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Friday, September 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brittany Weiss offers guidance on handling insurance claims and damages for homes, cars, and against fraudulent contractors after a storm in Baton Rouge. WBRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Francine causes road closures across East Baton Rouge Parish due to fallen trees and standing water. The Advocate
- ➤ As Hurricane Francine exits Louisiana, early flights were canceled but most later flights resumed on schedule. WBRZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana venture capitalists, fueled by a U.S. Treasury-backed program, are investing in local startups like parking app ParkZen and skincare brand Bea’s Bayou, aiming to boost the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delta Tau Delta's LSU chapter faces criticism for displaying an insensitive banner comparing Nicholls and Palestine to getting bombed, amidst a backdrop of inaction by LSU and ongoing concerns of racism. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Several schools in southeastern Louisiana will stay closed on Friday, Sept. 13, due to Hurricane Francine. WBRZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Francine caused injuries, extensive property damage, and widespread power outages in the Baton Rouge area, with Ascension and Livingston parishes being the hardest hit. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
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Baton Rouge Princess Day Celebration
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Semplice Duo Guest Artist Recital
Experience an exquisite performance by the Semplice Duo at the LSU School of Music, featuring captivating opera pieces.
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Candlelit Concert Featuring Queen and Mozart
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NAMIWalks Louisiana 2024: A Day of Inspiration and Support
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Sensitive Skin Treatment Training at Louisiana Estheticians Conference
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Shrek The Musical at Raising Cane's River Center
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Real Estate Investing & Entrepreneurship Seminar in Baton Rouge
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Live Music with Eric Schmitt at La Divina
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