🌱 Facebook Live Stabbing + BR Health Dept. Seeks $5 Million

Rise and shine, Baton Rouge! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 81 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. A man is in custody after a horrific murder on Monday night. Police say Earl Lee Johnson bound 34-year-old Janice David of Baton Rouge to a car's steering wheel and stabbed her to death on Facebook Live. Authorities say the man and woman had been on a days-long "drug binge" before the incident. The man faces charges of first degree murder. (WWLTV.com)
2. The Baton Rouge Health District is seeking $5 million to improve access to healthcare. Upgrades will include signage on I-10 as well as greenscaping and integrated pedestrian crossings. Learn more about the grant at the link. (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
3. Peace Week activities began Monday after a violent Easter weekend. Mayor Broome encourages people to participate in anti-violence activities, which will be available in schools and through communities. People will be encouraged to take free gun locks and sign commitment forms to promote peace in Baton Rouge. (BRProud.com)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Grab & Geaux At Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library (All Day)
• Teens Video Game Marathon At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• GUGL: The Grown-Up Gaming League At Bluebonnet Regional (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Baton Rouge is hiring! Click the link to learn more. (Twitter)
• Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge invites you out to the lake for Pets + Paddle. Doggy paddle with your favorite pup this Saturday. (Facebook)
• Visit Baton Rouge posted a photo of a mouth-watering snoball from SnoMan Snoballs. As the heat turns up this spring, stay cool with a frosty treat. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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.