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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Starting Aug. 18, Baton Rouge passengers can take a bus from the Greyhound station that links to the train at New Orleans’ Union Passenger Terminal for service to Mobile. The buses will depart daily at 5:35 a.m. and 2 p.m. while people can book connecting tickets this week. The Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Maressa Mays, 34, died in an East Baton Rouge jail after a judge ordered her detention on July 14—her family said she suffered chest pain and signs of abuse without receiving prompt medical care and is now demanding a full investigation into her death. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge man Leo Sanfie, 40, was arrested for hit-and-run and DUI on July 20 after he swerved to avoid a turtle and crashed his car into a fence — deputies said his blood alcohol level was 0.14%. WVLA
- ➤ Sergeant Caleb Eisworth died Sunday at a Baton Rouge hospital after being injured in a June crash—when Gad Black deliberately rammed his motorcycle on Greenwell Springs Road—and district attorney Hillar Moore said he will seek the death penalty and upgrade the charge to first-degree murder. WJBO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southern University welcomed hundreds of new Jaguars on Monday morning as students began moving onto campus on The Bluff with a live broadcast from WBRZ's 2une In ahead of classes starting Aug. 18. University Chancellor John Pierre said a pinning ceremony will be held on Friday—an event supported by the SU Alumni Federation to help students settle in. WBRZ
- ➤ Southern University welcomed students on move-in day Aug. 11—while the chancellor detailed campus return plans and the housing director outlined on-campus housing updates on the Bluff. WAFB 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards visited the WAFB studio Monday morning to remember Sgt. Caleb Eisworth—who passed away Sunday, August 10—and shared his heartfelt condolences on the loss of the decorated officer. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
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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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