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Thursday, September 26th, 2024
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Liam Combs, a recent Northern Arizona University graduate with a major in Political Science and Journalism, joins WAFB 9NEWS as a political reporter, bringing experience as a former News Director and an international education from Madrid, Spain. WAFB 9
- ➤ Baton Rouge groups united to honor gun and domestic violence victims on National Day of Remembrance, marking a city-wide effort to support grieving families and raise awareness. WVLA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on I-110 in Baton Rouge resulted in one fatality and one injury, with the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office confirming the casualty. WVLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alvin Joseph Allen III was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Keandre Williams, found hiding in his ex-girlfriend's bathtub, rejecting claims it was a crime of passion. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU welcomes a record-setting incoming class of 7,912 first-year students, featuring the highest ever ACT scores and GPA, despite no plans for enrollment growth. LSU Reveille
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Barringer Foreman Bridge in Baton Rouge reopened two months ahead of schedule, following repairs, with officials emphasizing the improvement of infrastructure and safety. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU men's basketball head coach Matt McMahon and star player Trace Young will provide free golf cart rides and Raising Cane's lunches to students at noon on September 25. LSU Reveille
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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
Learn innovative strategies to achieve financial independence through real estate investing while networking with like-minded individuals.
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Live Music with Eric Schmitt at La Divina
Experience an evening of live music with Baton Rouge's own singer-songwriter Eric Schmitt, accompanied by select wines, ice-cold beer, supper specials, and delicious gelato.
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Hermanos Espinoza, Juan Moya, and Los Del Valle Live in Concert
Experience a lively concert featuring renowned artists Hermanos Espinoza, Juan Moya, and Los Del Valle in Baton Rouge.
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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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Real Estate Investing and Entrepreneurship Workshop
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