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Baton Rouge
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Baton Rouge family was displaced by a house fire that broke out at about 2:07 p.m. Wednesday on the 10300 block of Toledo Bend Avenue—firefighters quickly extinguished the flames while residents escaped with no injuries but the home suffered smoke and water damage. WAFB 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Heavy machinery removed the Beta Sigma chapter plot from Southern campus on Thursday—officials expelled the fraternity for hazing violations that led to Caleb Wilson’s death and the arrest of three members. WBRZ
- ➤ Two people were taken to the hospital after an early Thursday morning shooting on Government Street (yesterday). WBRZ
- ➤ Ascension prosecutors argued that Prairieville man Jerome Lilly failed to provide the written notice required to claim self defense in his case for second-degree murder in the July 2022 shooting of Tarrence Williams—his trial has been stayed pending an appeal. The Advocate
- ➤ Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a man wanted for second-degree murder and illegal use of dangerous instrumentalities—authorities have not released any further details. WAFB 9
- ➤ An overnight shooting near the intersection of Government and Maximilian Street left two people with serious injuries and they were taken to hospital. WAFB 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a SCOTUS brief on August 27 in Louisiana v. Callais—she challenged the state's race-based congressional maps for possible breaches of the 14th and 15th Amendments. SCOTUS will hear the case on October 15—Solicitor General Benjamin Aguiñaga will present Louisiana's arguments. WAFB 9
- ➤ Baton Rouge council voted on Wednesday to add a 1% sales tax in the LSU Economic Development District—leaders said it may eventually help fund a planned LSU arena, though some critics claimed that the tax's use is not yet set and could burden local businesses. LSU Reveille
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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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2nd Annual Luncheon & Kitchen Tour
10 AM – 1 PM — Acadian House Design + Renovation — Cost not listed — Enjoy a delightful luncheon and inspiring kitchen tours, all while supporting the Bella Bowman Foundation.
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Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy Workshop
09:00 AM-06:00 PM — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — Check Official Website — Enhance your home health care skills and explore OASIS accuracy and emergency preparedness strategies.
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Farm Fête
6-9 p.m. — Red Stick Farmers Market — Fundraiser — An evening of local flavors with farmers and chefs supporting community outreach.
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Brew at the Zoo
Evening event — BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo — Fundraising for the zoo — Enjoy a variety of beers in a unique atmosphere while supporting local wildlife.
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