🌱 LSU Acquires Collection Of Black Poetry + Food Deserts In BR

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 65 Low: 36.

Here are the top 3 stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. Louisiana State University has acquired one of the largest collections of Black poems. The school will also receive a book once owned by Frederick Douglass. This comes as an important effort for LSU to preserve Black voices and their history. (The Advocate)
2. In North Baton Rouge, many are located in what is considered a “food desert,” an area in which it’s difficult to conveniently find affordable and healthy foods. Many in the area who don’t have access to transportation have to rely on friends or family for a ride to the nearest supermarket or else walk the long distances. Learn more about how the community is coming together to bring fresh food to residents. (BRProud.com)
3. Spring is well on its way here in Baton Rouge! This week, we're in for lots of sunshine and rising temperatures now through Thursday, with highs in the 60s and 70s. Get the full local weather forecast on Patch. (Baton Rouge Patch)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Movie Night at Carver! At The Carver Branch Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Before the tipoff of Saturday night’s game with Missouri, Will Wade showed his players how the Tigers had lost their identity during the tough stretch of the season. Read more about his remarks and how they changed the team. (The Advocate)
• Get your tickets now to see Candlebox at the L'Auberge Event Center on Saturday, Mar. 12, and don't forget to use code CANDLE to receive $5 off your ticket. (Facebook)
• The BTR airport won a Gold ADDY at the 2022 American Advertising Awards Show in Baton Rouge. The airport's “Break Out” campaign was centered around the excitement of flying again – and trading isolation for celebration. The campaign, created by Covalent Logic, took top honors in the "Integrated Advertising Campaign" category. (Facebook)
  

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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. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.