🌱 Baton Rouge Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

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But first, today's weather:

Cooler; breezy this morning. High: 53 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. Girl Scout Cookie sales begin | St. Mary Now (StMaryNow.com)
2. What's the Best New Restaurant in Baton Rouge? Write in your nominations for this year's Best of 225 Awards (225 Baton Rouge)
3. LEGO fun, 'Grace for President' and more things to do this weekend (The Advocate)
4. LSU researcher develops smart textile that detects fevers in infants (StMaryNow.com)
5. Bob Reynolds is a sax man for all seasons; see him perform next week at Chelsea's Live! (The Advocate)
6. Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: COVID and exercise—why it’s important to take it slow (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
7. Drying out, noticeably cooler for the next few days (WAFB)
8. Baton Rouge group empowers students and families to take control of their education (The Advocate)
9. Some schools close after storms, possible tornado hits Baton Rouge area (The Advocate)
10. Lawmakers, local organizations address anti-violence work after weekend nightclub shooting (WAFB)
11. More than 18,000 people without power as storms, possible tornado hits Louisiana (The Advocate)
12. After liquor license for Reggie's bar revoked, many wonder if anything else can be done to stop underaged drinking (WBRZ)
13. ABC possibly changing underage drinking policy (WAFB)
14. East Baton Rouge schools wants buses to go green (BRProud.com)
15. 'I'm overwhelmed': Port Allen and Prairieville teachers receive $25,000 education awards (The Advocate)
16. Regulators told Baton Rouge to fix its stormwater issues. It now has 8 months to do so. (The Advocate)
17. Power outage reported for entire City of Plaquemine (WAFB)
18. I-TEAM: Dior Bar and Lounge surrenders license after violent night (WAFB)
19. Woman arrested months after Thanksgiving Day drive-by in Baton Rouge neighborhood (WBRZ)
20. CRIME STOPPERS: Police need help identifying T-Mobile robbers (WAFB)
21. Man arrested on attempted murder charge for allegedly robbing, shooting person after losing money in dice game (WBRZ)
22. Smiley: LSU's first 100 years in 100 pages | Smiley Anders (The Advocate)
23. Baton Rouge nightclub loses liquor license after 12 people were shot (WWLTV.com)
24. Baton Rouge area added 2,200 jobs in December (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
25. LSU first school to offer carbon capture concentration for engineering students (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
26. Markets highlighted at forestry meeting (LSU AgCenter)
27. After mass shooting, Baton Rouge club agrees to stay closed amid investigation into 'security breach' (WBRZ)
28. Wanna be one of the 2023 Best Places to Work? Here's how. (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
29. Geaux Ride expands, launches Wellness Tours to encourage connections throughout the city - [225] (225 Baton Rouge)
30. The Ambrosia Bakery: Home of the King Cake Craze (Visit Baton Rouge)

Today in Baton Rouge:

From my notebook:

• Louisiana State Police: "STATE OFFICES DISMISSING EARLY IN 13 PARISHES Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne has announced that state offices in thirteen parishes in southwest Louisiana will close at 11 a.m. today, January 24th, in anticipation of high win..." (Louisiana State Police via Facebook)
• Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge: "Here’s some sunshine☀️on a rainy day - BUSTER! This little guy is really pulling at our heartstrings❤️with these adorable pics.! He is 3-4 mo. old & weighs 15 chunky lbs. If Buster is giving you major puppy fever, come by The Dog Adoptio..." (Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge via Facebook)
• Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge: "Spots had tummy trouble over the weekend and was not at The Adoption House, but is AOK now and back to watching the door waiting to meet you" (Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge via Facebook)
• Love: "Sweet and SPARKLY for Valentine’s Day 😍💖💋 Tap to shop, or check out our website for more!! WWW.LOVEBATONROUGE.COM #shoplovebatonrouge" (Love via Instagram)
• Louisiana State Police: "This week, Troop C partnered with SADD Nation to deliver a “Rock the Belt” seatbelt safety awareness presentation to the 10th grade students of Thibodaux High School. The two day event consisted of in class presentations discussing the i..." (Louisiana State Police via Facebook)
• Visit Baton Rouge: "We’re officially 4️⃣ weeks from Fat Tuesday, which means that king cake season is in full swing! Plan your visit to one of Baton Rouge’s most beloved local bakeries—@ambrosiabakery—check out this inside look at one of their busiest seaso..." (Visit Baton Rouge via Instagram)
• BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo: "A visit to the Zoo is so much more than meets the eye. It's not only a connection to wild animals in wild places, it's also connecting with the great outdoors, your family, and the natural world around you. Come see us soon! HOURS: Open ..." (BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo via Facebook)
• Theatre Baton Rouge: "Time for a party game! 📞💥 THE BOYS IN THE BAND is back starting this Thursday for only four more performances. Tickets are going FAST - get yours today at www.theatrebr.org/tickets. 📸: Charles Champagne" (Theatre Baton Rouge via Facebook)
• Visit Baton Rouge: "We’re officially 4️⃣ weeks from Fat Tuesday, which means that king cake season is in full swing! Plan your visit to one of Baton Rouge’s most beloved local bakeries—The Ambrosia Bakery—check out this inside look at one of their busiest s..." (Visit Baton Rouge via Facebook)
• Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge: "Everyone needs a Princess in their lives 👑👸👑 She is five years old and has soulful eyes and a buttery caramel color. She could gain a few pounds as she is pretty thin at 52 pounds! Where are all our big dog lovers!!!" (Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge via Facebook)
• Baton Rouge Area Chamber: "Leadership BR's Class of 2023 is starting off with a 🥂! The class enjoyed the announcement reception at Blend Baton Rouge, met members of Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni, swapped stories, and got familiar with their new classmates. Intere..." (Baton Rouge Area Chamber via Facebook)
• Louisiana Art & Science Museum: "We are so excited to announce our Valentine’s Day Dinner Under the Stars on Tuesday, February 14th, with cocktails and charcuterie served at 6:30 PM and a three-course dinner with wine pairings catered by City Pork Catering & Events serv..." (Louisiana Art & Science Museum via Instagram)
• Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge: "Join us February 4th 5:30-7:30 PM for the FREE opening reception of our current Shell Gallery exhibit, "Preserving Our Place." This exhibit celebrates the work of two indigenous photographers: Chantel Comardelle and Dennis Davis. The rec..." (Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge via Facebook)
• Louisiana Public Broadcasting: "From LSU Ag Center: "Louisiana sugarcane farmers have produced a record amount of sugar this year, but three days of hard freezing temperatures at Christmas is creating issues for the crop still left in the field."" (Louisiana Public Broadcasting via Facebook)
• Louisiana Children's Museum: "Our 2023 Summer Camp registration opens on Monday, February 6 at 9:00 a.m. #SavetheDate as space is limited! LCM Members, you will receive an email on February 3 with your special discount code to be used. You must use this code and no..." (Louisiana Children's Museum via Instagram)
• Louisiana Public Broadcasting: ""Louisiana continues to be plagued by insurance woes, with insurers leaving or going out of business in the hurricane-stricken state. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon wants the Legislature to allocate at least $45 million into a newly ..." (Louisiana Public Broadcasting via Facebook)
• Louisiana Public Broadcasting: "From “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” to “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” Flack’s virtuosity was inseparable from her commitment to civil rights. “Roberta Flack” premieres TONIGHT at 8PM on LPB." (Louisiana Public Broadcasting via Facebook)
• Louisiana COPS: "Please join us as we pause to REMEMBER the Inzer family and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office." (Louisiana COPS via Facebook)
• Louisiana COPS: "Please join us as we pause to REMEMBER the Denton family and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office." (Louisiana COPS via Facebook)
• Baton Rouge Area Chamber: "Severe thunderstorms and strong winds are in the forecast this afternoon with potential flooding through the night. Stay prepared with these emergency resource links and tips at " (Baton Rouge Area Chamber via Facebook)
• Louisiana Public Broadcasting: "This week on #FindingYourRoots - we have a triple-header! Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. tonight at 7PM to explore the family lines of Jamie Chung, Cyndi Lauper, and Danny Trejo!" (Louisiana Public Broadcasting via Facebook)
• AugustBatonRouge: "No rainy day blues over here… our favorite shorts are back in stock(shorts $98- blazer $165-), 4 colors, swipe right👉 💙🤍💚🤎 #blue #white #green #tan #fauxleather #bestsellers #backinstock #augustbatonrouge #TapToShop #instorepickup #..." (AugustBatonRouge via Instagram)
• Theatre Baton Rouge: "Theatre Baton Rouge will be close at nook today due to the incoming inclement weather! We will re-open tomorrow morning at 10am. Stay safe, Baton Rouge!" (Theatre Baton Rouge via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Capital Heights: "Does this Chunky Monkey belong to anyone nearby? - He/she shows up on my back porch to visit with my inside cat. Skiddish but will stay for a handful of kibbles. The right side of face is swollen—maybe an abscess from an injury. Could us..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Summa Court: "KTTB went back to the Siegen HELL HOLE this am ! - 15 contractor bags Later ……." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hoo Shoo Too Road: "Our Peacock is on the loose around Elliott and vines, if you see him let me know! - Has a blue neck and is missing his tail feathers, also if anyone would like a dog let me know she’s sweet friendly and listens! I’ll let her shock collar..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Baton Rouge: "Found this puppy wandering around Home Depot parking lot!!! - Anybody know this dog?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Southdowns: "In need for someone to pressure wash our house , courtyard & brick walkway! - Who would you recommend?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Contour/Old Hammond: "Baton Rouge Citizens. - Anyone know who are the members of GBREP! 22-01203 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a subrecipient agreement with Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership in the amount of $1,880,000 to promote tour..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Woodlawn Estates: "My husband is in need of a phone book. - If anyone has one they are willing to part with we would love to have it or even just borrow it! He needs it for Thursday morning." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, River Oaks: "I brought my car to Mr Keithan Ivey yesterday to get detailed and let me tell you, that man did not disappoint. - Inside, outside, windows, tires, rims, he does it all. He even said I could bring it back for headlight restoration. I regr..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, College Hills: "Yancie and Dave did a great job. - Hung two light fixtures-one a little complicated but not a problem for them. Very reasonable and highly recommend!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Jefferson Place - Bocage: "Collecting photos now! - Send in your holiday travel, Mardi Gras ball pics, and anything else you’d like to share! We’ll feature both of our JPB queens, in different issues, please note which ball your pics were taken. Katie.Redding@n2..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Woodlawn Acres: "Looking for recommendations for a great cardiologist, and endocrinologist. - It’s for my dad who is 90. He has peoples health insurance so need to be on his plan. If your not sure I can always check it out on the LCMC website. Have great..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, University Club Plantation: "ISO gentleman who purchased placemats that match this print I have the apron I wanted to give you. - Please message me. I can’t find messages or remember your last name. First name Scott? LIves off ONeal/Tiger Bend area???" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Contour/Old Hammond: "Baton Rouge. - Where did the $600M go that was supposed to “revolutionize the drainage system?”" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Sherwood Forest: "Nerf Gun Lot asking 80. - 00 all is brand new never opened or played with!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, O'Neal Place: "Is your property holding stormwater? - Contact me for an estimate on a durable solution, Our work is professionally done and guaranteed." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Jefferson Park: "I’ll be making my scrap runs tomorrow afternoon. - Contact Lee at +1 (225) 620-5880 to schedule a pickup and or a drop off for all your unwanted, broken metal products as well as Electronics." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Jefferson: "I have to pick up my daughter from off of coursey. - Can someone give me an update on flooded streets leaving out of old Jefferson subdivision." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Jefferson Place - Bocage: "When daughter comes over have her give treats. - Did that with my two and they love my grandsons" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Shenandoah North: "German Shepherd on the loose in our front yard! - Anybody find him or know where he belongs?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Webb Park: "Hi guys! - Me again. We have a little yorkie, about 5lbs and 3 years old. He has a terrible case of fleas. We thought we got rid of them earlier this month; but sure enough, we found more on him today. Anyone have any experience with th..." (Nextdoor)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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