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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three generations from a Baton Rouge family are working on a Make-A-Wish project to build a covered outdoor play area for Addison, a 9-year-old girl in DeQuincy who uses a wheelchair — they received a permit to start building a 15 by 40 foot concrete slab with an ADA compliant ramp and shade sails. The family plans to begin the project soon and continues a long tradition of helping others in need. WBRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ LSU freshman running back JT Lindsey turned himself in on Friday afternoon after a warrant was issued on an accessory charge for sheltering two murder suspects at his dorm—his lawyer denied that he knew the men were wanted for murder. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Louisiana authorities agreed to pay $9 million to Clifton 'Scotty' Dilley after a trooper shot him in the back during a 2018 Baton Rouge traffic stop that left him paralyzed—trooper Kasha Domingue was fired when surveillance video disproved her claim of a Taser misfire. WVLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the nonprofit Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council partnered with Mission Telecom to offer refurbished desktops and laptops at $99.99 + a sharp discount compared to the typical $289 price as Baton Rouge families prepare for the new school year. Parents like Charles Wade praised the program, and discounted devices remain available through the council's website + helping students stay ready for class work. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU's offensive coordinator Joe Sloan said the team must run the football in the SEC and is working on new plays—he praised promising players like second-year running back Caden Durham while planning to strengthen the offensive line to balance its high-powered passing game. The coaching staff is refining schematics and developing fresh talent as the Tigers prepare for the upcoming season. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU running back JT Lindsey surrendered to police on Friday — he was suspended from football after allegedly letting two dorm residents wanted in a May shooting stay at his apartment, his attorney said. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU Athletics announced that Athletic Director Julie Cromer is the new Executive Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer who will oversee all 21 varsity programs. Cromer served as athletic director at Ohio University and held a senior role at the University of Arkansas, and she was named 2024 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year & 2023 Nike Executive of the Year by Women Leaders in College Sports. LSU Reveille
- ➤ On Friday night, Alex Box Stadium hosted a Banana Ball event where fans enjoyed dancing and trick plays during a fast-paced game with a two-hour limit that ended in a 2-0 win—Saturday saw the Party Animals take the field in a lively display that brought together college baseball and high-energy party antics. LSU Reveille
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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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Last Chance Summer Dance with Vincent Mason
8:30-10 p.m. — Texas Club — Tickets required — Dance the night away with Vincent Mason at this summer send-off celebration.
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