🌱 Wine Walk Wednesdays Revitalize + Father Arrested For Fentanyl

Good morning, everybody! It's Tuesday in Baton Rouge and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

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• Tuesday: A thunderstorm. High: 99 Low: 79.
• Wednesday: Hot. High: 100 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. In an effort to support downtown Baton Rouge businesses, Wine Walk Wednesdays have become a popular monthly event for locals to explore new venues and enjoy wine tastings. The event, created by Wardell Junius, aims to provide a mid-week break and promote networking opportunities within the community. Participants walk through downtown, visiting different establishments, and trying a variety of wines along the way. (The Advocate)
2. A man has been arrested in Baton Rouge after his 1-year-old child suffered an overdose from fentanyl exposure. The child was unresponsive and had to be treated with Narcan before being admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. The arrest followed the discovery of Fentanyl in the child's blood tests and the father's admission to throwing away a plastic bag containing drugs. (WBRZ)
3. Baton Rouge celebrated Pride Fest in Raising Cane’s River Center recently. The event featured performances by 30 queens and 72 vendors, including free HIV testing and education on PrEP. The importance of acceptance and unconditional love for LGBTQ+ children is emphasized by supporters at the Baton Rouge Pride Fest, urging parents not to discourage their children from being true to themselves. (BRProud.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Baton Rouge:

Tuesday, June 27

• Wild Edibles Of Louisiana: An Introduction To Foraging Mushrooms And Plants At Hilltop Arboretum (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 28

• Gourmet Burger-Making Battle - Team Building Activity At Rally Cap Brewing Company (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Elaine, a 4- to 6-month-old pup, is described as one of the sweetest dogs in the FotA's program. She is friendly with both humans and other animals, enjoys playtime, and is available for adoption at The Adoption House. (Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge via Facebook)
• Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, Louisiana's Poet Laureate, presented her poetry at Baton Rouge Gallery, showcasing her various published collections, including her latest work titled "Black Creole Chronicles." The event drew a large audience who appreciated her literary contributions. (Baton Rouge Gallery - center for contemporary art via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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.