🌱 3 Injured In Shooting On Scenic Hwy + Gas Prices On The Rise

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First, today's weather:

A stray morning thunderstorm. High: 83 Low: 70.

Here are the top 3 stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. Three people were injured in a shooting that was reported at about 9:00 p.m. this past Sunday. When officers arrived at the scene at 7776 Scenic Highway, they found three people with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Police are still investigating the shooting. (BRProud.com)
2. Gas prices are continuing to increase in Baton Rouge to an average of $3.27. The national gas average is $3.52. Experts believe gas prices may continue to rise to the upper threes or four dollars if Russia does invade Ukraine. (WAFB)
3. No one was injured in a house fire that happened just before 4 a.m. on Monday. Crews responded to the fire in the 5000 block of S. Sherwood St. and put out of the fire in less than 10 minutes. The house sustained around $20,000 in damages. (BRProud.com)

Today in Baton Rouge:

• DIY Poptarts Grab & Geaux At Fairwood Branch Library (12:00 AM)
• Perler Bead Earbuds: Grab & Geaux At Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library (12:00 AM)
• Mardi Gras Grab & Geaux At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Baton Rouge Fire Department shared information about the importance of fire safety prevention. Check out the department's Facebook to learn more information for first-time homeowners. (Facebook)
• The Louisiana Department of Health reported a decrease in COVID-19 hospitalization over the week. 731 COVID patients are currently in the hospital. (BRProud.com)

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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. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.