🌱 $10K Donation To Southern University + BRPD Officer Accused

Good day, people of Baton Rouge! It's me again, Kayla Harrison, your host of the Baton Rouge Daily.

First, today's weather:

A few t-storms, some severe. High: 79 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. Southern University received a $10K donation from Silk and Hall of Famer Carl Lewis. The donation is going to be used for the HBCU track and field program that supports student-athletes. (BRProud.com)
2. A former BRPD officer was accused of stealing drugs and smashing evidence. He was indicted for malfeasance in office, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, perjury, and filing false public records. The judge ordered that he remain in jail without bond. (WBRZ)
3. Baton Rouge restaurant suppliers will see product shortages continue ahead of holidays due to shipping delays and increased pricing. (225 Baton Rouge)
4. Two people were killed in a murder-suicide at an apartment complex near Longridge Avenue. (WBRZ)
5. East Baton Rouge Parish School System is seeking applicants for the Instructional Leaders For Tomorrow Program; The deadline to apply is Oct. 29. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Monster Story/Craft - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:30 AM)
• 21st Century Business Forum: Cybersecurity Threats - Virtual (11:00 AM)
• Acrylic Art Workshop - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (1:00 PM)
• Tech Club - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (3:00 PM)
• Spooky Stories with Mike Anderson the Dulcimer Guy (4:00 PM)
• SPACE STEM - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)
• Teen Book Club - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)
• Candy Corn Bag Story/Craft - Delmont Gardens Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Pick a Pumpkin! - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:30 PM)
• 20-Somethings Gaming Night - Horror Showcase (5:30 PM)
• Be Inspired! BRCC Presents: Remnants of Spain’s Heritage in Louisiana (6:00 PM)
• Adult Coloring - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (6:30 PM)
• Mike Anderson - Spooky Stories - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (6:30 PM)
• Fall Frights! Horror Series - Halloween (2018) (7:00 PM)

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— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She holds a Master's Degree in Writing Arts and is grateful to incorporate writing into everything she does. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.