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Saturday, December 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Baton Rouge Parish suspends all curbside garbage, recycling, and out-of-cart services on Christmas Day, with services to resume on the next scheduled collection day. WAFB 9
- ➤ The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries donated 150 pounds of protein to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to support families during the holiday season. WBRZ
- ➤ Toy drives and food giveaways are happening in Baton Rouge to support community needs, while public health officials address bird flu concerns in the area. WAFB 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 21-year-old Prairieville man, Joseph Joyeaux, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the shooting death of Johnathan James at a Baton Rouge apartment complex. WVLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board granted Supt. LaMont Cole the authority to hire First Student for bus services due to a driver shortage, though internal solutions are preferred. The Advocate
- ➤ Louisiana has introduced a new law providing parents with public funds for private education, aiming to improve options without discrimination, amidst concerns of potential exclusivity. The Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Baton Rouge Parish offers Christmas tree recycling at six BREC parks and a 24/7 recycling center, with mulched trees benefiting local landscaping and community gardens. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana is set to implement 32 new laws on January 1, 2025, affecting unemployment benefits, seafood labeling, hemp-derived THC products, voter registration, and state corporate income taxes. The Advocate
- ➤ Mayor-president-elect Sid Edwards' transition team in Baton Rouge forms committees to prioritize administration goals, with monthly meetings planned for early 2025. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC highlights the risk of bird flu transmission via infected birds' saliva, mucus, and feces in Louisiana. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
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Parish County Line Concert
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Farmhouse Frosty Art Class
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New Year's Eve Celebration with Werewolf - 80's Cover Band
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Real Estate Meetup: Lessons Learned in 2024
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That 1 Mailman Live Show
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