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Baton Rouge
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mystic Krewe of Mutts parade draws dog owners downtown today (supporting local spay and neuter programs) and showcases the city's pet-friendly spirit. WAFB 9
- ➤ Two years after a fire, St. Luke's Episcopal Church holds one service a week in the school cafeteria while its new sanctuary is under construction. The church will launch its capital campaign on March 21 to raise $3 to $3.5 million plus it aims to finish by Christmas. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU students face fines for parking in a fire lane near the campus Starbucks on Nicholson Drive as a camera issues citations; some fines have reached $375 and students now walk for coffee (rather than risk costly tickets), while officials say the system applies only to the designated lane. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Susan Bankston of the Baton Rouge Clinic shared key advice for new mothers today during a local health event, emphasizing routine check-ups and proper care. WAFB 9
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developer Mike Wampold is boosting growth in Baton Rouge with his ongoing Harveston project; he is completing 120 acres of mixed-use infrastructure and meeting with potential grocery, healthcare and restaurant tenants. He remains bullish on the market as he focuses on upscale residential and office projects in the city. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU women's basketball defeated Missouri 108-55 Sunday afternoon in Baton Rouge, achieving its highest scoring SEC game this season as MiLaysia Fulwiley recorded 22 points and 11 rebounds. The team will face Tennessee Thursday to close its regular season home schedule. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU softball (No. 19) closed out the Purple & Gold Challenge with a 1-0 win over Howard Sunday afternoon in Baton Rouge. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU Lady Tigers beat Missouri 108 to 55 on Sunday at the PMAC, & Coach Kim Mulkey praised her team’s steady improvement in tough SEC play. The team, with a record of 24 wins and 4 losses, will face Tennessee on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. CT. LSU Reveille
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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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