Monday, September 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gold Star Family Day in Baton Rouge pays tribute to fallen servicemen and women, bringing together their families and the community for remembrance and healing. WVLA
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau advises individuals to research and ensure secure methods when donating to Hurricane Helene relief, highlighting the risk of scams. WAFB 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 22-year-old was fatally shot in an interstate incident in Baton Rouge, leading to a fatal car crash and ongoing police investigation. WAFB 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU's community voted on social media for their preferred design of a new main library, with Option B winning the vote amid concerns the new library should blend with existing campus infrastructure. LSU Reveille
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Southern Louisiana will experience warm and sunny weather with low humidity over the next week, while keeping an eye on tropical storm developments. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In a heated Baton Rouge mayoral debate, candidates Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Edward 'Ted' James, and Sid Edwards exchanged viewpoints on critical issues like crime, development in North Baton Rouge, and a proposed LSU arena non-compete clause, with recent polls leaning slightly towards Broome. LSU Reveille
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Baton Rouge pediatrician offers advice on keeping children safe during Halloween festivities. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU Tigers advance in the AP Top 25 rankings according to the latest poll. WBRZ
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