🌱 Free Dental Services At GBR Dental Clinic + Stabbing Suspect Wanted

Happy Friday, people of Baton Rouge! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 84 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. Smiles all round! The Greater Baton Rouge Dental Clinic is hosting a day of free services. From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on May 4, GBR Dental will serve at least 75 patients with the choice of a filling, dental cleaning, or dental extraction. The event will take place at 16250 Airline Hwy. in Prairieville. To register or learn more details, visit the link. (Weekly Citizen)
2. Police are searching for a man who fatally stabbed his coworker at a local poultry plant. The man, identified by police as Bruce Causey, is a work-release inmate from the Union Parish Detention Center. Police have not identified the cause of the stabbing, but believe Causey is en route to Baton Rouge. Anyone with information is asked to come forward. (KALB)
3. A mother is recovering at a local hospital after being shot in the leg by her 5-year-old child. According to police, the shooting took place around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday. Police are still investigating the incident, no information on how the child had access to the weapon. (WAFB)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Duct Tape Flower Pens: Grab & Geaux at East Baton Rouge Parish Library (All Day)
• Fitness in the Stacks at Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Louisiana State Parks at East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a pal? Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge is looking for a home for Charlie. She is a sweet 5-year-old pup who isn't too big to fit in a smaller apartment. See photos in the post. (Facebook)
• Giggles: Baton Rouge invites you to come check out its pretend play display. The display features dragons, princess dresses, unicorns, and more. (Instagram)
• The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank wants your help! From now until May 15, you can donate food at Walmart of Sam's Club in the Fight Hunger campaign. See the video for more details. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all 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.