🌱 ATM Thief's Identity + Library's Mask Mandate Ends

Welcome back, Baton Rouge! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy; a p.m. shower or two. High: 75 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. The East Baton Rouge Library has ended its mask mandate. The library will also return to normal hours with the reopening of study and meeting rooms. Officials are reminding the community that computers, printing, copying, and faxing will be available fifteen minutes before the branch's nightly closure. (BRProud.com)
2. The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for the identification of an ATM burglar. The department has a photograph of the suspect who allegedly stole a large amount of money from an ATM on Feb. 12. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers or the Baton Rouge Police Department. (WAFB)
3. A Baton Rouge woman has been arrested for attempting to cash $60,000 in checks intended for local school. According to the East Baton Rouge Sherriff's Office, the woman attempted to cash checks meant for the Kenilworth Charter School on Jan. 13, 2022. The woman has been identified as Lekiedra Coleman through security footage at local bank locations. (The Advocate)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Polymer Clay Pens: Grab & Geaux At The Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library (All Day)
• B/D Rotation ACLS Renewal Course At The East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events (8:00 AM)
• Jazz Collage Story/Craft At The East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)
• Anime & Duct Tape At The East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Baton Rouge Fire Department congratulates Scott Jones on his recent promotion to District Chief. (Facebook)
• Registration for Martial Arts Summer Camp at David Vincent's Martial Arts is currently open. Click to reserve your spot! (Instagram)
• The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge reminds the community that seats are still available for The Choreography of Motherhood experience. Click to reserve your tickets. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.