Trooper Memorial + Woman Killed On I-12 + Tree Replacements

Hey, Baton Rouge! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's happening in Baton Rouge today.

First, today's weather:

Warm with sunny intervals. High: 88 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. A makeshift memorial popped up for a slain Louisiana State Police Trooper. The memorial was set up at Capital One on the corner of Hwy 73 and Airline Hwy. to honor Master Trooper, Adam Gaubert. Funeral arrangements for Gaubert have been scheduled. (BRProud.com)
2. A woman died while trying to cross I-12 on foot over the weekend. Kimberly Stanton, 45, was hit by a car and was pronounced dead on the scene. The investigation is still ongoing. (WAFB)
3. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will work with Baton Rouge Green to replace trees removed during a construction project. (BRProud.com)
4. Baton Rouge will send teams to panhandling hotspots and encampments to help homeless people. (The Advocate)
5. Baton Rouge police are searching for a woman who has been missing since Oct. 9. and is believed to have dementia. (The Advocate)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Candy Corn Earrings Grab & Geaux - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (12:00 AM)
• B/D ACLS Renewal Course - East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Public Events (8:00 AM)
• Excel Basics - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Intro to Excel - Delmont Gardens Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Rocket Story/Craft - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:30 AM)
• 21st Century Business Forum: Michael Dubin - Virtual (11:00 AM)
• Legal Services for Domestic Violence Survivors at the Family Justice Center - Virtual (12:00 PM)
• Bird Marionette Story/Craft - Delmont Gardens Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• FALL CRAFT STICK SIGN STORY CRAFT - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)
• Skull String Art - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)
• Fall Frights! Horror Series - Child's Play (1988) - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (7:00 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.