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Baton Rouge
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups announced board appointments and new hires recently, with Better Louisiana naming its 2026 board and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry appointing new directors. Local law firms such as Kean Miller and Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson added former McGlinchey Stafford attorneys to teams in Baton Rouge (and New Orleans). The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ East Baton Rouge Parish Library hosted its sixth annual Mid City Micro-Con Saturday at the main library on Goodwood Boulevard, featuring over 50 vendors, food trucks, face painting, cosplay, and seminars on drawing and creating miniature gaming terrain. WBRZ
- ➤ Port Allen residents celebrated the 23rd annual Black History Month parade today, organized by Save Our Sons to honor heritage and bring families together. WAFB 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU is building a Park & Geaux mobility hub on its west side campus to cut shuttle wait times and boost student commutes. The hub, featuring air conditioning, charging stations, and a live-tracking screen (a new campus feature), is expected to open in Fall. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU researchers upgraded the scanning electron microscope at the Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex on South Campus Drive to improve geological research. They secured $26,000 by repurposing funds, which boosted its ability to collect detailed mineral data (using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy). LSU Reveille
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Coastwide Reference Monitoring System project is in its 20th year and gathers real-time data on marsh dynamics, such as erosion and elevation, from the chenier plains to the Mississippi mouth. Scientists access the site by boat (near Hopedale in St. Bernard Parish) to support coastal restoration research. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ LSU faculty, parents and Student Senate share mixed views on a proposed law that would allow firearms on campus, introduced by Rep. Danny McCormick. The Student Senate will debate the measure on Wednesday before it moves to the Louisiana House Committee on March 9. LSU Reveille
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the inaugural Bucking for a Cure St. Jude Benefit took place at the Pointe Coupee Multi-Use Center in New Roads to raise funds for children battling cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Organizers hoped to top last year's $332K by reaching $400K overall since 2020. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin and linebacker Whit Weeks visited OLOL Children's Hospital on Saturday to launch the local chapter of the non-profit Once Upon a Room (led by Kiffin’s daughter Landry), which transforms hospital rooms to make treatment more comfortable for children. WBRZ
- ➤ A local nonprofit will host an event to raise mental health awareness and support community members facing challenges. WAFB 9
- ➤ A local nonprofit is hosting an event to raise mental health awareness and offer hope to residents facing challenges. The gathering will be held soon at a community venue with details to be announced. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Wright talked about his journey to becoming the voice of the Lady Tigers — he explained how his early love for sports and hard work shaped his path. WAFB 9
- ➤ Both Southern men's and women's basketball teams defeated Grambling on Saturday, Feb. 21. The women won 59-45 with Demya Porter scoring 17 points and the men, leading 48—24 at halftime, won 87-73. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge area schools swept every division at the LHSAA High School Indoor Championships on Saturday, Feb. 21. Catholic, University-Lab, St. Joe's and Madison Prep claimed titles in boys and girls events. WBRZ
- ➤ No. 2 LSU baseball kept its perfect season by defeating Notre Dame 9-4 at the Jax College Baseball Classic on Saturday, Feb. 21 in Jacksonville. The Tigers led with a Brayden Simpson double in the second inning and will face Central Florida on Sunday, Feb. 24. WBRZ
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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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Organic Gardening Lifestyle Event
5-7 p.m. — Louisiana Nursery — Free to All! — Learn to grow and eat organic for a healthier lifestyle.
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6th Annual 101 Women in Business Conference
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — Cost TBD — Celebrate National Women’s History Month with inspiring talks and networking opportunities.
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