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Baker, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Baker! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Istrouma's Marcus Williams finds his moment before the playoffs
- What could a Baton Rouge city-parish government split look like?
Also on today's calendar: Bible and Brunch.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 46.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LSN's Player of Week Williams has been key for Indians (louisianasports.net) — Istrouma running back Marcus Williams is heading into the playoffs with a Player of the Week honor after powering a 40-34 win at Port Allen. The senior scored three touchdowns, including the late go-ahead score. Istrouma, which finished second behind Baker in district play, faces Independence on Friday. 
• Leaders outline next steps in exploring East Baton Rouge Parish government split (wafb.com) — East Baton Rouge Parish leaders are exploring a split between Baton Rouge city and parish government, citing Baker among cities with their own mayor and council. A proposed 17-to-24-month review would examine finances, legal questions and public feedback before any recommendation. No decision to separate has been made.
📸 Around Baker
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Prayers & Picnic →
Greenwood Community Park, 13350 Louisiana 19, Baker
12:00 pm
Saturday November 14
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Bible and Brunch →
5505 Groom Road, Baker
11:00 am
Saturday November 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2026 RED STICK VETERANS' WEEK →
F.G Clark Activity Center, 801 Harding Boulevard, Baton Rouge
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Office & Pro Shop Open →
Skate Galaxy, 12828 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge
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Tai Ji Qi Gong: Meditative Mind-Body Movement →
The Red Shoes, 2303 Government Street, Baton Rouge
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I-Care Advisory Council Meeting →
CTEC Building, Baton Rouge
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Family Storytime →
7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge
3:45 pm -
MEMBER BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY DINNER →
City Club of Baton Rouge, 355 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge
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V and JV Soccer Scrimmage A) →
Catholic High School, 855 Hearthstone Dr, Baton Rouge
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Run Krewe →
The Main Lobby, Main Street, Baton Rouge
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20/30 Bible Study →
7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge
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Alliance Discussion Gathering →
First United Methodst, 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge
7:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
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🗞 Nearby News
Zachary
- Veterans Day 2026 events in Baton Rouge area include ceremonies, parades and memorial tributes (wafb.com)
- Zachary teen turns her joy into grant for crochet project (theadvocate.com)
- Keep your heart merry during the holidays (225batonrouge.com)
Baton Rouge
- Books-A-Million opens store in Baton Rouge. See where (newsbreak.com)
- Baton Rouge airport begins governing itself as regional airport authority (wafb.com)
Ok Baker! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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