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Baton Rouge
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders hosted an open house to discuss future plans for Perkins Road Community Park at the Exhibit Building in the Bluebonnet Swamp Conservation Area on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.—residents were invited to share their priorities and concerns. WBRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge authorities arrested Heather Hinton, 43, on Aug. 9 after she allegedly stole over $42K from a local youth football group using mobile app payments, ATM transactions and gift card purchases—she turned herself in after admitting to the charges. WBRZ
- ➤ A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly recording women in his home's bathroom and shower — 59-year-old John Robinson was booked on 25 counts of video voyeurism and 50 counts of pornography involving juveniles after investigators found he shared 25 videos via KIK and downloaded explicit material. WBRZ
- ➤ A Texas man—J.D. Price III, 25—was arrested in Assumption Parish on Aug. 17 on charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, computer-aided solicitation of a minor, and pornography involving juveniles after phone messages linked him to alleged sexual activity with a 15-year-old. WVLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The River Parishes Community College Foundation awarded $195,000 in scholarships to 89 students for the 2025-2026 academic year—nearly triple last year's total. The recipients will be honored at a Scholarship Signing Day Banquet to celebrate their achievements. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge officials raised concerns about a federally funded housing project when costs soared to $480,000 and developer Jason Hughes began work without proper permits or a valid contract—internal memos showed that costs per square foot exceeded local averages. The project is now paused while federal investigators review compliance and the use of public funds. The Advocate
- ➤ Residents are concerned over extra charges on their utility bills after Entergy sold its natural gas distribution service to Delta Utilities—Commissioner Davante Lewis said the fee is divided based on each company's days of service and that rates will remain unchanged for two years. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Denham Springs High football will start a new season in less than two weeks on a tough District 5-5A schedule as the team rebuilds without key players like quarterback Jerry Horne and defensive leader Rancher Miller, with new starters such as the Golmond twins and senior tight end Hayden Ray getting their chance to shine—head coach Brett Beard expects an exciting season while the new fieldhouse nears completion. The Advocate
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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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Ivan Neville Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Ivan Neville in an intimate setting.
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