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Baton Rouge
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YMCA of the Capital Area started its first Baton Rouge housing project, Point at Mid City, near Government Street and South Foster Drive, with CEO Sean Elliott saying it marks a return to the organization’s core focus on affordable housing. The Y partnered with Bearing Point Properties in an atypical deal and will boost membership and community programming as the upgraded A.C. Lewis gym and new apartments become available. The Advocate
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A speeding Corvette rear-ended a Chevrolet Tahoe on Airline Highway near Pond Road in Sorrento Saturday afternoon—the crash caused the Corvette to careen off the highway and hit a tree, killing 59-year-old Jeffery Luquette of St. Amant while the Tahoe driver sustained minor injuries. The Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies arrested 25-year-old Nicholas Smith for killing his 79-year-old grandfather—retired Baker Police captain Danny Beck—after a dinner argument at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at his Crystal Drive home. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge police said a gang planned to kill a woman who witnessed her younger brother's murder to stop her testimony—gang member Henderson ordered his peers to find her and offered a $10,000 bounty to silence her as court records show. The Advocate
- ➤ On Aug. 24, 19-year-old D'Anthony Brown was shot and killed on his mother's front porch, and nine days later, Carvettea Selders received an eviction notice citing 'unlawful activities causing police action on the property'—forcing her family to leave by Sept. 30 and leaving them feeling unsafe. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge presents 'A Bayou State of Mind,' an exhibit curated by Michelle Schulte that displays over 100 art pieces by 33 local and national artists across Urban Experience, Water, and Rural Memory. A free reception will take place on September 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. — giving visitors a chance to meet some of the artists and learn more about Louisiana's culture. LSU Reveille
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU defeated Louisiana Tech 23-7 at Tiger Stadium on Sept. 6—keeping their No. 3 AP ranking and setting up a home game against Florida on Sept. 13. LSU Reveille
- ➤ SEC Nation returns to Baton Rouge for LSU's Week 3 matchup against the Florida Gators, with host Laura Rutledge and SEC Network analysts covering the event from The Quad on campus from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday — the game starts at 6:30 p.m. as the Tigers seek to rebound after last season's loss. LSU Reveille
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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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The Buddy Ride
11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. — 15001 River Rd, Baton Rouge — Donations welcome — Participate in the 7th Annual Buddy Ride to support Keep Tiger Town Beautiful and help clean up Baton Rouge.
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets available — Experience the unique sound of Unknown Mortal Orchestra live in Baton Rouge.
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Ruthie Foster Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Ruthie Foster, influenced by her gospel roots and vibrant musical journey.
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