🌱 GBR Food Bank App + BR Police Looking For Juvenile Fugitive

Hey, Baton Rouge! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Warmer with some sun. High: 69 Low: 56.

Here are the top three stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank launched a mobile app to increase food access. The app gives users information about how to apply for SNAP benefits, mobile food distributions, program resources, and information about events. (BRProud.com)
2. State Police are looking for a juvenile fugitive believed to be in the Baton Rouge area. The 16-year-old is wanted by the Office of Juvenile Justice after he escaped from a juvenile facility in the Avoyelles Parish area. (WBRZ)
3. The "No Surprises Act" was passed in Washington after two years of debate. The act provides federal protection for patients against surprise medical bills. This will now require everyone involved in your care to give you an upfront price of what it will cost you. (WAFB)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• ACLS Update Course - East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events (8:00 AM)
• Popsicle Stick Snowman - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Winter Hat Story/Craft - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:30 AM)
• Adult Coloring - Eden Park Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Sensory Sensitivity Time - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (11:00 AM)
• Movie Time: Shawshank Redemption - Eden Park Branch Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Baton Rouge Firefighters responded to a vacant house fire in the 2000 block of Gayosa St. The house was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived on scene. The house is a total loss but they were able to keep it from damaging the neighboring homes. (Facebook)
• The Baton Rouge Gallery announced the Surreal Salon 14, which features over 50 artists representing 18 states and 5 countries, juried by Carrie Ann Baade. You can find more details at batonrougegallery.org/surreal-salon. (Facebook)
• The Louisiana Public Broadcasting announced the all-new Antiques Roadshow has returned for its 26th season! It premiered last night on LPB. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you tomorrow for another 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.