ESPN and today's rounds will start at 10:30 a.m. Players such as Anthony Eyanson, Chase Shores, and star pitcher Kade Anderson have been picked by teams including the Red Sox, Angels, and Mariners, while high school signees Dean Moss, Quentin Young, Jaden Fauske, and Brady Ebel were also selected. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Baton Rouge is seeing a rise in interest in Australian Football as the Baton Rouge Tigers, founded in 2004, invite locals to join this unique full contact sport — co-founder Robert Montanaro explained that the game blends soccer-like flow with hard football contact. The team, part of the United States Australian Football League, welcomes new players and brings a different edge to our local sports scene — with former LSU players like Brad Wing and Josh Growden adding to its legacy. LSU Reveille
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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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