Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Residents in Zachary joined a city-wide clean-up on Saturday, Feb.

14 to prepare for today's inaugural Mardi Gras parade, sponsored by the city and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (a community effort).

The Spanish Town Parade in downtown Baton Rouge featured a 'Pink, Proud and Provocative' theme and drew thousands today — organizers acknowledged budget concerns but say the community spirit shone through.

The local library (in Mid City) will host Mid City Micro-Con soon in Baton Rouge to bring comic book fans together for a celebration of their favorite titles.

Raintree Elementary custodian Donella Wagner (RISE award recipient) was recognized nationally for her service to students and the community.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon presented the award in New Orleans after 16 years at the school.

LSU received over 62,000 freshman applications this cycle — nearly triple its 2020 count — with 82 percent coming from outside Louisiana.

Officials say the high out-of-state interest is part of a national trend that may boost the university’s research profile.

Sylvia Weatherspoon covered the St. Helena Parish Steam Expo, which offered hands-on STEAM experiences in science + technology, engineering, arts, and math on Saturday, Feb.

14 in Greensburg.

A Baton Rouge doctor at Baton Rouge General Hospital urges residents to start colon cancer screening at age 45 as cases surge nationwide, noting that early detection is key for those without symptoms.

The advice comes as colon cancer now tops as the leading killer among Americans under 50.

LSU beat Milwaukee 5-3 Saturday as the Tigers rallied in the eighth inning (scoring three runs) to secure a 2-0 season start at home.

They will host Milwaukee Sunday to complete the three-game series.

LSU men's basketball, missing key guards, lost 73&63 to Tennessee yesterday in Knoxville.

Head Coach Matt McMahon announced DJ Thomas Jr. will miss the rest of the season and the Tigers will face Texas on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

LSU Women's Basketball lost 79-72 to South Carolina on Saturday, Feb.

14 at the Maravich Center in Baton Rouge. The Gamecocks secured their 18th win in a row as coach Kim Mulkey saw her team fall to 0-6 & Flau'jae Johnson scored 21 points.

Paul Thorn Band Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Starting at $72.24 — Experience a night of music and humor with Paul Thorn and special guest Gina Forsyth.

Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

7-8 p.m. — LSU Student Union Theater — Tickets required — Experience the mesmerizing music of Hans Zimmer performed by a string quartet in a unique candlelit setting.

Seeds of Hope Speaker Event

6-7 p.m. — Pete Maravich Assembly Center — Free entry — Experience uplifting talks from Ryan Clark and Clyde Edwards-Helaire at this inspirational event.

SPE North America Student Symposium 2026

Symposium — Feb 26-28 — Louisiana State University — Registration required — Empowering the next generation in oil and gas through networking and learning.

Dartmouth Big Green vs. LSU Tigers Baseball

6:30–9:30 p.m. — Alex Box Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of LSU baseball at one of the nation's top college venues.

Morgan James Live Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Tickets from $40 — Experience the powerful voice of Morgan James as she reinterprets classic hits with a feminist twist.

Empowering Women's Health Annual Wellness Day

7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Pennington Biomedical Research Center Conference Center — Free entry — Engage in a morning of complimentary health screenings and educational workshops tailored for women 18 and older.

Creighton Bluejays vs LSU Tigers Baseball

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Alex Box Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the passion and tradition of LSU baseball at one of the nation's premier venues.

Anders Osborne Concert

7-10 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Tickets starting at $46 — Experience an intimate evening with the poet laureate of Louisiana's roots music scene.

Already Gone Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket info available — Experience live music with the energetic vibes of Already Gone.