New look: Albertsons has completed a monthslong remodel of its store at Government Street and North Foster Drive, and is hosting an event on Wednesday to show off the renovations, recognize first responders and present a donation to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. The remodel includes the addition of a po-boy shop, in-house sushi chef and Starbucks, as well as an expanded produce department. In January, Albertson’s obtained permits for the $1.2 million renovation of the Government Street store, and for a $1.3 million renovation of its Burbank Drive location.
On appeal: Baton Rouge Police Officer Howie Lake II is appealing his three-day suspension for the confrontation that resulted in the death of 37-year-old Alton Sterling nearly two years ago. In a petition filed last Thursday, an attorney for Lake asked a civil service board to rescind his three-day suspension. Chief Murphy Paul suspended Lake and fired Blane Salamoni, the officer who shot and killed Sterling. Lake helped his partner wrestle Sterling to the ground but didn’t fire his gun that night. Salamoni is separately appealing his firing. The Associated Press has the full story.
Ready for a close up: An upcoming episode of the Emmy-winning Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown will explore the culture and flavors of Acadiana, The Advertiser reports. The show, titled “Cajun Mardi Gras,” is set to air at 8 p.m. on June 17 on CNN. During the episode, Bourdain visits Lafayette, Opelousas and the surrounding area. He stops at a courir de Mardi Gras, a crawfish boil and takes in Zydeco music. Read more.
