🌱 Patch AM: What’s next in Baton Rouge’s closely watched Madison Brooks trial?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's next in Baton Rouge's closely watched Madison Brooks trial?
• Which Baton Rouge areas should you avoid after officers were shot?
• Confused about SNAP's new $150 rule in Louisiana?

Also on today's calendar: Dr. Thomas S. Smith Sr. at WGA Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Hot, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 72.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trial date set for one of three men accused in Madison Brooks case (wwltv.com) — In Baton Rouge, a December 7 trial date is set for Desmond Carter, one of three men charged in the high-profile Madison Brooks sexual assault case involving the LSU student's 2023 death. The court is weighing what evidence, including text messages and references to Brooks' death and toxicology, jurors will hear as prosecutors and defense attorneys battle over how the case will be presented.
   

• Multiple Police Officers Shot in Baton Rouge (news-usa.today) — Multiple police officers were shot in Baton Rouge late Sunday, triggering a massive emergency response and shelter-in-place guidance for nearby neighborhoods. Residents are being asked to avoid affected corridors as law enforcement secures the area, manages traffic disruptions, and searches for suspects while details about injuries and the exact location continue to develop.
   

• SNAP Reporting Rule Changes Oct. 1: What Louisiana Recipients Need to Know (brweeklypress.com) — Louisiana SNAP recipients in Baton Rouge and statewide face new federal reporting rules on Oct. 1, but the $150 threshold does not replace the state's own income limits. The piece explains how Louisiana's simplified reporting works, when you must report income changes, and why crossing 130% of the federal poverty level—not just a $150 raise—can affect your benefits.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baton Rouge

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 21
• Rooted in Reverence: Threads of the Past (Hybrid) →
  The Red Shoes, 2303 Government Street, Baton Rouge

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Rink & Office are Closed →
  Skate Galaxy, 12828 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge
• Birding Basics @ Hilltop Arboretum - Daytime Class (Fall 2026) →
  Hilltop Arboretum, 11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge
• Spiritual Sanctuary Circle (Hybrid) →
  The Red Shoes, 2303 Government Street, Baton Rouge
  11:00 am
• Louisiana School for the Deaf at Collegiate →
  Baton Rouge LA
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Fireside Astrology: Libra Season →
  The Red Shoes, 2303 Government Street, Baton Rouge
• Grace For The Struggle - Faith-Based Brunch →
  EBRPL - Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge
• Office & Pro Shop Open →
  Skate Galaxy, 12828 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Dr. Thomas S. Smith Sr. at WGA Meeting →
  WGA Meeting
  12:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Dillard's, 6601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Candlelight: Tribute to Queen →
  Louisiana's Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge
  6:00 pm
• Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons →
  Louisiana's Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge
  8:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pennington Biomedical Helps Advance New Tool for Analyzing Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data —Ernie Ballard Read on Patch
• 'Momnesia' is Real – Scientists Find a Biological Explanation for Temporary Forgetfulness during Pregnancy —Ernie Ballard Read on Patch

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• Audubon Charter School posted a job opening for Part-Time Custodian in Baton Rouge. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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