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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge deputies, working with federal agencies, seized drugs and nine firearms at 12 locations on Tuesday in a major bust tied to a local rap label+ they arrested six suspects while two remain at large. WBRZ
- ➤ Police closed two Gonzales smoke shops on Tuesday after illegal vaping products were found and arrested 25-year-old Qusai Yousef from Baton Rouge on charges of selling and distributing Schedule I drugs + further charges are pending for the second shop. WVLA
- ➤ The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested three people after a stolen car left Baton Rouge and was chased into their parish on Tuesday, July 15, where deputies used spike strips & the Baton Rouge Police Department joined the pursuit with no injuries reported. WVLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU Law Dean Alena M. Allen announced that three Class of 2025 graduates + Justin Benton Alford Jr. for leadership, Kayla Kennedy Meyers for service, and Daniel Gunn for academic excellence + were honored with inaugural dean’s awards, with each receiving a $500 prize from the Dean’s Council. The Advocate
- ➤ Representatives from Livingston LIGO announced on Monday in Glasgow that they detected a black hole merger featuring an object 225 times the size of the Sun—making it the largest observed merger to date. The discovery, jointly detected with a facility in Washington, adds key insights into gravitational wave research. WBRZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A low pressure system near Florida is set to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to south Louisiana as it moves into the Gulf—forecasters say rains may reach Baton Rouge and nearby areas from today through Sunday. Baton Rouge is expected to see 4—6 inches of rain with a higher flooding risk from Friday to Saturday morning. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nine LSU baseball players were selected in the 2025 MLB Draft. Pitcher Kade Anderson went third overall to the Seattle Mariners as the lone first-round pick + the other players were chosen by the Angels, Red Sox, Astros, Brewers, Pirates, Braves, and Mets. WJBO
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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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