🌱 Body Found Near Golf Course + Pedestrian Hit At Goodwood Blvd

Good morning, Baton Rouge! I'm Dan Casarella and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. Police found a body near a Baton Rouge golf course on Thursday morning. Around 10:00 am, a body was discovered in the vehicle in the parking lot of the City Park Golf Course. According to sources, the police believe the body had been there for days. (WBRZ)
2. A pedestrian has sustained serious injuries after a car crash on Goodwood Blvd. The accident occurred at the 8600 block of Goodwood Blvd. on Thursday morning. The victim was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. (BRProud.com)
3. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office has recently asked for the public’s help to solve a murder from 10 years ago. Police investigators are looking for any information into the death of Tiffany Prestly, who is also known as Tiffany Degazon. Thursday, Mar. 31 marked the 10-year anniversary of her death. If you have information regarding this investigation, contact Crime Stoppers at 344-7867 or submit a tip anonymously here. (WAFB)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Gaither Vocal Band At Raising Cane's River Center (5:00 PM)
• Jarvis & The Gents At Silly Rabbit Comedy Club (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Watch as Baton Rouge Area ChamberCEO Adam Knapp visits the Louisiana Business and Industry Show to discuss BRAC's vision for the future, BRING IT!, and the different talent and retention initiatives the organization is working on. (Facebook)
• To learn more about job opportunities with Baton Rouge Police Department, visit geauxBRPD.com or call (225) 389-3906 for more details. (Facebook)
• The City of Baton Rouge is looking to fill 38 open positions. Visit the link to check out the latest jobs in the area. (Facebook)

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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.