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Baton Rouge
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Baton Rouge man—35-year-old Christian Coleman—was arrested on Sunday, August 10 at 2:40 p.m. when he allegedly tried to run over his live-in girlfriend during a domestic dispute on the 5600 block of Cheryl Road, and she sustained serious injuries that led to hospitalization while he now faces charges for attempted second-degree murder and domestic abuse battery. WVLA
- ➤ Attorneys in a BRPD corruption case said they will challenge a recording used as evidence to dispute claims of misconduct in the investigation. They aim to contest the recording's use in court to help keep the trial fair. WAFB 9
- ➤ District Attorney Hillar Moore said prosecutors agreed to a plea deal with 17-year-old Nicholas Mcquirter—who fatally shot Dezmon Hamilton during a disputed gunfight in a home in 2021 while visiting Hamilton’s 14-year-old daughter—because they believed a trial would almost certainly acquit him, though Hamilton's family expressed outrage over the reduced negligent homicide charge. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 13, the Baton Rouge Police Department held its second Equalizer self-defense class for women at its headquarters—9000 Airline Highway—offering free training. Future sessions will be held on August 18 and 20 and require attendance at all four classes to complete the program. WBRZ
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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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Randall King Concert
9:00 – 10:30 p.m. — Texas Club — Ticket prices on sale — Experience live music from Randall King in a popular local venue.
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Frank Foster Live Performance
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Texas Club — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night of live country music in Baton Rouge.
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Lainey Wilson's Whirlwind World Tour
7-9 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy country hits and heartfelt storytelling in Baton Rouge!
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Lainey Wilson Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Tickets starting at $69 — Experience an evening of country music with Lainey Wilson live in Baton Rouge.
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