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Baton Rouge
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Baton Rouge nonprofit Golden Guys marched in the Krewe of Comogo parade in Plaquemine on Sunday and were met with homophobic slurs and beads tossed at them — limited police response led board members to debate if they will join next year's event. The Advocate
- ➤ King Byron Jarvis and Queen Arlene Cobb were crowned Friday at the Council on Aging event — a Mardi Gras celebration featuring a parade with small shoebox floats and dancing to music by the Route 61 Band. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Krewe of Shenandoah held its third Lundi Gras parade yesterday at 6:30 p.m. in the Jones Creek area — members reflected on the teamwork behind the new route. WAFB 9
- ➤ Knock Knock Children's Museum hosted its Mardi Gras celebration on Monday with arts and crafts, mini king cake decorating, crawfish races and a second-line parade featuring the LSU School of Music Jazz Ensemble. The event introduced children to Louisiana's carnival traditions in a fun, educational way. WBRZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A state audit reported LSU's finances improved by $332 million in fiscal year 2025 despite a drop in tuition revenue, thanks to higher non-operating income from state appropriations, gifts, and net investment gains. The audit projects enrollment-based revenues to grow in fiscal year 2026, supporting continued stability. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU’s Gulf Scholars Program offers undergraduates a chance to support coastal ecosystems while pairing with faculty and using a $6,000 fund for summer research. The fourth cohort chose projects this fall and will begin spring planning for field work along the Gulf Coast (covering diverse studies). LSU Reveille
- ➤ Livingston Parish Schools held its Recognition of Excellence Ceremony on Feb. 2 at Walker High School gym to honor outstanding educators, support staff, principals, and students for their academic achievements and contributions to school success. The Advocate
- ➤ Last week, Denham Venom from Denham Springs High mentored 19 Scotlandville Magnet students who built robot components for the upcoming Bayou Regional on Saturday, April 3-4 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. The session taught hands-on skills in programming and assembly. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ East Baton Rouge Coroner Dr. Beau Clark is featured in a new docuseries (Fentanyl Stories) that examines the local opioid crisis after overdose deaths peaked in past years. He is hopeful that ongoing efforts like Narcan distribution and increased law enforcement will help lower the numbers further. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU announced Monday that starting this fall it will display a sponsored patch—featuring Woodside Energy’s purple and gold logo—on jerseys in all 21 varsity sports. The deal also makes Woodside an official community partner and expands its presence at athletic venues. WBRZ
- ➤ Gabby Anthony became Zachary High’s first girls state wrestling champion by pinning the defending champion at the state meet held Feb. 6-7 in Bossier City. Coach Ben McHugh (noting key injuries) said the team showed strong promise thanks to young wrestlers stepping up. The Advocate
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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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