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Hello Baton Rouge! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why BRPD patrols are about to be seen nationwide
  • How Baton Rouge winners can cash in Saturday's Powerball tickets
  • What should you ask a Baton Rouge car crash lawyer first?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 73.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. On Patrol: Live co-host rides along with BRPD officers (wbrz.com) — Baton Rouge residents will soon see their own BRPD officers featured live on the national show "On Patrol: Live," after the East Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a contract bringing cameras to local patrols. Co-host Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin is in town riding along with Sgt. Jordan Lear and sampling Louisiana culture, from gator hunting to beignets, while emphasizing the show's unfiltered look at police work.
   

2. Louisiana Lottery Powerball results for Sept. 19, 2026 (shreveporttimes.com) — Powerball players can now check the Sept. 19 winning numbers and, if they're lucky, claim prizes at the Louisiana Lottery headquarters on Laurel Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Smaller prizes up to $600 can be redeemed at retailers, while larger winnings require mailing tickets or visiting the Baton Rouge office on weekdays during business hours.
   

3. How to Find a Car Crash Lawyer in Baton Rouge (thedetroitbureau.com) — If you're hurt in a Baton Rouge car crash, this guide explains how local injury lawyers work, from contingency fees to what happens at your first consultation. It walks through experience levels, reputation checks, and Louisiana-specific rules, so Baton Rouge residents can better evaluate attorneys and understand timelines and rights before pursuing a claim.
   

4. New executive director at French Quarter theater; former state rep takes energy association job (nola.com) — Several Baton Rouge professionals are stepping into new leadership roles, including a Baton Rouge native now overseeing Acadian Ambulance's Louisiana East region and two attorneys joining Kean Miller's local office. The roundup also notes a dermatologist expanding cancer care capacity and other regional business moves that could affect services, jobs, and professional networks for Baton Rouge residents.
   

5. Gold Star spouse honors husband 20 years after Apache helicopter crash (wafb.com) — A Baton Rouge native soldier, Terry M. Thomas, is being remembered 20 years after he died in an Apache helicopter crash, as his widow reflects on their life together and his service. Speaking from Baton Rouge, she describes raising their children, pursuing her own education, and honoring his memory by stepping into an Apache helicopter like the one he flew.
   

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    People are nice to me and respectful! Love my wife, neighbors and dog. Each day is a blessing (Nextdoor Perkins)
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Ok Baton Rouge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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