🌱 Body Found On Glen Oaks Drive + New Lane Closures

Happy Wednesday, people of Baton Rouge! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here are the most important things going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

A strong afternoon t-storm. High: 83 Low: 48.

Here are the top three stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a body that was found on Glen Oaks Drive. According to BRPD, the body was found on Monday at around 11:25 a.m. The victim has yet to be identified. (BRProud.com)
2. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced alternating lane closures as traffic signals are being replaced. The three-phase, $10 million dollar project will begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. It will replace 229 traffic signals with new ones that include flashing yellow lights. (WBRZ)
3. The manager of a Baton Rouge restaurant was arrested on Friday for allegedly trying to bribe his way out of fines. QuingQi Wu tried to offer an Alcoholic Beverage Control agent $4,500 under the table to avoid fines at his restaurant, Juicy Seafood. Wu admitted to the agent that he was trying to bribe them. (WBRZ)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Easter Animals At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:30 PM)
• Art & Photography At Main Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Corporate Realty is opening its first Baton Rouge office. (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
• The LSU Opera is set to celebrate Philip Glass' 85th birthday with two free performances of his opera, 'Orphee.' (The Advocate)
• Looking for a new home in Baton Rouge? Here's a roundup of Patch's local real estate. (Baton Rouge Patch)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.