Sunday, October 6th, 2024

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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BREC'S Baton Rouge Zoo reopened after a $35 million, 3-year renovation, introducing a new entrance, renovated and new exhibits based on geographical locations, and several new animal species. WBRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Baton Rouge Fire Department addressed a fire at LSU's Camellia Hall during its evacuation on Saturday afternoon. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Baton Rouge, the school board and newly appointed Superintendent LaMont Cole revised the district's strategic plan focusing on student literacy and achievement, aiming for students' success post-graduation. WBRZ
- ➤ East Baton Rouge Parish School Board focuses on revising its strategic plan over immediate decisions on school closures amid declining enrollments. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 55 cadets, including the first female class president, graduate from the Louisiana State Police Training Academy after completing 24 weeks of training. WVLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Nicholls football team secured a dominant 51-7 victory over Southern at A.W. Mumford Stadium. WBRZ
- ➤ The Southern Jaguars prepare to play against the Nicholls Colonels in their first home game since early September, highlighting their strong season start and solid defensive and offensive statistics. WBRZ
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Real Estate Investing and Entrepreneurship Workshop
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Louisiana Arts Summit 2024
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Mustache The Band: A 90's Country Party Experience
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Ole Miss Rebels vs. LSU Tigers Football Game
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LSU School of Music: 'Gloria' Concert
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Empowering Women's Midweek Mini Retreat: Get Unstuck
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Fourth Annual Tom Bendelow Hickory Golf Classic Fundraiser
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Kameron Marlowe Concert
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Alcorn State Braves vs. Southern Jaguars Football Game
Experience an exciting college football showdown between the Alcorn State Braves and Southern Jaguars at Southern University.
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