Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.
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🏘️ Community
White Light Night plans to kick off the holiday season in Mid City with over 40 local businesses and 200-300 artists participating, featuring a shuttle service for attendees on Nov.
22.
The Salvation Army in Baton Rouge is calling for volunteers to assist with their holiday programs, aiming to provide meals, distribute toys, and support the Red Kettle Campaign.
🚨 Crime
An arrest has been made in Baton Rouge for the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy on Plank Road.
A Baton Rouge man was arrested on multiple drug charges after East Baton Rouge deputies executed search warrants at his home and business, uncovering a variety of drugs and a firearm.
Recent police bookings in East Feliciana Parish include multiple charges ranging from bench warrants to drug possession and vehicular homicide between Oct.
11 and Nov. 9, 2024.
A woman was detained in Baton Rouge for disruptive conduct and drug possession at her child's middle school.
🏛️ Government
Officials are emphasizing the importance of obtaining a REAL ID by May 7, 2025, for domestic flights, with a news conference scheduled at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
🏈 Sports
No. 7 LSU extends their winning streak to 5-0 with a convincing 98-59 victory over Troy, led by impressive performances from Flau’jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow.
LSU men's basketball team secures a victory against Charleston Southern with a final score of 77-68, continuing their undefeated streak.
Paul Skenes, a former LSU star now with the Pittsburgh Pirates, was named the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year.
🎉 Baton Rouge Events
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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
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a community-focused 5K race or 1-mile fun run, while supporting the March of Dimes in Downtown Baton Rouge.
Marc Broussard Concert
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. LSU Tigers Football Game
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Live Music with Micah Lipsmeyer Duo
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Festival of Lights in Baton Rouge
Experience Baton Rouge's oldest holiday tradition as the Mayor illuminates North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights beneath a 25-foot festive display.
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