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Baton Rouge
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fifty 4-H members competed at Lewis Vincent Elementary in Denham Springs during the Food Festival (82 dishes in 18 contests). First-place winners in seafood, beef, poultry, egg, sugar, Louisiana commodities, and wild game (earning a spot at the Regional Cookery Contest in Walker in May) will advance. The Advocate
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cremmjoy is set to test its minimal cleaning soft serve machine in local kitchens next year, with a market release planned for 2027. The Baton Rouge company has raised almost $3 million for the innovation (which uses a plastic bag to keep mix away from the machine) and aims to shake up the frozen treat industry. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 225 Fest returns in Baton Rouge to celebrate local food+music+art with community vendors and live performances. The festival will highlight the city's creative pulse and bring neighbors together for a lively day. WAFB 9
- ➤ During Black History Month, Baton Rouge’s Walls Project is installing vibrant murals to celebrate African American history at sites including LSU College of Art and Design. Two new installations on utility boxes along the Greenway Trail will be unveiled on Feb. 20 (as part of a new Civil Rights Trail initiative) to honor Louisiana’s cultural legacy. WBRZ
- ➤ The inaugural Zachary Mardi Gras parade honored everyday heroes—teachers, first responders, and community members—along Church Street on Sunday with floats and music, as attendees shared how small acts of heroism shine in everyday life. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Feb. 10 meeting, the Zachary Community School Board raised tuition (from $450 to $550) and registration fees (from $60 to $75) at its early learning center while extending Superintendent Necaise’s contract through 2028. The board set a June 27 election for a tax measure to fund teacher and staff pay raises. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LSU researchers helped create the DASH diet, named best heart-healthy and second-best overall by national rankings for the second year, which uses menus with more potassium, magnesium, and calcium + lower sodium to help reduce blood pressure. LSU Reveille
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU baseball swept Milwaukee when the Tigers won game three 21-7 in seven innings during their opening weekend series. The team, now 3-0, will face Kent State at Alex Box Stadium today at (6 p.m.) for their next contest. WBRZ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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