🌱Plans For Accessibility + Resources For Breast Disease Patients

Hey, people of Baton Rouge! Kayla Harrison here with a fresh copy of theBaton Rouge Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warm with clouds and sun. High: 88 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. Officials in the Capital area are embarking on a series of projects to increase Baton Rouge's accessibility and making it more ADA compliant. According to the Office of East Baton Rouge, there are about 21 current projects planned. They include improving crosswalks, sidewalks, ramps, and associated facilities. (WBRZ)
2. Health leaders are providing resources for those developing breast disease who are underinsured or uninsured in Baton Rouge. Some hospitals are offering free mammograms, assisting with genetic testing or screening, and educating patients on knowing their family histories. (WAFB)
3. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana received $100,000 grant from Louisiana Healthcare Connections to support their efforts in addressing food insecurity in local communities. (The Town Talk)
4. LSU Police are looking for two men who stole a golf cart on the day of the LSU-Auburn game. (WBRZ)
5. The Baton Rouge market of Aptim faces uncertainty and has put the XI United Plaza on the multi-tenant market. (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Grab and Geaux - Inflatable Cup Alien STEM Craft - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (12:00 AM)
• B/D EMT Skills and Written - East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events (8:00 AM)
• B/D BLS renewal course - East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events (1:00 PM)
• Delmont Gardens Movie Club - Delmont Gardens Branch Library (1:30 PM)
• Genealogy: US Census Records Part II 1850-1940 IN PERSON - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (3:00 PM)
• Genealogy: US Census Records Part II 1850-1940 VIRTUAL (3:00 PM)
• Pumpkin Painting - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (6:00 PM)
• Civic Orchestra of Baton Rouge- Fall Concert -River Center Branch Library (6:30 PM)
• 'Fraid Knot Crochet Club - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (6:30 PM)

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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.

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