Saturday, September 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The West Baton Rouge Parish sheriff urges drivers to be cautious as the sugarcane harvest begins, following disruptions by Hurricane Francine. WBRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Baton Rouge Trader Joe's is closed indefinitely following damage from Hurricane Francine, planning to re-open as soon as repairs allow. The Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Johnny Ray Green, 44, was shot and killed outside his home on Brady Street in Baton Rouge; the suspect remains unknown. The Advocate
- ➤ Baton Rouge Police's Violent Crimes Unit is actively searching for a suspect involved in a May shooting on North Acadian Thruway. WBRZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana's congressional delegation requests an expedited major disaster declaration from President Biden after Hurricane Francine causes widespread power outages and flooding. WVLA
- ➤ Hurricane Francine, initially forecasted to hit Louisiana as a potent Category 2 hurricane, caused moderate flooding and power outages but LSU students found the impact less severe than expected, with classes resuming Friday. LSU Reveille
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pennington Biomedical's annual Men's Health Summit in Baton Rouge aims to raise awareness and provide free testing for health issues affecting men. WBRZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Skateboarding gains momentum in Baton Rouge with a supportive community and local shop Rukus encouraging newcomers to take up the sport, highlighting its physical and mental challenges. WBRZ
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