🌱 Winds And Tornadoes Coming To Baton Rouge + West BR Stabbing

Rise and shine, Baton Rouge! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 82 Low: 68.

Here are the top four stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. The National Weather Service has forecast and enhanced the risk for severe weather on Wednesday across southeast Louisiana, which is expected to hit the Baton Rouge area. Tornadoes may be possible tomorrow, though hurricane-strength winds are the main cause for concern. Storm winds have the possibility of gusting up to 74 mph. The National Weather Service has encouraged residents to sign up for severe weather warnings and have a safe place to take shelter. (NOLA.com)
2. Two people were stabbed to death in West Baton Rouge on Monday, Mar. 28. Investigators believe a man, 66-year-old Robert Washington, was killed at his home after a woman, who was later killed in a field behind his home, showed up at his front door looking for help. According to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the suspect, 58-year-old Kevin Craig, was booked on charges of home invasion and domestic abuse battery. (WBRZ)
3. On Monday, Mar. 28, State Rep. Rick Edmonds, R-Baton Rouge, was the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge where he talked about his bill, HB 22. The bill, if approved, will provide for the reemployment of retired teachers to address the critical teacher shortage in Louisiana. During the event, Edmonds also discussed other legislation currently under consideration that could impact education. (WAFB)
4. Are you looking for a job in the Baton Rouge area? Despite the economic difficulties businesses have faced since the pandemic, companies across Baton Rouge are searching for new employees, and Patch has rounded up some of the best local job openings posted within the past week. (Baton Rouge Patch)

Today in Baton Rouge:

• YMCA Of The Capital Area Job Fair At Arthur Cullen Lewis Branch YMCA (9:30 AM)
• Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club - W5KID At USS KIDD (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Story Time At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• At Home Beekeeping Series At LSU AgCenter (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will host its annual Zippity Zoo Fest this weekend, Saturday, Apr.2, and Sunday, Apr. 3. This is an annual spring event that celebrates the birthday of the Zoo, which is turning 52 years old this year! (Facebook)
• The Baton Rouge Area Foundation's scholarship portal is open! High school and college students in the Capital Region are encouraged to apply. (Facebook)
• The Baton Rouge Area Chamber has unveiled its regional five-year strategic plan. Watch BRAC CEO Adam Knapp talk about the new plan and its goals here. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.