🌱 HealthyBR Relaunches + Fire At Popeye's + EBR School Security Head

Morning, Baton Rouge! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, April 2 off on an informed note. Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the a.m.. High: 79 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. At a press conference on Thursday, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the relaunches of HealthBR, a health-oriented website and a one-stop shop for health news. The website can help users find local doctors, and it offers other resources such as HIV/AIDS materials. It also offers healthy recipes and online classes. (The Advocate)
2. Early evening on Wednesday, customers at a Baton Rouge Popeye's had to evacuate after fryers caught on fire and shut down the restaurant. The St. George Fire Department arrived at the scene on Burbank Drive and put out the fire. Thankfully, no injuries were reported and the building sustained minimal damage. (WBRZ)
3. A retired Baton Rouge Police Department deputy chief was named the head of East Baton Rouge Parish School System's security. Deputy Chief Robert McGarner formerly spent 32 years with the BRPD before retiring in October 2020. In an effort to stop crime before it enters the classroom, McGarner and his security team plan to conduct a risk assessment on major crimes happening in the area surrounding the schools. (WBRZ)

Today in Baton Rouge:

• 3D Printer Badging Class At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (2:30 PM)
• Civic Orchestra Of Baton Rouge Concert At Goodwood Main Library (3:00 PM)
• Sing & Swing 2022 At Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Baton Rouge Gallery is closed for the weekend to install the next exhibition: The REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE Juried High School Exhibition, made possible by Cordell and Ava Haymon. The gallery will be open again on Tuesday, Apr. 5th from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Facebook)
• Strong & Calm Warrior Yoga returns this weekend! The 2022 edition continues Saturday, Apr. 2, at 8:00 a.m. inside the USS KIDD Veterans Museum. Admission is free and open to the public. (Facebook)
• Do you have any hazardous materials in your home? Check to make sure they’re on the accepted items list, then dispose of them properly during the city's Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day! (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.