🌱 1,300+ Hospitalized For COVID + 2 Arrested For LSU Burglaries

Hey, people of Baton Rouge! Kayla Harrison here with your brand-new edition of the Baton Rouge Daily.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 32.

Here are the top 3 stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. About 3,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state of Louisiana, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. Out of the 2,993 new cases, 419 were reinfection cases. There are currently more than 1,300 patients in the hospital with COVID-19, and 130 patients are on ventilators. (BRProud.com)
2. A West Baton Rouge jury has found a member of the Young and Reckless gang out of Pointe Coupee Parish guilty of second-degree murder and aggravated criminal damage to property. Darrell Braggs, 28, was charged for killing Jalael Leonard — a member of his own gang. Police say more than 30 shots were fired after they got spooked during a car burglary in 2021. (Post South)
3. Two men were arrested after police said they stole a car and broke into dorms at LSU’s campus over the weekend. The LSU Police Department says six people reported their dorm rooms were burglarized between 2:30 and 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. Both suspects are facing simple burglary, access device fraud, and theft of a motor vehicle. (WAFB)

Today in Baton Rouge:

• Pokémon Bookmarks: Grab & Geaux At Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library (All Day)
• Preschool Storytime At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Introduction to the Internet At Eden Park Branch Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Louisana Art and Science Museum is encouraging residents to visit the "Our Louisiana" exhibit and explore the fascinating stories of artists who were impacted by the state or who had an impact themselves on the state. (lasmbr)
• Theatre Baton Rouge is hosting auditions for MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM. Auditions are open Saturday, Feb. 19. To schedule an audition, visit their Facebook page. (Theatre Baton Rouge)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all Monday for another update.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.