🌱 Baton Rouge Homes For Sale + Shooting Suspect In Custody

Good morning, Baton Rouge! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Baton Rouge.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 80 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. Looking for a home in the Baton Rouge area? Whether you're actively researching for a new home or just interested in other properties nearby, you can start your search with four of the newest listings in and around Baton Rouge. (Baton Rouge Patch)
2. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, a suspect wanted for the February murder of a man on Reiger Road is now in custody. On Feb. 12, 21-year-old James Douglas got into an argument with a man at a motel. Police say the victim intervened to prevent the argument from escalating when the suspect turned his attention to the victim, who was ultimately shot several times. The suspect was booked in West Baton Rouge this week. (BRProud.com)
3. A Baton Rouge teenager was indicted on Thursday on rape and armed robbery count. Jayden Christopher Foster, 18, is accused of robbing and sexually assaulting two of his victims after answering their online advertisements for sex last summer. (The Advocate)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Swamper Scavenger Hunt (OBOC) - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (9:00 AM)
• Fitness in the Stacks - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Baton Rouge Fire Department sends their congratulations to Terrell Robillard on his promotion to District Chief. Chief Robillard has been with the BRFD since August of 1995! (Facebook)
• The Baton Rouge Police Department and Chief Murphy Paul have announced the promotion of 23 officers and one communications officer. (Facebook)
• Zoo lovers ages 13-17, listen up! The Baton Rouge Zoo is now accepting Zoo Krewe applications for its 2022 term! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.