🌱 SU Library To Digitize Archives + BRSL Presents Debutantes

Welcome back, Baton Rouge! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and chilly. High: 49 Low: 29.

Here are the top three stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. Southern University Library received a grant to digitize archives. The $182,199 grant was given from the National Endowment for Humanities. It will allow the library to digitize, catalog and distribute archival collections, which include the contributions of Black people to the state in the 1960s and 1970s. (BRProud.com)
2. The Baton Rouge Symphony League presented 19 debutantes at the Bal de la Symphonie at the Crowne Plaza. A BRSO ensemble provided music, and after dinner and the presentation, guests enjoyed music by After Party. (The Advocate)
3. The BREC ‘Free First Sunday’ Magnolia Mound tour started on Jan. 2. BREC invites the community to explore the historical property. Tour guides are scheduled for 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. (BRProud.com)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Grab & Geaux: Binary Beads At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (9:00 AM)
• Upcycled Journals! (Story/Craft) At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Make & Take Calendar At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (2:00 PM)
• Storycraft - Melted Snowman Collage At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (2:00 PM)
• Raised Salt Winter Paintings At Carver Branch Library (4:30 PM)
• The Vinyl Underground At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Detectives from the Louisiana State Police investigated a fatal officer-involved shooting involving their officers in Jonesboro. One subject was found deceased on the scene, and no law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident. (Facebook)
• Louisiana Public Broadcasting is hosting all your favorites! All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece at 5:30 PM, Around The World In 80 Days on Masterpiece at 7 PM, and Downton Abbey feature film at 8 PM! (Facebook)
• The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge reminds everyone to purchase tickets for MPAC, happening on Jan. 20th! They are taking the party outside onto the Rooftop Terrace and the street where performances will happen on the Essential Federal Credit Union stage. (Facebook)

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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. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.