🌱 Baton Rouge Weather Closures + Man Shot Near Scenic Highway

Happy Wednesday, people of Baton Rouge! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything happening around Baton Rouge today.

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First, today's weather:

A few t-storms, some severe. High: 80 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. Due to expected severe weather today, offices and school districts across Baton Rouge are changing their plans. East Baton Rouge schools have opted for virtual instruction, while West Baton Rouge schools are closing entirely. Additionally, state offices in the Baton Rouge area will shut down at noon today. A full list of closures and changes is available at The Advocate. (The Advocate)
2. A man was fatally shot on Birch Street, just off Scenic Highway, on Monday afternoon. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 20-year-old Fredrick Harris was shot multiple times and died at the scene. Officials have not yet identified a suspect in Harris' death. (WBRZ)
3. The list of possible locations for a new bridge in Baton Rouge has been narrowed down to 10 spots. Members of the Capital Area Road and Bridge District are eager to bring the list down to three options before a Jun. 6 legislative session. The state panel hopes to appeal to Louisiana lawmakers as they consider Governor Bel Edwards' proposal of a $500 million "down payment" on the proposed bridge. (WWNO)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Fitness in the Stacks At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Background Checks for Employment At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (11:30 AM)
• Teen Tech Club At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (3:30 PM)
• Decorative Poetry Paper Story/Craft At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Join the Baton Rouge Fire Department and other departments from throughout the state as we remember and recognize those who have perished protecting us from fire. The ceremony begins at 10:00 am and will conclude around noon. (Facebook)
• Following a two-year absence because of the pandemic, the LSU AgCenter is once again hosting AgMagic Baton Rouge. The event will be open to the public on Saturday, Apr. 2, and Sunday, Apr. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Instagram)
• Sunday in the park is back! Join the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in celebrating the arts with five Sunday afternoon performances starting April 10th with Bonerama at the Ebb & Flow Festival. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.