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In today's newsletter:

  • Which LSU areas students say feel most unsafe after dark
  • How East Baton Rouge schools are training kids for safer screen time
  • What investigators still need to solve the Bardwell Street teen homicide

Also on today's calendar: Dr. Thomas S. Smith Sr. at WGA Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sun mixing with clouds; warm, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. LSU Safety Walk gives students oppurtunity to share light concerns (lsureveille.com) — LSU students, administrators, and police walked campus to flag dark, unsafe areas that affect both students and nearby Baton Rouge residents, especially along streets like West Chimes and Dalrymple. Their feedback will guide future lighting and safety upgrades, with officials stressing that student input directly shapes which projects get funded and prioritized.
   

2. East Baton Rouge Parish schools hold cyber safety sessions for Digital Citizenship Week (wafb.com) — East Baton Rouge Parish schools are rolling out ongoing cyber safety lessons to help Baton Rouge students recognize cyberbullying, protect personal information, and build a positive digital footprint. Technology staff and principals stress that parents must also monitor online activity as monthly sessions continue with new topics throughout the year.
   

3. Teen's death on Bardwell Street investigated as homicide after gunshot wound discovered (brweeklypress.com) — Baton Rouge police are investigating the death of 17-year-old Kelvin Jackson as a homicide after discovering he'd been shot before being hit by a car on Bardwell Street near College Drive. Officers are still searching for who fired the shot and why, and they're asking anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
   

4. Baton Rouge Teams Hold Five Spots in Louisiana's Week 4 Football Rankings (brweeklypress.com) — Five Baton Rouge high school football teams—Catholic High, Madison Prep, University High, Dunham, and Southern Lab—are all ranked in their state classifications heading into Week 4. Despite some early losses, local programs remain firmly in the statewide conversation, giving Baton Rouge fans compelling storylines to follow across every class from 5A to 1A.
   

5. New WoodSpring Suites hotel opens on Howell Boulevard in Baton Rouge (wbrz.com) — A new WoodSpring Suites has opened on Howell Boulevard, adding much-needed lodging options near the Baton Rouge airport for tourists, sports teams, and business travelers. Local leaders say the project signals growing economic investment and hope it will draw even more visitors into the city.
   

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