What might’ve slowed your commute: A box truck overturned at Airline Highway near Jefferson Highway at about 7:45 a.m., leaving two people with injuries and leading to a temporary closure of Airline Highway North, WBRZ-TV reports.
Feeding fans: Staff, alumni and coaches from LSU and Clemson will come together Saturday to help feed the hungry before the national championship game, WAFB-TV reports. Approximately 100 volunteers will be participating at Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana. Read the full story.
Long legs: BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is accepting nominations for the name of the first reticulated giraffe calf successfully born in Baton Rouge since 2001. Members of the public can suggest any name they like, and a reason why, through the link here over the next two weeks. After that, zoo staff will review and narrow the list to the top three.
