Monday, November 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Baton Rouge pastor appeals for community action against gun violence following the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old near his church. WBRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge surpasses its previous year's homicide count by mid-November, marking an increase in violence for the first time since the record year of 2021. The Advocate
- ➤ The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating an overnight shooting that resulted in the death of a 27-year-old man at a Baton Rouge apartment complex. WBRZ
- ➤ Deputies are actively searching for a suspect linked to several thefts in East Baton Rouge Parish. WAFB 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana House passes bills for permanent pay raises for K-12 teachers and staff, now proceed to the Senate for approval. WVLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents of certain Louisiana parishes have until Nov. 19 to apply for FEMA aid following Hurricane Francine. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The LSU Tigers are no longer in the AP Top 25 after a defeat by Florida marks their third consecutive loss. WBRZ
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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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Oklahoma Sooners vs. LSU Tigers Football Game
Experience the excitement of college football at Tiger Stadium, where over 100,000 fans gather to support the LSU Tigers in a thrilling matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners.
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Live Music with Micah Lipsmeyer Duo
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