🌱 New center for healthcare training in Baton Rouge

Welcome to today's edition of Baton Rouge Patch AM. Here's a quick look at what's happening in your area.

• New center for healthcare training in Baton Rouge
• Deadly motel shooting under investigation
• Prairieville man arrested for cruelty to juveniles

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 91 Low: 73.

Baton Rouge in the news:

• Baton Rouge university launches center to offer special training, education for healthcare professionals: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge has launched a new center to provide professional development for healthcare workers. The center will offer online and in-person courses starting in October. (brproud.com)
• 1 dead after Denham Springs motel shooting, police say: A deadly shooting at a Denham Springs motel involving local police is under investigation by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. The incident, which occurred early Saturday, resulted in the death of Chevis Whalen. (brproud.com)
• Prairieville man charged with Cruelty to Juveniles: A Prairieville man, John Dempre, was arrested and charged with cruelty to juveniles. Dempre, a former East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputy, is currently employed by a company selling bulletproof vests. (wafb.com)
• Michael Charles Scott Spano: Mike Spano, a Lake Charles native and former Acura salesman in Baton Rouge, passed away at 56. He had a varied career and was known for his love of music and sports. (americanpress.com)
• Game of the Week: Central High School rolls past Denham Springs High School: Central High School dominated Denham Springs in the Amite River Rivalry, winning 31-6. The game, held in Baton Rouge, saw standout performances from Jackson Firmin and Kylen Thomas, who returned to the field after a car accident. (brproud.com)

Upcoming events:

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Wednesday, Sep. 18

• Sesame Street Live at Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge, La (6 p.m.)

Thursday, Sep. 19

• QUIRKY Ladies Book Club at Bluebonnet Regional at Conference Room A (6:30 p.m.)
• Mayor Candidate and at 9229 N Ridgewood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70814 (6 p.m.)
• Karma and the Killjoys - Synthetic Release Show at Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70801 (7:30 p.m.)

Saturday, Sep. 21

• Baton Rouge Princess Day at Embassy Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge (10 a.m.)
• "Just for the Health of It" at 914 N Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802 (9 a.m.)
• Water Lantern Festival at Zachary Community Park (4:30 p.m.)

Sunday, Sep. 22

• Gonzales Hispanic Heritage Festival at Jambalaya Park (12 p.m.)

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Baton Rouge chatter:

Here's what your neighbors and local leaders are talking about.

• This guy hopped in my truck like he owns it.: "Won’t leave. His owners are nowhere to be found and it looks like he has a few wounds on him. He growled when I touched his butt, but he’s otherwise…" (Nextdoor - Highland - Terrace)
• "All lanes are open on I-10 W on the Mississippi River Bridge. Congestion is minimal." (Twitter)
• Kudos to our next door neighbor!: "Not only does he blow the leaves out of the street, he cleans up the other neighbor’s driveway, our driveway and sidewalk, he also bags all the…" (Nextdoor - Stonegate Court)
• "State Police are looking for a 10-year-old girl who went missing from her Webster Parish home. www.wbrz.com/news/10-year…" (Twitter)

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