OPINION
When it comestocancer, preventive care is essential
At 47 years old, my world as I knewitwas completely flipped upside down.
The words “you have breast cancer” suddenly touched every part of my life. Ihad to step away from astatewide race for state treasurer, my family and Ifaced difficult and uncertain days, and Iwas forced to quickly reprioritize what matteredmost. I spent the next five months undergoing chemotherapy treatment, determined to fight and hopeful for the future. Now, almost 10 years later,Iamproud to say Iamcancer-free. My cancer journeytaughtme many lessons, oneofwhichisthat cancer does not discriminate. It
does not care if youare aparent, if your career is gaining momentumorifyou feel healthier than ever.Thatiswhy educatingyourselfabout symptoms and staying current on recommended screenings is so important. As we observe National Colorectal Cancer Month in March, Iencourage everyonetoprioritize their health, starting with scheduling your routine cancer screenings.
When we think of ahealthy lifestyle, regular exercise, nutritiousfood andadequate sleep often come to mind. While these habits are essential, preventive care, includingregular cancer screenings, is just as critical to
long-term health. Unfortunately,the realityisthat manyAmericans are not up to dateontheir recommended cancer screenings. AMedStar Health surveyfound that 60% of women aged 40 and over are not following theAmerican College of Radiology’s recommendation for annual mammogramsifthey are at average risk. More than 50 million people, 1 out 3eligible Americans, are not up to dateontheir colorectal cancer screenings, often due to the discomfort of traditional screening methods. More importantly, here at home, Louisiana ranks thirdinthe nation for colorectal cancer incidence, and it is the second leading cause of cancerrelated deaths.
Forastrongerworkforce in La., reform in Legislatureisneeded
Iunderstandthe hesitation. Life getsbusy,and preventive care often falls to the bottom of the list. Screenings may feel inconvenient, uncomfortable and even gross, but they are farless disruptive than alate-stage diagnosis.
As acancer survivor,I can say with certainty that acancer diagnosis is far morechallenging than any screening. Andwith the introduction of less invasive technologies, completing recommended cancer screeningsisbecoming more accessible than ever.Weknow it is highly treatable when caught early National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and other awareness months exist to re-
mind us that early detection saves lives. Awareness alone is not enough; action is what makes the difference.
Take timetolearn which cancer screenings are recommended for your age and risk level. Talk with your physician about your testing options.
Give yourself the best possible chance against cancer by prioritizing early and timely cancer screenings. Your health matters. Take action to protect it.
Julie Stokes is founder of Ellevate Louisianaand Survivor’sCancer Action Network and aformer member of theLouisianaHouseof Representatives
Louisiana’srecent tax reforms have improved the state’scompetitiveness, but lasting economic growth will stall without astronger workforce. Thatis why enacting policies to help businesses meet their workforce needsmust start now Across industries, employers continue toreport difficulty finding workers with the skills required for their jobs. At the same time,many Louisianans struggle to connect with opportunities that offer good-payingjobsand long-term career paths. This disconnect isthe reason Public Affairs Research Council andLeaders for aBetter Louisiana are joiningforces to call for the state’srenewed and sustained focuson workforce development, particularly in theongoing legislative session This is not simply alabor shortage. It is apersistentmismatch between the needs of businesses andthe preparation, awareness and mobility of ourworkforce.
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An instructoratNunez Community CollegeinChalmette demonstrates safetytechniques for students in its windenergytechnologyprogram.
If Louisiana wants to fully capitalize on its economic reforms, infrastructure investments andemerging industries, we must strengthen the systems thatconnect education and training to theneedsofemployers. The challenge is visible in thedata Louisiana’slabor force participation rate hovers around 58% —43rd worst amongstatesand several points below the national average. That gap represents over100,000 working-age adultswho areneither working nor actively seeking work.Evenmodestimprovementswould translate into significant gainsfor families, businesses and the state’seconomy
At the same time, the statereports roughly 124,000 jobs open statewide, compared with about88,000individuals activelyseeking employment. This imbalance reflects issues involving workforce solutions foremployers,skills relevance and alignment in education and the ability of individuals to navigate fromeducation or training into the available jobs
Thesepressures areunfolding at apivotal moment forLouisiana’seconomy
The state has seen significantjobs announcements and capital investment in recentyears across manufacturing, energy,technologyand othersectors. While these projects create opportunity, theseannouncements alone do not guarantee broad-based prosperity. Without aworkforce prepared at thenecessary scale with theright skills or employers able to addresstheir talent shortages, Louisiana risksconstraining growth and limiting the benefitsofthatinvestment. This is not afailure of workers or employers: It is a systems challenge.
Louisiana’sworkforce development, education and economic development effortsoften don’toperate in alignment. Studentsstruggle to understandhow academicchoicesconnect to careers. Employers struggle to find training partners responsive to rapidly changing skill needs. Workforce programsare difficultto navigate, fragmented across agenciesand inconsistent in their coordination.
Improving outcomes requires strengthening these connections. Better career counselingcan help stu-
dentsmake informed decisions about education and training pathways. Clearer workforce signals can help institutions align programswith high-demand fields. Stronger partnerships among business, higher education and workforce agencies can acceleratethe transition from classroom to career Louisianaalready has examples of progress to build upon. The M.J. Foster PromiseProgram is funding working-age adults to earncredentials in high-demand fields. Industry partnerships, apprenticeships and technical training programs are expanding in key sectors. Regional collaborations are demonstrating how employers and educators can work together to meet workforce needs. These efforts show thattargeted investmentsand intentional alignment can produce real results.
Butisolated successes are not enough. Louisiana must scale what works and removebarriers thatlimit participation.
That meanssimplifying how individuals access education and training, strengthening coordination across agencies and institutions, improving transparency around outcomes and ensuring accountabilityfor results. Workforce development should function as an integrated strategy,not acollection of disconnected programs.
The stakes extend beyond economic development Workforce policy is also economic mobilitypolicy When Louisianans can access training thatleads to stable, well-paying careers, families benefit.Communities benefit.Employers benefit. The statebenefits. Conversely,when individuals remain disconnected from opportunity,the consequences are felt in lower incomes,reduced growth and widening inequality. Louisianahas meaningful economic opportunity ahead. The question is whether the statecan connect its people to that growthatthe scale required. Workforce development is thebridge between economic development and shared prosperity for Louisiana families. We believe that workforce reform is one of theurgent issues Louisianaleaders must address during the 2026 legislative session.
Steven Procopioispresident of the PublicAffairs Research Council of Louisiana. Barry Erwin is the chief policy officer of Leaders foraBetter Louisiana.
As acareer educator and now asuperintendent, I’ve spent my career witnessing firsthand the transformative power of education. But one lesson stands out above all: The earlier we engage children in structured learning, the stronger their foundation for lifelong success. Research consistently showsthat children whoattend high-quality preKprogramsget ameaningful head start in learning. Amultistate study by the National Institute forEarly Education Research found that children whoparticipated in pre-K entered kindergarten with stronger language, literacy and mathskills. Through play and meaningful interactions, early learning environments help children build these essential skills while developing confidence and enthusiasm forschool. Most importantly these programshelp children feel confident and ready to participate in school, socially and academically
low routines, manage their emotions and workpositively with peers and adults, skills that support healthy social and emotional growth. Alongside academic learning, students build confidence, independence and a love of learning, all of which makethe transition to kindergarten smoother and more successful.
Even long-term research confirms the lasting impact of high-quality pre-K.A20year study by Georgetown University followed children whoattended Tulsa’suniversal pre-K program and found that the benefits extend far past kindergarten. Students were morelikely to stay on track academically through high school, take advanced courses, graduate on time and enroll in college.
During the 2023-2024 school year,nearly 19,515 Louisiana children were enrolled in publicly funded pre-K programs. That’sa great start, but fartoo many families still face barriers to access. By expanding pre-K4, we are making sure that every 4-year-old in our community has the chance to start school with confidence and excitement about learning.
Studies show that children from lower-incomefamilies and those learning English as asecond language often see someofthe biggest benefits from pre-K,which meansexpanding access is not just a good idea, it’sthe right thing to do.
In St. Charles Parish Public Schools, thanks to the school board’sforesight and commitment, pre-K4enrollment is now open to every child in the parish. Classroomsare led by certified educators whounderstand just how important these early years are. Children learn how to fol-
Studies like this reaffirm what we see in our classroomsevery day: Early learning shapes children’s futures, equipping them with the skills and habits they need to thrive throughout school and into adulthood. Every child deserves a jumpstart on learning, and every family deserves the support to make that possible. Programs like pre-K4are morethan just ahead start in academics; they’re an investment in our children, our families and our entire community.I can’toverstate how important these early opportunities are. When children develop confidence, independence and alove of learning early on, those traits stay with them throughout their educational journey Iamsograteful to our families, educators and community partners whocontinue to makeour schools aplace where children can discover whothey are and what they can achieve. Together,we can ensure that every child starts their educational journey with the support, confidence and opportunities they deserve.
KenOertlingis superintendentofSt. CharlesParish schools.
Ken Oertling GUEST COLUMNIST
Residentslook on and takepictures as flames and smokerise from an oil storagefacility struck as attacks hitthe city during the U.S.–Israeli militarycampaign in Tehran, Iran, on March 7.
ISSUE OF THE WEEK IRAN WAR
As the war in Iran dragson, pollsshowthe American public is growing more skeptical of itsaims. President Donald Trump hastried to reassure thecountry that theU.S.iswinning and the war will be over soon.Thisweek, he saidthat talks have begun with Irantoreacha deal,but Iranians have deniedthat there are anynegotiationsunder way.What is thepolitical fallout forthe president and the Republican Partyifthe war doesn’tend quickly? Here are twoperspectives:
To quietall thecritics, Trumpneeds shortwar
How many times has President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran,now entering its fourth week,will be brief? Many.Iasked Grokfor 20 examples of Trump promising ashort war,and gotalistvery quickly.Here are afew:
“This war will be over very soon.”
“I think you’ll see it’sgoing to be ashort-term excursion.”
Iran notthe jauntWhite Houseistryingtosell
Here we go again.
“We’re getting very close to finishing it is going to be ended soon.”
“We’re way ahead of schedule it won’tbemuch longer.”
“Weprojected four to five weeks but we’re substantially aheadofschedule.”
“It’sgoing to be ended soon .we’re getting very close.” No president wants to promise the public years of war.But why hasTrump pledged brevitysoearly andsooften, beginning almost the moment the war began? After all, pollsfrom the first U.S.Israeli attack on Iran showedthat, while there was significant public oppositionto the war,support among Trump’ssupporterswas high. It has stayedthatway
The fear,ofcourse, was thatvoters would take Trump’scampaign vownot to takethe nationtowar —“I’m not going to start awar,I’m going to stop wars,” he promised on the night of his comeback wininNovember 2024 —and apply it to the situation in Iran. But so farat least, Trump’ssupporters have stuck with him on the new war Of course, campaign Trump vowed even more often to stay outofwhathe calledendless wars. But endless clearly means endless, or at least protracted, conflicts. Trump obviously feelshecan use the military for quick strikes, like the June 2025 bombing of Iran’snuclear facilities or the January 2026 operation in Venezuela. They were brief and effective uses of U.S. military power,and are in no sense endless engagements. The political problem for Trump is that at some point, abrief and effective use of U.S. military power becomes something morethan that. Yes, aconflict would have to go on for along time before it qualifies as endless. But atthe moment, Trump is deeply worried about the war’s economic effects; awar does not have to be endless to do alot of damage to the
U.S.and world economies. In addition, Trump has toworry about that pointatwhich the Iran war takes itsplace as amajor,largescalewar not aquick hit but Gulf WarIII, after wars in theregion pursued by President George H.W.Bushin1991 and President GeorgeW.Bush in 2003. Trump surely would not like to be in those presidents’ company as aPersian Gulfwarrior. Neither would Vice President JD Vance,a vehement critic of Iraq-style wars and Trump’spossible 2028 successor. At amidterm campaign appearance in Michigan last week, Vance quoted Trump to stress that thewar-related energy price increaseswill be a“temporary blip.” And Vance added: “Nobody likes war,right?And Iguarantee you the president of theUnited States is not interestedingetting us in thekind of long-term quagmires that we’veseenin years past.”
There is concern in thosewords.This war,evennow,will have consequences. After joining Israel in suchabroadbasedattack, U.S. forces cannot just disappear. For example, anew op-ed in the Wall Street Journal by two veteran foreignpolicyanalysts notes, “If Trump winsthis war politically and militarily victory will entail new burdens. The security of the Persian Gulf will be America’s responsibility. American destroyers circulating permanently in the Gulf is alikely future.”
That’snot the kind of thing the Trump politicalbasewill be delighted to hear, even if they approve of the war’s first days. The needle Trump needs to thread is to minimize those “newburdens” so that he can saytohis supporters thatU.S forces gotinquickly,fixed theproblem, and got outquickly.Whether that is plausible or not is another question. Until then, Trump continues topromise aquickwar.How many defendersofthe war have answered critics by saying, “Holdon, it’sonly been aweek,” or two weeks, or three weeks?Indeed, it hasn’t beenlong. But it’sbeen long enough for the White House to be worried.
EmailByron York at byork@washingtonexaminer.com
What else can one say to thestream of misinformation and disinformation flowing out of the WhiteHouseand Pentagon since thewar withIran broke out?
We have grown wearily familiar withPresident Donald Trump’s cavalier relationship with the facts. Combine that with his tendency to snatch words out of the air,appropriately or not,and you come up withajumble of head-scratchers.
might be draft bait.
Aleading example is his repeated oddball description of the Iran war as an “excursion,”which caused brows to furrow and eyeballs to roll in newsroomsaround the planet. Excursion? Does the president know the true meaning of theword?
Tendays intothe war,Trump summedup the situationthis way to reporters: “Wetook alittleexcursion because we felt we hadto do that to getrid of some evil. And Ithink you’ll see it’s going to be ashort-term excursion. Howgood is our military,right? Amazing. How good? Short term. Short term.”
Right. The war had already killeda halfdozen American troops and injured about 150.
Then there’s theTomahawk missile that flattened an Iranian elementary school, killing at least 175 civilians, mostofthem children. This is some excursion.
Predictably,the war has shaken up the already unstable Middle Eastand drivenoil prices skyward. Some industry experts are calling it the largestoil shock in history.But Trump dismissed that as something he’d already thought of.
“Wefigured oil prices would go up, which theywill. They’ll also comedown,” he said on March 7. “They’ll comedown very fast.”
Brent crude traded above$100abarrelin recent days,and some observers seeitsurging much higher if thewar starts spiraling.
As Iwritethis, theIranianmilitary isn’t quite ready for theexcursion to be over
The growing war concerns caused me to flash back to an earlier era, when an excursioninSoutheastAsia to help afriend with their colonial problems became the Vietnam War.
Iremember it vividly because Ihappened to be in college and of age for conscription. We used to sayoncampus,nothing concentratesthe mind like the realizationthat you
If you’re too young to remember,take it from me. Furor over the draft became aleading reason why Americans have not had adraft since then. Other reminders of the Vietnam era are all the hazy spitball takes on just what the nature and duration of our commitment is.
Asked in early March how long this excursion might take, the president offered that it could take four to five weeks. Days later, he bragged that Iran had better watch out because the U.S. had“virtually unlimited supply” of munitions andthat it could fight awar “forever.”
Later,heput aside his initial four-to-fiveweekestimate and declared, “whatever it takes.”
Trump and Co. have also been mendacious. Trump claimed that Iran had bombed the elementary school. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell blamed Iran for using the school as a“human shield” for its missile and drone launchers.
But as the New York Timesreported, an ongoing military investigation suggests the Feb. 28 airstrike on the school “wasthe result of atargeting mistake by the U.S. military,which wasconducting strikesonan adjacent Iranian base.”
Officers at U.S. CentralCommand apparently “created the target coordinates for the strike using outdated data provided by the Defense IntelligenceAgency.”
In other words, as many of my fellow veterans (Yes, Uncle Sam’sdraft finally got me) understand all too well, the tragedy stemmed from abad old-fashioned SNAFU. “Situation Normal, All Fouled Up,” as we would sayin the linguistically cleaned-up version. That’swhat happens whenyou go on an excursion with gunboats and cruise missiles. Some folks get caught up in the glory,others marvel at the flash-bang technologies. But, as muchasthe weapons of war may change they tend to slaughter alot of innocents along with enemycombatants.
What Trump is presenting as alittle excursion is, for Iran, an existential struggle. Whatever one thinks of the U.S.’scapability to take out the mullahs and their military, they seem to have the power to take agreat deal down with them.
Email Clarence Page at clarence47page@ gmail.com.
Byron York Clarence Page
TRAVIS ON TOUR
Louisiana countryartist James Dupréand country superstarRandyTravis’ band will performTravis’ greatest hits in concertat 7:30 p.m. Fridayatthe River Center Theatre for PerformingArtsaspartofthe “Randy Travis: More Life Tour.” Travis will make a special appearance. Tickets are $60.70 and up. raisingcanesrivercenter.com.
ADAY OF UNITY
Although originally an Indian festival,Holi Festival of Baton Rougewill bring together people from manydifferent cultures and backgrounds in the community from 1p.m. to 4p.m. Saturday at Repentance Park downtown. The event features colors,harmony, friendship and love holifestivalbr.com.
LeAnn Rimesto sing at Manship gala
BY JUDYBERGERON Staff writer
Tickets are now on sale to the general publicfor the Manship Theatre’sRed Carpet Gala featuringcountry singer-songwriter LeAnn Rimes on April 16. Prior to Monday,the ticketshad only been availableto Manship Theatre members and sponsors.
“The Manship TheatreRed Carpet Gala is our annual fundraiser that supports the theatre’smission to enrich the lives of audiences of all ages by presenting world-renownedperformers on ourstage,” anews release states.
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LeAnn Rimescan be seen as Dixie in the ABC freshman drama series ‘9-1-1:Nashville.
Mississippi native Rimes, 43, grew up in Texas and gained fame at the age of 14 withher top 10 Billboard hit, “Blue.” She became the youngest winnerofthe GrammyAwards for Best New Artistand Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1997. Shecrossed into othergenres, including contemporary Christian and pop, with hits suchas “How Do ILive,” “I Need You” and “Can’tFight the Moonlight.” Rimeshas hadseveral TV roles, the latest as Dixie Bennings in ABC’s“9-1-1: Nashville.”
The all-inclusivegala from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. offers a meal by Mansurs on the Boulevard and drinks throughoutthe evening, followed by an intimateperformance withRimes. Tickets start at $250 at manshiptheatre.org. Those interested in sponsoring the gala can email sponsor@manshiptheatre.org.
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he ignited with his 1994 hit, “Callin’ Baton Rouge,” produced a small earthquake that registered on aseismograph in LSU’s geosciences department. Taylor Swift twice preceded Brooks at Tiger Stadium, appearing there in 2010 and 2015. Just 20 yearsold during herfirst appearance there for Bayou Country Superfest, the soon-to-be-a-superstar Swift returnedin2015for thefirst stadium-headlining show of her career in DeathValley Bryan, who turns 29 years old on April 2, has beena stadium attraction fortwo years, andmostofthe dates on hisinternational “With Heaven on Tour” schedule also are at stadiums. His previous stadium appearances include a2024 show at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
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TheQueen BatonRouge kicksoff comedy series
Staff report
The Queen Baton Rouge is bringing on the comedy this spring and summer with anew stand-up seriesofthree live performances. The new seriesis in partnershipwith New Orleans-based Laugh Life Comedy entertainment agency Each show offers aunique style, ranging from nationally touring stand-up to high-energy relationship comedy and regionalcrowd favorites, according to anews release The lineup includes: n “Couples Therapy: ARelationship Themed Comedy Show” on March 26 and fea-
turing viral comedian Jesse Peyton and Kenny Webster of the Walton &Johnson radioshow.“Couples Therapy” mixes traditional stand-up with interactiveaudienceparticipation. Guests may submit relationship questions for thecomedians, creatingaconversational andunscripted format. n TimShropshire on June 26. Shropshire is anationally touring comedian, writer and digital creator known for clean material. He performsatvenues across thecountry and has generated250 million-plus views onsocial media n “Ms. Renee Live: One
Night Only Tour II” on July 18. Also knownas“Hollywood GenGen,” she’sa touring comedian and social media personality with millions of followers. Herstand-up draws from character-driven storytelling and real-life experiences.
“Weare bringing live comedy to The Queen because a great nightout should include afew big laughs,”said Bruce Woods,The Queen’s general manager
Allthree shows will take placeinside1717Kitchen + Cocktails, the property’ssignature restaurant and entertainmentvenue.
General admission tickets range from$15 to $25, withtable seating priced up to $35 perperson. For more information andto purchase tickets, visit www TheQueenBR.com.
By The Associated Press
Today is Friday, March 27, the86th day of 2026. There are 279 days left in the year
Todayinhistory: On March 27, 2022, Will Smithslapped presenter Chris Rock onstage at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony; Smith won the Oscar for best actor just minutes later.(Smithlater resigned from theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and received a10-year ban from the Oscars.)
Also on this date:
In 1794, Congress approved the“Act to provide aNaval Armament” of six armed ships, which provided thefoundation of the permanent U.S. Navy
In 1964, Alaska was hit by amagnitude 9.2 earthquake (still the strongest on record in North America) and tsunamis
that together claimed over 130 lives.
In 1968, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the first man to orbit the Earth in 1961, died when his MiG15 jet crashed during a routine training flight near Moscow;hewas 34.
In 1973, “The Godfather” wonthe AcademyAward forbest picture of 1972, but its star,Marlon Brando, refused to accept his Oscar forbest actor and, in what would becomeone of the Oscars’ mostfamous moments, sent in his place actor and activist Sacheen Littlefeather,who spoke out about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood.
In 1975, construction began on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline; the 800-mile pipeline wascompleted just over two years later
In 2016, an Easter Sunday bombing attack at a park in Lahore, Pakistan,
killed at least 69 people and wounded hundreds more. Authorities said a militant group claimed responsibility and deliberately targeted the Christian community In 2023, aformer student shot through the doors of the private Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, killing three children and three adults in an elaborately planned mass shooting at the Christian school. Tworesponding officers shot and killed the 28-year-old attacker Today’sbirthdays: Actor Michael
FRIDAY
SHANE MADERE: The Colonel’s Club, 5p.m.
TAYLOR NAUTA: Agile Brewing, 5:30 p.m.
ERIC BASKIN: Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 6p.m.
BURRIS: BLDG 5, 6p.m.
KASEY BALL: Tallulah at The Renaissance, 6p.m.
KARIN MUIZNIEKS: Drago’s Seafood, 6p.m. LAUREN LEE: Galvez Seafood, Prairieville, 6p.m.
KEEPIN’ TIME BAND: T’Quilas, Denham Springs, 6p.m.
EDDIE SMITH: T’Quilas, Zachary, 6p.m.
FLOYDBROWN BAND
FEATURING JODY MAYEUX: El Paso, Denham Springs, 6:30 p.m.
MELISSASINGS: Le Chien Brewing Co., Denham Springs
6:30 p.m.
CAMPYLE: 18 Steak at L’Auberge, 7p.m
KAITLYN WALLACE: On The Half Shell, Prairieville, 7p.m.
FEW BLUE: Court To Table, 7p.m.
JAMES DUPRÉ/RANDY
TRAVIS: River Center Theatrefor Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.
THE BAND LOUISI-
ANA: Icehouse Tap Room, 8p.m.
RHETT GUILLOT: Riverbend TerraceIIat L’Auberge, 8p.m.
TAYLOR RAE: O’Hara’s Irish Pub, 8p.m.
HENRYTURNER JR.
&ALL-STARS: Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room, 8p.m
JOEL COOPER ROCK SHOW: FatCat Saloon,Prairieville, 9p.m.
PARISH COUNTY LINE: The Edge Bar at L’Auberge, 9p.m.
SAMFORSHEY BLUES
BAND: Coop’s on 621, Gonzales, 9p.m.
JOVIN WEBB: The Vineyard, 9p.m.
SATURDAY FLORIDASTREET BLOWHARDS: 344 W. Ardenwood Drive, 5p.m.
RUSTYYATES: The Colonel’s Club, 5p.m.
IAN WEBSTER DUO: Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 5:30 p.m
BRIAN RITTENHOUSE: T’Quilas, Denham Springs, 6p.m.
MIKE HOGAN: BLDG 5, 6p.m.
KAITLYN WALLACE: T’Quilas, Zachary, 6p.m.
RODNEY BOYD: El Paso,Denham Springs, 6:30 p.m
DERRICK LEMON: Le Chien Brewing Co., Denham Springs, 6:30 p.m.
CHRISOCMAND: 18 Steak at L’Auberge 7p.m.
ZACH BRYAN/ CAAMP/JRCARROLL: LSU’s TigerStadium, 7p.m.
DON POURCIAU& KONSPIRACY: Backstreet Lounge, 8p.m.
BRENT ARMSTRONG: Riverbend Terrace II at L’Auberge,8 p.m
ACOUSTIC SATURDAYS W/HENRY TURNER AND SPECIAL GUEST DIXIE ROSE: Henry TurnerJr.’s Listening Room, 8p.m.
KENDALL SHAFFER BAND: FatCat Saloon, Prairieville,9 p.m
WHISKEY BENT: Swamp Chicken Daiquiris, St.Amant, 9p.m.
DAMON KING &BO JAMISON: The Vineyard,9 p.m. TNT: Churchill’s, 9p.m.
SUNDAY
ERICBASKIN: Watermark Hotel, 10 a.m.
JUSTIN BURDETTE TRIO: Superior GrillMidCity,11a.m
TAYLOR RAE DUO: On The Half Shell, Prairieville, 11 a.m
ERICGAUTREAUX: RedStick Social, noon
SONGWRITER SUNDAYS: La Divina Italian Cafe,5 p.m.
KENNY NEAL: The Edge Bar at L’Auberge,6:30p.m
OPEN MIC JAM: Fat Cat Saloon, Prairieville, 7p.m
MONDAY
EDDIE SMITH BAND: Sammy’s Grill, Prairieville, 6p.m
JEFF BAJON PROJECT: Superior Grill-MidCity,6 p.m
TUESDAY
RUSTY YATES: The Colonel’sClub, 5p.m
TREY MORGAN: Superior Grill-MidCity, 6p.m.
EDDIE SMITH: On The HalfShell, Prairieville, 6:30 p.m
WEDNESDAY
RHETT GUILLOT: BLDG 5, 5:30 p.m
BRITTANY JENKINS: Galvez Seafood, Prai-
rieville, 5:30p.m
LSU JAZZ JAM: Classic Vinyls, 6p.m
SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC: Le Chien Brewing Co Denham Springs, 6:30p.m
KIRK HOLDER: Bin 77 6:30 p.m
SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC W/HEATH
RANSONNET: Coop’s on 621,Gonzales, 7p.m
ANDYPIZZOTRIO: Hayride Scandal, 7:30 p.m OPEN MIC JAM: O’Hara’s IrishPub 8p.m
THURSDAY
PHILCHANDLER:
BLDG 5, 5:30 p.m.
BUBBAPLAUCHÉ: Backstreet Lounge, 6p.m
KYBALION: El Paso, 6p.m
ERIC SCHMITT: La Divina Italian Cafe 6p.m NA NA SHA: Perkins Rowe,6 p.m.
HENRY TURNER JR.
&ALL-STARS: Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room, 8p.m
BLUES JAM: Phil Brady’s, 9p.m OUTLYING
FRIDAY
KENDALL SHAFFER
DUO: Big J’s Side Porch, Clinton,6 p.m. RIVER CITY ALL STARS: El Mejor, St Francisville, 6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
BLIND AMBITION 2.0: El Mejor, St.Francisville, 6:30 p.m.
Compiled by Marchaund Jones. Want your venue’s musiclisted? Email info/photos to showstowatch@ theadvocate.com. The deadlineis noon FRIDAY for the following Friday’s paper
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Asinger-songwriter from the small town of Oologah, Oklahoma, Bryan has sold millions of albums and singles since he independently released his album debutin 2019. In January,his latest album, “With Heaven on Top,” debuted at No. 1onthe Billboard 200 chart, repeating the chart-topping popularity of his self-titled 2023 album.
In 2015, while serving in the U.S. Navy,Bryan began postingvideosofhimself performing his songs on YouTube. He’d been writing songs since he was 14.
“Westarted making these dumb songsup, me and my buddies sitting around,”he told The Oklahoman newspaper.“Inever really expected to be amusician, ever,but Ialways wanted to write songs That’swhat Iwanted to do: I wanted to be asongwriter.”
Bryan followed afamily tradition by enlisting in the U.S. Navy at 17. During his seven-year hitch, he wrote songs in his spare time, building the stockpileof material that appeared on his early indie recordings.
Bryan credits aNavy cohort for encouraging him to pursue music. He recalled that advice in an interview with the Apple Music program Today’sCountry Radio: “He was like, ‘Dude, you have to do this. If you don’tdothis, millions of people who strive every day to do this are going to be disappointed that you wasted this chance.’ ”
In April 2021, Bryan made his Grand Ole Oprydebut taking that famous country musicstage while still in the Navy.That year saw him honorably discharged, signing with Warner Bros. Records, and launching his “Ain’tfor Tamin’ ”tour Warner Bros. Records released Bryan’smajor album debut, “American Heartbreak,” in May 2022. It achieved aNo. 5debuton the Billboard200. The single
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Friday.Spaces are $250for the weekend. Specific spaces are not reserved.
n Day-of-concert paid parking will be limited due to baseball and softball events. Lots available for event day sales will be marked withsignage indicating pricing. Follow the direction of officers and personnel when parking.
n The following lots and their opening times are: Lots 408, 409and 411, 5p.m.; all other event day lots will open at noon unless otherwise noted.
n Free parking is available in the levee lots, Hayfield lot, lots located east of Highland Road (Parker Coliseum), andlots north of campus near Spruce Hall.
n Free ADA parking with ashuttle is availableinLot 406 off of Skip Bertman Drive. After the concert,the shuttle will pick up in front of NicholsonGateway
n Pre-paid lots will open at
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After openingfor Zach Bryan’sstadium showsinMarch and April, folk-rock band Caamp will join Mumford &Sons forthe British folk-rockgroup’s‘Prizefighter European Tour’ in July
“Something in the Orange” hit No. 1on the Hot Country Songs and HotRock& Alternative charts, as well as charting 66 weeks on the BillboardHot 100,peaking at No. 10.
More hits followed,includingBryan’sself-titled fourth album’sNo. 1Billboard 200 chart position;a No. 1duet with Kacey Musgraves, “I Remember Everything”; and this year’schart-topping “Heaven on the Top.
Aprolific songwriter,Bryan sees writing songs as his foundation.
“Songwritingissucha massive part of this,” he has said. “If you’remissing out on it,what thehellare you doing? You’re just performing. You’re an actor.”
In 2022, Bryan gave one of his rare interviews to The New York Times. He told the newspaper that he didn’twant to bepeggedacountry act.
“I think people understand that I’m not that,” he said. “I want to be in that Springsteen, Kings of Leon, Ed Sheeran atthe-very-beginning space.”
Speaking of his then rising fame, Bryan assumed humble stance. “People feel entitled to be famous and rich,” he said. “I’m like, ‘dude,you could be digging ditches, bro’.”
Caamp
Apopular folk-rockband from Athens,Ohio, Caamp
noon on Saturday.Pre-paid passes range from $40-$50 per vehicle, and there will be alimit of two passesper account.PaidADA spaces arealso available.
WHAT YOUCAN BRING
n Clear bags and backpacks only,no larger than 12 inches by 6inches by 12 inches
n Plastic zip-topbag
n Small clutch purse
n Seat cushion
n Medical items
n Water bottle
n Empty drink containers
WHAT YOUCAN’T BRING
n Outsidefood or beverages
n Ice chests or cameras
n Video cameras, selfie sticks or tripods
n Oversized chairbacks or large items
n Noisemakers n Bikes, skateboards or scooters
n Umbrellas
n Weapons
n Inflatables
n Animals (exceptservice animals)
n Flags,signs or banners
is openingfor Zach Bryan’s stadium shows in March and April before joining Mumford &Sons for the British folk-rock group’s“Prizefighter European Tour” in July
Caamp released its fifth album,“Copper Changes Color,” lastyear.Garden & Gun magazine praised the album’s“Strokes-like strut, allclanging electric guitars at apunchy clip” and “trademark folk anddelicate banjo beneath(Taylor)Meier’sdistinctive baritone.”
“Copper Changes Color” debuted at No. 1onthe Americana/FolkAlbumschart, and the single “Mistakes” became Caamp’sfifth Adult Alternative AirplayNo. 1song.
JR Carroll
The keyboardist in fellow Oklahoman Zach Bryan’s band for thepast two years, JR Carrollreleasedhis debut album, “Dark Cloud,”in late 2024.
“I’mnot trying to market myself to awider audience,” he told Rolling Stone magazine. “I am happy where I’m at. I’m respected by the people whoIwanted to be respected by when Istarted this.Ifitgrows, that’sgreat, and Iwill be agood steward of whatever becomes of that, but Ialready have ajob that keepsmebusy allyear.”
Email John Wirt at j_wirt@ msn.com.
n Illegal drugs
RESTROOM LOCATIONS
n Arestroom trailer,satelliterestrooms andportable restroomswill be located throughout theconcert and parking areas.
CONCESSION LOCATIONS
n East Stadium lower, middle, top andupper deck levels
n South Stadium lower, top and upper deck levels
n West Stadium lower, middle, top andupper deck levels
ALSO WORTHNOTING
n Will call windows open at 2p.m. at the LSU AthleticsTicketOffice (first floor of the LSU Athletics Administration Building)
n Gates open at 5p.m
Fans will pass through metal detectors prior to entry
n The sale of alcoholic beverages will end at 10:30 p.m.
n LSU is atobacco-free campus (no smoking or vaping)
All information provided by lsusports.net.
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FRIDAY
SENSORYBUNNY EVENT: 6p.m.-
8p.m., ZacharyCommunityPark, 20055 Old Scenic Highway.Hosted by BRECAdaptive for adultsand children of all ages with intellectual, developmental or sensory processing disorders. Photos with the Easter Bunnyand other festive fun. Register online at https://www brec.org/communityevents.
BUTTERR &FRIENDS:ANIMPROV
COLLIDER SHOW: 7:30 p.m., Manship Theatre’s Hartley/Vey Studio Theatre, 235 North Blvd.A ‘90s throw-down of heartfelt hilarity, transforming real-life storiesinto unscripted,laugh-out-loud scenes. $14. manshiptheatre.org.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
EVENING SKY VIEWING: 8:30p.m.-
10 p.m., BRECHighland Road Park Observatory,13800 Highland Road. See the majesty of thenight sky in these public viewings forthose 6 and up. hrpo.lsu.edu/events.
SATURDAY SPRING GARDEN FEST: 8a.m.-2 p.m., LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, 4560 Essen Lane. Plant salesfrom Botanic Gardens and EBR Master Gardeners, vendors and horticulture organizations. Free. https://www. lsu.edu/botanic-gardens/. RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 8a.m.-noon, Fifth and Main streets downtown. Farm-fresh produce, goods, cooking demonstrations. breada.org.
YMCACORPORATE CUP 5K: 9a.m.-
12:30 p.m.,downtown Baton Rouge. Aday of wellness, team spirit and community! Open to individuals and corporateteams. $45. runsignup. com.
CAR&BIKE SHOW AND GARAGE
SALE: 9a.m.-1 p.m., Walker Baptist Church, 10696 Florida Blvd., Walker. Awards in severalcategories; $25 to register. All proceedsgotoward funding summer camp for children and youth. (225) 665-8368.
NEIGHBORHOOD EGGHUNTS:
10 a.m.-noon, Alsen Park; 1p.m.3p.m., BakerPark and Zachary Community Park.For all ages and featuring Easter-themedgames, activities, egghunt,snowballs, inflatables and crafts. Free. brec.org/ communityevents.
FAMILY-HOUR STARGAZING: 10 a.m.
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium at the Louisiana Art &Science Museum, 100 S. RiverRoad. Learn about the stars and constellationsinthe local nighttime sky, followedbyan all-agesshow. lasm.org.
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.2p.m., 115 Mattie St., Antique Village, Denham Springs. Food, treats and shopping. Sponsored by Denham Springs Main Street. GREATER BATONROUGE MODEL
RAILROADERS: 10 a.m. to 2p.m., Republic of West Florida Historical Museum, 3406 College St Jackson. Electric trains of all sizes will be running on fivedifferentlayouts. Free admission andparking.
REFINING FIRE WOMEN’SCONFER-
ENCE: 11 a.m City Club of Baton Rouge,North Blvd.A morning of inspiration and leadership with guest speakerBernNadette Stanis, actress (Thelma of “Good Times”) speaker andauthor. $103.22. eventbrite.com.
TIGERS IN THE GALLERIES: STUDENT-LED TOUR: 2p.m.-3 p.m., LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St Take acloserlook at the exhibition, “AI: Artistic Interpretations, Studio Art Quilt Associates.” Each student has selected an artwork on view conducted research, and designed aconversation-based experience. Free. lsumoa.org.
HOUSTON BALLET II: 2p.m.and 8p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Performance by the second companyofHouston Ballet, America’s fourth-largest ballet company. $46 andup. manshiptheatre.org
MOUNTAIN DULCIMER PERFORMER
BING FUTCH: 2:30 p.m., Shadowbrook Clubhouse, 2601 Shadowbrook Drive.Presented by the Lagniappe DulcimerSociety,Futch’s music performance is high-energy as he dips into rock, pop, Delta bluesand old-time music. Free.
WE ARE HERE:A GATHERING OF
POETS: 4p.m.-8 p.m.,Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Livemusic by Favorite Friend with Raudol Palacios; free food provided by Friends of theLibrary; spontaneousacts of poetry;appearances by Adam Clayand other local poets; poetry café; facepainting and balloonsfor thekids; karaoke; community organizations; and apeek at the poetry anthology filled with poems submitted by members of thecommunity.For moreinformation and to submit apoem forthe community anthology,visit ebrpl.co/onebook.
SUNDAY
EASTER IN THE PARK: noon-4 p.m.
SidneyHutchinsonPark, 30397 La 1029, Walker. Egghunt with 10,000+ Easter eggs, RedBarn Petting Zoo, free photos with the Easter Bunny, food trucks, local vendormarket, children’s villageand DJ.Free.
TUESDAY
BATONROUGE CHESS CLUB: 6p.m.-
8p.m La Divina Italian Cafe, 3535 Perkins Road, Unit 360. Achance to playand learn; all levels welcome. Free.
WEDNESDAY
“BIG BANG THEORY” TRIVIA NIGHT: 7p.m Loft18, 4580 ConstitutionAve Test your knowledgeoneverything from Sheldon’s quirks and Leonard’s love life to Howard’s one-liners and Raj’s unforgettablemoments.
Signupathttp://tinyurl.com/BatonRougeTable.
THURSDAY RED STICK FARMERS MARKET: 8a.m.-noon, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Road. Farm-fresh produce,goodsand more. facebook.com/redstickfarmersmarket.
OUTDOOR COMMUNITY YOGA: 6p.m.-7 p.m., pavilion by thepond, LSU Hilltop Arboretum, 11855 Highland Road. Drop-in; no registration required; bring your ownmat. Free, but donations welcome.www.lsu edu/hilltop.
WEEKLY SOCIAL BIKE RIDE: 7p.m., GeauxRide, 521 N. ThirdSt., SuiteA Free. fareharbor.com.
ONGOING
CAPITOLPARK MUSEUM: 660 N. Fourth St.“Groundsfor Greatness: Louisiana andthe Nation,”“The Louisiana Experience: Discovering the Soul of America,” “African American History,” “Music and Musicians” and “Mardi Gras,” permanent exhibits. (225) 342-5428 or louisianastatemuseum.org. CARY SAURAGE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER SHELL GALLERY: 233 St.Ferdinand St. “Dennisparkercelloetc,” exhibit of cellist Dennis Parker’stransformations of musical instruments intosculptural works, through April 17. Hours arefrom 9a.m.to4p.m. weekdays and from
10 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday.artsbr org. THE GALLERYATMANSHIP: 100 Lafayette St. “Brandon Lewis —When All God’s ChildrenGet Together.” Hours are9 a.m.-4 p.m.Monday 9a.m.-10 p.m.Tuesday-Thursday, 9a.m.-11 p.m.Friday,10a.m.-11 p.m Saturday,and 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday LOUISIANAART &SCIENCE MUSEUM: 100 S. River Road. “Then, And Now, And Always: The Artwork of Nick Bustamante,” through July 19, SoupCon Gallery; “Pinpointing the Stars,” through Aug. 1; “Crossroads &Connections: ACentury of the Railway in Baton Rouge,” through Oct. 1; “Going Places: Transportation Toys of thePast,” through July 6, and “Shelf Queens: Model Train Masterpieces,” also through July 6. (225) 344-5272 or lasm.org. LSU MUSEUM OF ART: Shaw Center for theArts, 100 Lafayette St. “Daphnis and Chloe and Other Lovers:Lithographs by MarcChagall,” through May24. “AI: Artistic Interpretations,StudioArt Quilt Associates,” through May10. (225) 389-7200 or lsumoa.org.
MANSHIP THEATRE JONES WALKER FOYER: 100 Lafayette St. “Look up: APhilosophy for Birding and Life” by Gail Suberbielle.Freeand open during regular Shaw Center building hours unless thereisaprivate event.
MAGNOLIA MOUNDMUSEUM + HISTORIC SITE: 2161 Nicholson Drive Guided and self-guided tours.Hours arefrom10a.m. to 4p.m. MondaySaturday and from 1p.m. to 4p.m. Sunday.brec.org/facility/MagnoliaMound
OLD GOVERNOR’SMANSION: 502 NorthBlvd. Open for tours.Hours arefrom9 a.m. to 4p.m. MondayFriday.Freeadmission. oldgovernorsmansion.com.
OLD STATECAPITOL: 100 NorthBlvd. “Japanese WarBrides: Across A WideDivide,” through June 13. “A MorePerfect Union: Reconstruction’s Legacy in Louisiana,”permanent exhibit.Free. louisianaoldstatecapitol.org.
USS KIDD VETERANS MUSEUM: 305 S. River Road. Displays of avariety of artifacts that celebrate veteran and navalmilitary history.Note: Vessel is in Houma for drydock repairs usskidd.com.
WEST BATONROUGE MUSEUM: 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen. “Talented StudentArt Exhibition, through April 4. (225) 336-2422 or westbatonrougemuseum.org.
CompiledbyJudy Bergeron Have an open-to-the-public eventyou’dlike to promote? Email details to red@ theadvocate.com. Deadline is 5p.m.Friday forthe following Friday’spaper.
ARIEs (March 21-April 19) Divvy up your time according to importance first and preference second. A professional change will encourage greater socialization and encounters with those who enrich your life.
tAuRus (April 20-May 20) Change begins with you. Consider what makes life easier for you and start by altering your routine and surroundings. Fine-tune your life to ensure that you excel.
GEMInI (May 21-June 20) Initiate an exciting project. Call an old friend and catch up, attend a reunion or sign up for something that can enrich your mind, body or soul. Refuse to let what others do or say stand in your way
cAncER (June 21-July 22) Avoid situations and people that make you feel vulnerable. Look for the good and the positive in everyone and follow your heart. Make your intentions and your feelings clear and explore what's possible.
LEo (July 23-Aug. 22) Do whatever it takes to reach your dreams. Doing some research or making plans with someone you want to get to know better will lift your spirits and give you hope. Take advantage of an opportunity
VIRGo (Aug 23-sept. 22) Use your skills, experience, fortitude and a proactive approach, and rewards will follow. Raise your awareness, and you'll find the happiness that comes from doing something that benefits others.
LIBRA (sept. 23-oct. 23) Stick close to home and unwind and reconsider your
priorities. The drive to combine the old with the new will help you piece together a timely and doable plan.
scoRPIo (oct. 24-nov. 22) Think big, muster up some energy and take physical action to ensure you reach your goal. Someone will push an emotional button. Don't ignore the message you receive.
sAGIttARIus (nov. 23-Dec. 21) Focus on home and the people and pastimes that bring you joy. An investment or purchase may pique your interest, but you should be wary. Your best return will come from home improvements that save you money.
cAPRIcoRn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Keep your eye on what's happening around you. Someone will get in your way or lead you astray if you give them the chance. You can have fun if you don't overdo it and know when to stop.
AQuARIus (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You are in a better position than you realize. A healthy lifestyle change will motivate you to update your look, express your feelings and follow your dreams.
PIscEs (Feb. 20-March 20) Sign up for something you enjoy doing and explore the possibilities. Size up situations quickly and move on until you connect with someone who feels like a good fit.
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a rollcallvotewas had withthe followingre‐sults: Yeas:Young,Chustz,Ker‐shaw Nays:Daigle Absent:Tassin Themotionpassed. Aftera briefdiscussion, Council Member Young moved to accept the quote from RJ Daigle,in the amount of $200,001.07, forthe 2026
Street Overlayproject; secondedbyCouncil MemberChustz.Mayor Pro-TempDaigleopened the floor forpubliccom‐ment. Hearingnocom‐ments,a roll call vote was hadwiththe follow‐ing results: Yeas: Chustz,Kershaw Daigle, Young Nays:None Absent:Tassin Themotionpassed. Afterdiscussion, no ac‐tionwas takenonthe Lifehouse Contract for summerlabor Planning andZoning Committee: None FinanceCommittee: MayorPro-TempDaigle noted that the“Budget to ActualComparisonRe‐port” forFebruary, is available forCouncil Members to review Aftera briefdiscussion, Council Member Ker‐shawmadea motion to staywiththe Town’scur‐rentinsurance policy withthe 15.78% increase inpremiums; seconded byCouncil Member Chustz.Mayor Pro-Temp Daigleopenedthe floor for public comments. Hearing no comments a rollcallvotewas had withthe followingre‐sults: Yeas:Kershaw,Daigle, Young,Chustz Nays:None Absent:Tassin PersonnelCommittee: Upon therecommenda‐tionofPoliceChief Lefeaux,a motion to hire MekyleFranklinas a part-time Police Officer atthe rate of $20.00 an hour, retroactivefrom February15, 2026 and CodyBarronasa fulltimePoliceOfficeratthe rateof$21.85 effective March 2, 2026, wasmade byCouncil Member Young;secondedby Council Member Chustz Mayor Pro-Temp Daigle openedthe floor forpub‐lic comments. Hearingno comments, arollcall votewas hadwiththe following results: Yeas:Daigle, Young Chustz,Kershaw Nays: None b i
y Absent:Tassin Recreation Committee: None Police Committee: None Governmental Affairs Committee:None ConsiderationofVetoed Ordinances: None Hearing& FinalActionon Ordinances: None Introduction of Ordi‐nances:None Resolutions: AmotiontoapproveRes‐olution 2of2026, theMu‐nicipal WaterPollution PreventionEnvironmen‐tal Audit, wasmadeby Council Member Ker‐shaw; seconded by Council Member Young Mayor Pro-Temp Daigle openedthe floor forpub‐lic comments. Hearingno comments, themotion passedunanimously Police Department Re‐port: ThePoliceDepartment Reportfor themonth of Februarywas givenby OfficerKeeganAllen There were (17) Agency Assists, (4)Alarms, (1) Civil Incident,(4) Distur‐bances, (1)DUI,(1) Em‐bezzlement, (1)Family Disturbance,(2) Harass‐ments,(1) HazardousSit‐uation, (3)JuvenileProb‐lems, (11) Medical, (1) Missing Person,(2) No In‐surance Tows,(2) Non UCR Reportable,(1) Ob‐structJustice,(2) Ob‐structPolice, (5)Public Services, (1)Security Check,(6) Suspicious,(9) TrafficAccidents,(8) TrafficProblems, (1) Transport,(5) Unlocks, (4) Warrants,(1) Weapons Offenseand (5) WelfareChecks. Totalof 100 callsfor themonth For themonth,there were157 totalcitations and 179 violations
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