🌱 Boil Water Advisory + Arrest In Lobdell Ave. Shooting

Hey, Baton Rouge! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; breezy. High: 66 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. A voluntary boil water advisory was issued late Monday afternoon issued for residences located on certain roads, according to the Parish Water Utility. The advisory is due to a broken water line in a construction zone on Marydale Road. A notice will be sent when the advisory is lifted. (BRProud.com)
2. A 22-year-old Baton Rouge man, Robert Fields, has passed away from injuries sustained in a fatal crash at the intersection of Burbank Drive and Ben Hur Road Sunday night. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Fields drove his car through the intersection when the driver of a Dodge Ram turned in front of his vehicle and hit the front of Fields' Corvette. Speed was a possible factor in the crash and an investigation is ongoing. (The Advocate)
3. Baton Rouge Police have made an arrest for the death of a teenager earlier this month. Cleveland Ely, 35, was booked into jail Monday related to the Jan. 9 shooting death of 14-year-old Dion Williams. Ely was in the parking lot of the Save More Market on Lobdell Ave. when he was shot multiple times. (WBRZ)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Grab & Geaux Mardi Gras Bead Mosaics - Baker Branch Library (All Day)
• Preschool Story Time - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Storytime - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Combined Age Storytime - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:30 AM)
• A/C Rotation BLS Renewal Course - East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events (1:00 PM)
• Chinese New Year Celebration - River Center Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Writing for Everyday Life - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out these ideas for one-tank #OnlyLouisiana road trips! (Instagram)
• Baton Rouge Police Department reported that a driver crashed into Baton Rouge Fire Truck during a Baton Rouge Police traffic crash investigation. (Facebook)
• Another wonderful and free opportunity to experience art at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center is coming your way on Feb. 17. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— 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.