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Hello Baton Rouge! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the eight Baton Rouge students who aced the ACT.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Monday: A thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
  • Tuesday: Some sun with a few showers, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌢 Hot!

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Perfect ACT scores earned by 8 Baton Rouge Magnet High students (wafb.com) β€” Eight Baton Rouge Magnet High School students have achieved rare perfect 36 ACT scores, a standout accomplishment for the local public school community. District leaders and the principal say the results highlight both the students' hard work and the school's strong academic culture, and they're eager to see how these high achievers shape their futures beyond Baton Rouge.
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    October 2, 2022 we made a covenant before God, our friends and our families to love , respect , encourage and support each other until the end of… (Nextdoor Gardere/Burbank)
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    You are allowed to grow. You are allowed to change. Sometimes people are so familiar with the old version of you that they don't know what to do with… (Nextdoor Hermitage)
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Baton Rouge. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" β€” Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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