🌱 LSU Study On Shark Attacks + LPB's #SaveMardiGras2022 Campaign

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

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 68 Low: 41.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. An LSU study suggests shark attacks are linked to lunar phases. The study, 'Shark Side of the Moon,' examined 50 years of data on shark attacks and found that there were more shark attacks during the time of more than 50% lunar illumination. Lunar illumination refers to the percent of the moon's surface that's illuminated. (WJTV)
2. Louisiana Public Broadcasting created a Tik-Tok dance to help save Mardi Gras. Their original song and dance capture the spirit of the season and encourage people to get vaccinated and boosted. To participate, TikTok users can duet or stitch the original video and dance along using the hashtags #SaveMardiGras2022, #GetVaxxed, and #LPB. (BRProud.com)
3. Two men were arrested in connection with at least 15 vehicle burglaries across East Baton Rouge Parish. 19-year-old Bobby Duncan and 18-year-old Daniel Buffington were arrested and booked on multiple counts of burglary. Duncan was arrested for attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of weapons in 2020, according to Parish records. (WBRZ)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Business Case Writing Training (Day 1) - Regus - Louisiana, Baton Rouge - Downtown - One American Place (9:00 AM)
• Eye Wander Beginner Photography Class - Eye Wander Photo (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gov. John Bel Edwards recently announced the launch of the Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Fund. This is a federally funded relief program for homeowners financially impacted by COVID-19 who are behind on their mortgages and at risk of foreclosure. (Facebook)
• The Capital Area PAL Program will be hosting a special holiday boxing camp Monday, Jan. 17 for youth ages 7-9 only. To register your son/daughter today, visit https://capitalareapal.com. (Facebook)
• Registration for Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week (BREW) is now open! The two-day conference will be held March 9 - 10, featuring an opening event showcasing area businesses, local and national speakers, and the High Stakes Pitch competition. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.