Support For Fallen Trooper's Family + Small Business Showcase

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

First, today's weather:

Warm with periods of sun. High: 88 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. After the death of a Louisiana State Trooper on Saturday, state police have shared ways to support his family, such as donating online, through PayPal, sending a check via mail or through the phone. The death of Master Trooper Gaubert is still being investigated. (KATC Lafayette News)
2. A small business showcase was held in Millennial Park on Sunday. The LSU Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs Expo featured local businesses, as well as the Small Business Development Center and the Southern University Law Center. (BRProud.com)
3. The Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRPD) responded to a heavy fire coming from the rear of a home on Iroquois Street; No injuries were reported. (BRProud.com)
4. The girlfriend of Ronnie Kato, a man accused of killing a BRPD officer and the girlfriend's stepfather, says he's not a 'monster.' (The Advocate)
5. An 18-year-old is facing a first-degree murder count after a drug deal ended in a fatal shooting, according to the EBRSO. (The Advocate)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Paper Mache Lanterns: Grab & Geaux - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (12:00 AM)
• Pumpkin Time! (Ages 3-5) - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Bloody Handprints! - Carver Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Baton Rouge Film Club - Cape Fear - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (6:15 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.