🌱 Local Biz To Aid Ukraine + Suspect Charges $15K On Stolen CC

Happy Wednesday, Baton Rouge! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything worth knowing around Baton Rouge today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 64 Low: 46.

Here are the top 3 stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. As the conflict in Ukraine continues to shock people, many Baton Rouge residents and businesses are looking for ways to help people stuck in the country. Jeff Ragusa, the President of Applied Business Concepts, is trying to not only send money but also help rescue a Ukrainian family. Ragusa is calling for other local businesses to support the cause. (WBRZ)
2. The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect accused of charging more than $15,000 on an elderly woman’s credit card. Authorities say the suspect is wanted for stealing a credit card from the elderly woman’s purse and using it to make purchases at businesses around the Mall of Louisiana. (WAFB)
3. Are you looking for a home in the Baton Rouge area? As part of a collaboration with Redfin.com, Patch brings you some of the newest and most interesting houses to hit the market. In this week's roundup, you will find properties ranging from open lots to a 2,720square-foot home for $675,000. (Baton Rogue Patch)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Metropolitan Council Regular Meeting - St. Louis Street Council Chambers Baton Rouge (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art marked International Women's Day with Sonia Delaunay - born in Odesa, Ukraine. Delaunay worked across the visual arts and design and is one of the original figures of the 20th-century avant-garde. (Instagram)
• Happy International Women’s Day from Theatre Baton Rouge! International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. (Facebook)
• The Louisiana Harvest of the Month for March is often referred to as the “meat” of vegetarian dishes. It’s mushrooms! Watch Louisiana Public Broadcasting's latest 'Harvest' episode to learn more about these fungi. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.