Saturday, November 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Red Stick Veterans Week concludes with a chili cook-off and concert at Southern University to honor military and veterans. WBRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A collision between a dump truck and a sedan on Scenic Highway near Thomas Road in Baton Rouge resulted in one fatality. WBRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 21-year-old man has been officially charged with murder for a fatal shooting at a Baton Rouge nightclub in April. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry's tax reform faced resistance in the House, failing to secure votes for a sales tax expansion, while legislation was passed to increase teacher pay and potentially toughen juvenile sentencing laws. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Louisiana's deadline for new voter registration for the December runoff election, featuring unresolved contests and ballot issues, is this Saturday, with early voting beginning on November 22. WBRZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Caroline's Cookies has launched its second location in Baton Rouge at Jefferson Highway, maintaining the brand's signature offerings and aesthetic. 225 Magazine
SHOP NEWS
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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
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Jim Lauderdale Live Concert
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William Clark Green Live at Texas Club
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Baton Rouge Zydeco Hockey vs. Port Huron Prowlers
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ExxonMobil YMCA Run The Runway 5K and Fun Walk
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Paw Patrol Live in Baton Rouge
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Da Vu 11 Event at L'Auberge Casino & Hotel
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Baton Rouge Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
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Marc Broussard Concert
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