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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was displaced early Friday by a house fire on Iowa Street that caused smoke and water damage—Baton Rouge Fire responded at 1:19 a.m. and controlled the blaze within 30 minutes while investigators look into the cause. WBRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Capital Region Crime Stoppers reported that police are searching for a man wanted for second-degree murder — illegal use of weapons in connection with a woman’s fatal shooting. WAFB 9
- ➤ Three men were arrested in Livingston Parish for alleged indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor — the LPSO ICAC Task Force, with help from other agencies, conducted the investigation — as law enforcement uses forensic methods to track online predators. WVLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Angola Prison Rodeo will take place on October 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola—gates open at 8 a.m. with events starting at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and proceeds will support inmate rehabilitation and reentry programs. WVLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Councilman Darryl Hurst and Lillie Turner from Lillie’s Kitchen are preparing for the fourth annual District 5 Back 2 School Bash happening Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lillie’s Kitchen on Airline Highway—local kids will receive free haircuts, school physicals, eye exams, uniforms and backpacks with school supplies while schools welcome students for the new year. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Zachary councilman John LeBlanc accused city attorney John Hopewell of pressuring him during a May 13 meeting to support a tax millage by warning that a political action committee would target his future campaign; emails sent on May 14, May 20, and June 3 show Hopewell repeatedly asking for written confirmation that his comments were not taken as threats — LeBlanc did not reply. WBRZ
- ➤ The Department of Transportation and Development said I-10 lane closures in Baton Rouge will run overnight Sunday through Tuesday for a widening project (eastbound lanes will close from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday and Monday; westbound lanes will close from 7 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday). The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
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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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