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Baton Rouge
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Capital Area United Way will host its Super Tax Day event at the Main Library at Goodwood on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. IRS-certified volunteers will offer free tax help for local residents with low to moderate incomes. WAFB 9
- ➤ On Sunday, Feb. 22, the Mystic Krewe of Mutts parade will march along St. Ferdinand Street with dance groups, music, and adoptable dogs while vendors open the Bark in the Park fair at Galvez Plaza at 10 a.m.; the event supports Capital Area Animal Welfare Society’s spay & neuter program. 225 Magazine
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Comogo Floats warehouse in Plaquemine, Earl Comeaux and his family build Mardi Gras parade floats for about 30 parades from October through March - they began in 2014 when his sister imagined a nighttime celebration. WBRZ
- ➤ Two Baton Rouge school dance teams made their parade debuts Monday night at the Krewe of Shenandoah parade; Woodlawn Middle School's Panther Pearls danced near their school (after coach Monique Commodore Ray returned from surgery) and showcased an old-school style. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ascension Public Schools announced that online pre-K applications for the 2026-27 school year will open on March 1. The portal will accept registrations for public seats or 50 tuition-based seats (age requirements by Sept. 30 apply). The Advocate
- ➤ Chef Celeste Gill teaches inmates at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison culinary and management skills with a two-part program combining classroom lessons (food safety, budgeting, and management certification) and hands-on training. The program, started in 2013 and now expanded, helps inmates gain skills for employment in the restaurant industry. The Advocate
- ➤ Two new public schools in the St. George area are planned— the elementary school is set for August 2027 and the high school nears design— amid rising costs and pending a May 16 referendum. The parish school board will vote at 5 p.m. Thursday on increasing the elementary project's budget. The Advocate
- ➤ St. John Primary and St. Theresa Middle schools honored their Teacher and Support Staff of the Year winners today by naming Ashley Guidry and Lisa Badame at St. John and Mallory Lanclos and Brandi Mancuso at St. Theresa for their lasting impact on students. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State highway officials announced that the new interchange between I-10 and Pecue Lane (a diverging diamond interchange) will open today in the southeastern part of East Baton Rouge Parish to improve traffic flow and reduce backups at Siegen Lane and Highland Road. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the Jackson site, Layne Langley from the LSU Ag Center instructed East Feliciana Council on Aging members on seated exercises for seniors with chronic conditions and disabilities; the session highlighted immediate benefits like improved sleep and reduced blood pressure + long-term perks for heart and brain health. The Advocate
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ An updated guide highlights indoor play spaces for kids and family-friendly venues in Baton Rouge and the Capital Region. Parents can explore spots like BREC’s North Sherwood Forest Community Park (with games including air hockey) and Chee Chee’s Playroom, which offers a free coffee bar for a quick break. 225 Magazine
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ascension Christian senior guard Dylan Spansel reached a 2,000-point milestone during a recent game, helping the Lions improve to a 15 to 11 record and keeping district championship hopes alive. 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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