🌱 Free Dental Care For Veterans In BR + LSU Tests Pets For Covid

Happy Friday, Baton Rouge! Let's get this day started. Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 67 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. Aspen Dental will provide free dental care to veterans and their spouses on Saturday. The locations in Baton Rouge will be open for free appointments from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments must be made in advance. (BRProud.com)
2. LSU's vet school lab is providing COVID-19 testing for pet cats and dogs. The CDC will be paying for the tests, and anyone who believes their pet may have been exposed to the virus should contact their veterinarian. (WWLTV.com)
3. The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a concert on Friday night, Sara Evans is performing at the L'Auberge Event Center on Friday night as well, and Henry Turner Jr. Day will be split between Saturday and Sunday. (The Advocate)
4. East Baton Rouge Public Library is hosting the 21st Annual Attic Treasures & Collectibles Event on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Press Release Desk)
5. U.S. clinical trials began for coronavirus oral therapeutics discovered through the use of Louisiana State University-developed artificial intelligence. (Press Release Desk)

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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.