🌱 BRFD Employee Shot Burglar + State Litter Task Force At LSU

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Kayla Harrison, your host of the Baton Rouge Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and warm. High: 73 Low: 53.

Here are the top 3 stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. A Baton Rouge fire investigator shot a man trying to break into his car in a neighborhood off of Government Street. The man was shot during the confrontation and taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The BRFD employee was placed on administrative leave. (WBRZ)
2. A Statewide Litter Task Force will kick off at the LSU Burden Museum on Tuesday afternoon. Governor John Bel Edwards, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, and Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will be presenting. (WGNO New Orleans)
3. Families are invited to plant trees at the LSU Ag Center Botanical Gardens on Jan. 22 for Arbor Day. Families have the opportunity to help reforest Burden Woods by Native planting trees. They can also participate in a scavenger hunt, enjoy storytime in the garden, and meet Smokey Bear. (BRProud.com)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• ACLS Update Course - East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events (8:00 AM)
• Bingo in the Gardens - Delmont Gardens Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Introduction to Word - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Lapsit for Babies - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:30 AM)
• Introduction to Microsoft Word - Eden Park Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Background Checks for Employment - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (11:30 AM)
• Snowflake Storycraft - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)
• Morse Code Bracelet Story/Craft - Delmont Gardens Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting - East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council (4:00 PM)
• Chinese Lantern - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)
• Adult Coloring - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:30 PM)
• Historical Louisiana Newspapers at LSU with Hans Rasmussen - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Take a moment and help the Baton Rouge Fire Department congratulate Eugene “Lee” Simmons on his promotion to Deputy Fire Chief. Thank you for your dedication and service to Baton Rouge! (Facebook)
• A new face is coming to Baton Rouge Gallery's team! Gwen Palagi is joining BRG as the new development director. From rescuing birds of prey in Southwestern Montana to managing a community radio station on the island of Kauai, Gwen brings with her more than 20 years of nonprofit experience. (Facebook)
• You can earn service hours or just enjoy serving your community by volunteering with the Louisiana Children's Museum. ⁠Check out their website using the link in their bio for more information and to find the best place for you to serve! (Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.