🌱 New Custom Pizza Restaurant + Baton Rouge Hits June Heat Record

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Baton Rouge Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Hot. High: 99 Low: 78.
• Sunday: A couple of thunderstorms. High: 95 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. A new custom pizza place is planning to open in Baton Rouge. Town Square Pizza will replace Sadafs Cafe near downtown Baton Rouge and plans to be open daily. Construction is set to begin in February, though an opening date has not yet (BRProud.com)
2. A Baton Rouge man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at a neighbor whose dog had gotten out of her yard. The incident occurred at a residence on Julia Street around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Police arrested 20-year-old Larry Darnell Lanus Jr., who was also wanted by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for attempted first-degree murder for a separate incident. (WAFB)
3. It's official: the City of Baton Rouge experienced its hottest June on record. The average daily temperature reached 84.2 degrees this year, topping the previous record of 83.9 degrees that was achieved in both 2022 and 1990. On Thursday, Jun. 29, the city led the list of 91 U.S. cities forecasting dangerous heat, reaching a projected heat index of 117 degrees. (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)

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Today and tomorrow in Baton Rouge:

Saturday, July 1

• Air Dry Clay Mushroom Jar Grab & Geaux Craft At East Baton Rouge Parish Library (All Day)
• Four-Part Cocktail Experience At Spirit Mansion (6:00 PM)

Sunday, July 2

• Soulful Sunday At Beauvoir Park (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Next Sunday, Jul. 9, the West Baton Rouge Museum will host its monthly Old Time Country Open Jam. Musicians of all genres and skill levels are invited from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. to play in the Brick Gallery. Admission is free to the public. (Country Roads Magazine)
• The Baton Rouge Fire Department recently stopped by Raising Angels Daycare to teach fire safety. Visit the link to see photos from the educational event and learn how to join the Community Connect program. (Baton Rouge Fire Department via Facebook)
• Tonight is your last chance to see Legally Blonde at Theatre Baton Rouge. The cast takes the stage one last time at 7:30 p.m. Click here for ticket information. (Theatre Baton Rouge via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.