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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • East Baton Rouge Parish announces official trick-or-treating times as October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., urging safety measures such as planning routes, wearing visible costumes, and inspecting candy.  WAFB 9
  • City Pork temporarily moves to Foster Hall amid renovation challenges, facing hard adjustments and limited coffee services due to LSU's slow response on necessary installations.  LSU Reveille
  • The MOVEBR program in Baton Rouge will host a four-stop roadshow in October to display its over 100 active and 30 completed infrastructure projects, emphasizing local and minority, women, and veteran-owned business participation.  WBRZ

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Two individuals safely evacuated from a Baton Rouge home during an early Monday fire, with no injuries reported.  WBRZ

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Louisiana officials and business leaders visited Germany to learn from its success in offshore wind energy, aiming to strengthen Louisiana's own wind sector.  The Advocate

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Monday is the last opportunity for Baton Rouge residents to register in-person or by mail for the upcoming November elections, with online registration available until October 15.  WBRZ
  • The final deadline for voter registration in Louisiana is today, October 7, for in-person, mail, or at the Louisiana Office submissions.  WAFB 9

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Spirit Halloween opens in Baton Rouge, taking over a former Buy Buy Baby location near the Mall of Louisiana, offering costumes, decorations, and candy for the Halloween season.  LSU Reveille

EVENTS

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  • Real Estate Investing and Entrepreneurship Workshop

    Learn various strategies for earning income and building wealth through real estate investing with a focus on achieving financial independence.

    Wed, 10/9/24

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  • Louisiana Arts Summit 2024

    The Louisiana Arts Summit offers a platform for artists, educators, and community leaders to engage in discussions and workshops focused on cultural sustainability and arts education.

    Thu, 10/10/24

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  • Mustache The Band: A 90's Country Party Experience

    Experience the electrifying performance of Mustache The Band, renowned for delivering all of your favorite 90's country hits.

    Fri, 10/11/24

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  • Ole Miss Rebels vs. LSU Tigers Football Game

    Experience the thrilling atmosphere of college football as over 100,000 fans gather at Tiger Stadium to cheer for the LSU Tigers during this highly anticipated matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels.

    Sat, 10/12/24

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  • LSU School of Music: 'Gloria' Concert

    Experience a captivating performance of 'Gloria' presented by the LSU School of Music in the historic LSU Student Union Theater.

    Mon, 10/14/24

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  • Empowering Women's Midweek Mini Retreat: Get Unstuck

    Experience a transformative virtual retreat designed for women 12+ to gain clarity, confidence, and courage through imagination activation and self-trust.

    Tue, 10/15/24

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  • Fourth Annual Tom Bendelow Hickory Golf Classic Fundraiser

    Experience a fun-filled weekend of hickory golf while supporting the historic City Park Golf Course, featuring socializing, an awards dinner, and light meals.

    Thu, 10/17/24

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  • Kameron Marlowe Concert

    Experience the rising country star Kameron Marlowe live in concert as he promotes his new album, 'Keepin’ The Lights On'.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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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.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • Zydeco Hockey: Baton Rouge vs. Monroe

    Experience the thrill of Zydeco Hockey as the Baton Rouge team faces off against the Monroe Moccasins, featuring fast-paced action and an electrifying atmosphere.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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