Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of October.
Good morning, Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge families picked up free Halloween costumes for their children Sunday when 10/31 Consortium hosted a giveaway, offering a festive boost for the holiday season.
Tiger Trails Transit has provided safe nighttime bus service for students for three years and expanded routes to include off-campus stops.
Some students experience long waits and route inefficiencies, while officials urge feedback using the accountability form & note that funding limits further expansion.
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is conducting DIP, a clinical trial testing GLP-1 medication for weight loss among participants ages 18-40 — volunteers can earn up to $1,500 and receive lab results whether selected or not.
Kodi Wilson of Baton Rouge was diagnosed with stage 2A breast cancer about ten weeks after a clear mammogram and underwent a double mastectomy with four rounds of AC chemo + 12 weeks of Taxol; she credits strong community support for her recovery and urges prompt checks for any unusual changes.
Pink on Purpose announced the Glowup ParTEA, an event designed to promote women’s health and empowerment.
More details on timing and location will be shared soon.
LSU volleyball dropped a match that went to five sets against Georgia as the Bulldogs won the final set 15+9, leaving the Tigers with an 8+9 overall record and 3+5 in SEC play.
Jurnee Robinson had 30 kills, marking her second highest game this season.
LSU soccer overcame a 2-0 deficit and won 4-3 after Ava Amsden scored a decisive penalty kick in the final minute.
The Tigers earned their second SEC win and will host Mississippi State on Sunday, Oct. 25.
LSU jumped to No. 18 in the AP Poll on Oct.
18 after a 31-0 win over Mississippi State, and the Tigers will face Auburn on Saturday in their Week Eight matchup.
The Saints ended a three-game losing streak with a 34-27 win against the Giants in New York on Sunday, Oct.
18, overcoming a late comeback attempt & will play the Steelers in Paris on Oct. 25.
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