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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge residents mourn Coffee Call founder Vincent Cannatella, who died on July 22 at 91 after opening the shop 49 years ago, as his family now runs the business. He welcomed everyone from former inmates to future presidents— a legacy of inclusion that will continue to inspire the community. The Advocate
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people died in a single-vehicle crash on the 9300 block of Highland Road in Baton Rouge at about 12:20 a.m. on July 23 & officials are withholding their names until next of kin are notified. WVLA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Newton Thomas, founder of The Newtron Group (a billion-dollar industrial engineering firm) and LSU hall-of-famer, died Saturday at age 81. He was named LSU's Alumnus of the Year in 2015 and built a company that now employs over 4,500 workers and has earned multiple business awards. The Advocate
- ➤ The Albertsons on College Drive is holding a closeout sale with discounts from 10% off produce to 70% off seasonal items as it prepares to close after more than 30 years—set to shut down by August 16. A local real estate group, which owns the 65,000‑square‑foot space, said another grocery store or an entertainment venue may replace it. The Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge police arrested 21-year-old Javeon Brown and 18-year-old Zavieon Thomas after a drive-by shooting hit an apartment on the 5600 block of Autumn Blossom Drive — officers later linked a Chevy Impala with a flat tire to an AK pistol found in the trunk and a Glock discovered in a nearby residence, and they detained a juvenile for alleged involvement. WVLA
- ➤ Baton Rouge police are asking for help finding 26-year-old Marquise Quindell Beckham, who is accused of attempted second-degree rape+obscenity after he allegedly chased a woman at an apartment complex pool on Ben Hur Road early Tuesday morning. WAFB 9
- ➤ Police said the second victim in a Baton Rouge shooting died from injuries — investigators are still examining the incident — and no arrests have been made. WVLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 225 Theatre Collective will host a pop-up acting class for kids and teens on July 26 at 7338 Highland Road—young kids attend from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and teens attend from noon to 1 p.m.—with a registration fee of $25. WVLA
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Casa's for CASA Fiesta
6-9 p.m. — Red Stick Social — Support for children in foster care — Celebrate with Capital Area CASA at their annual fiesta event.
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Reception & Awards: FELT Summer Contemporary
Time to be confirmed — Glassell Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of 31 featured artists in a vibrant summer showcase.
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