Tuesday, September 24th, 2024

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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Benny's Haunted Car Wash in Baton Rouge, set for Oct. 18 and 19, aims to create family-friendly fun and donate proceeds to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. WVLA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Capitol Wellness Solutions, the first pharmacy in Louisiana to sell medical marijuana, expands its reach and brand awareness through a partnership with the globally recognized cannabis brand, Cookies. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana AG Liz Murrill labeled cash bonuses in LSU President William F. Tate IV's contract as potentially unconstitutional, questioning the nearly $1.4 million total yearly compensation for meeting specified objectives. LSU Reveille
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A tropical disturbance in the northwestern Caribbean Sea has an 80% to 90% chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm as it heads towards the Gulf of Mexico, while forecasters also monitor other Atlantic weather systems. The Advocate
- ➤ Baton Rouge faces hot weather with potential for hit or miss thundershowers and a tropical system in the Caribbean might develop and hit Florida late Thursday. WAFB 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome leads the East Baton Rouge Parish mayoral race with debates scheduled this week to engage the community. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge General is introducing mobile units called 'Care On The Go' to provide primary and urgent care services in underserved North Baton Rouge neighborhoods, starting Thursday. WAFB 9
- ➤ A Consumer Reports investigation found that one-third of tested ground cinnamon and spice blends contain lead levels above the recommended threshold, posing health risks. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The LSU Tigers ascended to number 14 in the AP Top 25 Poll after defeating UCLA 34-17. WAFB 9
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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
Experience the magical story of Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey brought to life in this Tony-winning musical adaptation of the beloved Dreamworks animation.
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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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Hermanos Espinoza, Juan Moya, and Los Del Valle Live in Concert
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Spin Doctors Live in Concert
Experience an electrifying evening with the Spin Doctors performing their greatest hits at L'Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge.
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Access for All Day: Ceramics Showcase at LSU Museum of Art
Experience live demonstrations and the opportunity to sculpt your own unique ceramic artwork in celebration of the museum's extensive ceramics collection.
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Live Performance by Micah Lipsmeyer Duo
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