🌱 EBR Parish Prison Vigil + LA Student Vaccine Mandate

Good day, neighbors! Kayla Harrison here with a fresh edition of the Baton Rouge Daily.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds. High: 64 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. Leaders against solitary confinement held a vigil at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. The Louisiana Stop Solitary Coalition believes solitary confinement is a human rights violation. They held the vigil yesterday evening and ended the night in prayer by faith and community leaders. (BR Proud)
2. Lawmakers rejected the coronavirus vaccine mandate for Louisiana students. The House Health and Welfare Committee voted 13-2 against Gov. John Bel Edwards’ vaccine mandate. Edwards has the power to overrule the vote, which he indicated he would do. (KATC)
3. Some college students were injured after attempting to cross a closed bridge to Tigerland this past weekend between Alvin Dark Avenue and Nicholson Drive. (WAFB)
4. PetWellClinic, an innovative wellness clinic for Lousiana pet owners, signed an eight-unit deal in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. (PR Newswire)
5. High water from rainfall on Monday afternoon closed parts of I-110 in Baton Rouge, however, they are currently cleared and accessible. (WAFB)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Book Page Ornaments: Grab & Geaux - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (All Day)
• Bouncing off the Wall: Grab & Geaux - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (All Day)
• One on One Tech Tutoring - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (9:30 AM)
• Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (10:00 AM)
• 21st Century Business Forum: Ulysses 'Junior' Bridgeman (11:00 AM)
• Reindeer Pin Story/Craft - Delmont Gardens Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Hot Chocolate Ornaments - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)
• Decorate your own Christmas Ornament! (4:30 PM)
• Be Inspired! BRCC Presents: What Is This Thing Called? (6:00 PM)
• Adult Coloring - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (6:30 PM)
• Horror for the Holidays: Film Screening of Krampus (7:00 PM)

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— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She holds a Master's Degree in Writing Arts and is grateful to incorporate writing into everything she does. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.