🌱 LSU Named Best Business School + BR 100th On Energy Scorecard

Happy Monday, people of Baton Rouge! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

First, today's weather:

A bit of afternoon rain. High: 54 Low: 42.

Here are the top three stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. The Princeton Review named LSU the best business school for 2022. LSU's Flores MBA Program was also ranked as one of the 241 that recommends prospective students. (BRProud.com)
2. Out of 100 cities evaluated by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, New Orleans plummeted to 67th place, and Baton Rouge hit 100th place. The city rankings were displayed on the 2021 City Clean Energy Scorecard. Some of their lowest markest were in the area of transportation. (NOLA.com)
3. A man died from a gunshot wound in Baton Rouge on Sunday. The shooting took place on North Ardenwood Drive. The suspect and motive are unknown at this time. (WAFB)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Grab & Geaux: Stellar Wall Hanging - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (9:00 AM)
• How-to Internet - Delmont Gardens Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Holiday Break Movies - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Christmas Tea! - Carver Branch Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Sunday Troopers from Troop B of the Louisiana State Police participated in a Christmas For The Kids event. LaPlace Equipment Company, Inc., with the assistance of community partners, was able to give a Christmas blessing to families in need. (Facebook)
• The Louisiana Children's Museum is hosting a Pajama Party on Dec. 22. Children can cuddle up for some winter tales during story time, enjoy cozy treats, and march in the Pajama Parade.⁠ ⁠The parade starts at 11:30 a.m. right after story time.⁠ (Instagram)
• The Louisiana Art & Science Museum invites guests to visit them for holiday fun this season. Guests can take pictures in the atrium with a winter wonderland backdrop, participate in a holiday scavenger hunt, and more. (Instagram)

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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.