NBA Fraud Case + Attempted Robbery + Food Insecurity Increases

Happy Friday, people of Baton Rouge! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 88 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. Former Louisiana State University basketball star Glen Davis has been indicted in NBA fraud case. Davis and 18 other NBA players are charged with defrauding a total of $4 million out of the league's health care plan. According to the prosecutors, former NBA player Terrence Williams, 34, circulated false invoices to the other players involved in exchange for kickbacks. (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
2. A Baton Rouge man was booked this week on counts of attempted murder and armed robbery. According to authorities, Dane Johnson, 20, tried to rob a woman of an Xbox on Sept. 28. Johnson shot at the victim who was able to get a hold of his gun, fire shots at him, and call the police. (The Advocate)
3. Food insecurity's long-term health consequences after the hurricane and pandemic have increased in the Capital Region. (WAFB)
4. Baton Rouge school leaders are apologizing to parents after hiring a teacher with a criminal past. (The Advocate)
5. Baton Rouge’s The 13th Gate ranked third in the nation’s scariest haunted attractions. (KLFY)

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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.