Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Good morning, Baton Rouge.
🏘️ Community
East Baton Rouge Library and the Louisiana Psychological Association are hosting a free Remembrance & Recovery workshop on Monday, Oct.
12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Library to offer mental health support for those affected by the 2016 flood (lunch is provided to registered groups).
Cat Haven celebrates saving over 24,000 cats with two fall events.
The organization holds its Cat Tales and Cocktails gala today (Crowne Plaza Executive Center) and will open its new Mid City facility with a community tailgate on Oct. 25 at 530 Shadows Lane.
Fan-favorite events return to BREC Baton Rouge Zoo this month, offering interactive displays and scheduled talks for all ages.
Tickets can be purchased at brzoo.org as the zoo welcomes local families for a series of community activities.
Baton Rouge Metro Airport celebrated Delta Air Lines' new non-stop flights to Lexington with a special tailgate today — featuring music, giveaways and football-themed festivities ahead of LSU’s matchup with Kentucky College.
The airport added over 40 extra flights, including five LSU game services, to help more fans travel for college football.
Catholic Charities reopened the Sanctuary for Life on Friday at 10 a.m. in Baton Rouge—restoring a shelter for homeless pregnant women that had closed in Sept.
2024 due to structural damage. A blessing ceremony led by Bishop Michael G. Duca marked the facility’s return following extensive partner-led repairs.
💼 Business
Prince St. Pizza opened its first Louisiana location on Friday, Oct.
9 along Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge at 11 a.m., offering free slices to the first 50 guests and featuring UFC champion Jon Jones (partner). The pizzeria operates until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until midnight on weekends.
🎓 Education
The Southern University System Presidential Search Committee announced three finalists for the SU president spot today: Brian K.
Bridges, Roscoe Jones, and Larissa Littleton-Steib. The finalists will soon interview with the Board of Supervisors before the next president is selected.
🏛️ Government
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced I-10 widening work will restrict travel on I-110 southbound and the South 10th Street on-ramp nightly from 10 p.m. and 9 p.m. respectively until 5 a.m. from Friday, Oct.
9 to Monday, Oct. 12; drivers should allow extra time.
🏥 Health
A Baton Rouge General doctor is explaining flu symptoms and risk factors as cases rise.
Residents are advised to use proper hand washing — and follow simple steps — to stay healthy.
Lane Regional Medical Center announced a new clinic at 6420 Groom Road that will open in early November.
Dr. Erica Palin will lead the facility to provide preventive care, chronic disease management, and treatment for acute illnesses to patients in Baker and north Baton Rouge.
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