Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of July.
Good morning, Baton Rouge.
🏘️ Community
St. Vincent de Paul is asking Baton Rouge residents to donate uniforms so every student can head into the new school year prepared.
The donation drive supports school readiness & local community spirit.
🌲 Environment
The National Hurricane Center expects the Gulf’s second tropical depression to become Tropical Storm Bertha later tonight, prompting a storm watch along the Florida panhandle, with 2-4 inches of rain (up to 8 inches locally) forecast through Thursday to bring flash flooding to parts of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories for an area of low pressure with persistent thunderstorms in the northern Gulf that may soon become a tropical depression.
Rain may reach southeast Louisiana Tuesday and Wednesday (residents should review hurricane plans and emergency supplies).
🏥 Health
An 11-year-old Denham Springs girl with a rare brain tumor moved with her family to Ohio after Louisiana Medicaid would not cover key treatment costs for her clinical trial at Nationwide Children's Hospital + they are now seeking full Medicaid coverage as they adjust to their new community.
🏈 Sports
Baton Rouge hosted the Battle of the Boot competition Saturday at Perkins Road Skate Park — skateboarders statewide competed for a chance to earn a spot representing their area at X-Fest during the Moonpay X-Games League Championship in New Orleans from July 24 to 26.
Catholic High running back Jayden Miles has burst onto the scene as a top four-star recruit after two strong seasons of explosive play.
He has offers from top programs including LSU+Ohio State and is featured on Sportsline Rising Stars.
Southern University graduate assistant tennis coach Agye McAllister has been chosen by the USTA to join a coaching cohort that supports women aspiring to coach.
She will take online and in-person classes culminating in Orlando.
The Southern Lab Kittens are gearing up for Sportsline Summer Camp this summer as they aim to return to championship form after a 12-1 season in 2023 and tougher records in 2024 and 2025 (returning starters will guide juniors and underclassmen at key positions).
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7-10:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of dynamic performances from Of Montreal and Sloppy Jane in Baton Rouge.
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