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Baton Rouge
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jensen LeBlanc, an 11-year-old from Addis who has spent time in Children's Hospital, was named one of Children's Miracle Network's National Champions on Monday night. The mayor declared Jensen LeBlanc Day and gave him a key to the city as he prepares to travel across the country to support other kids. WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Moore to Love food truck owner Natalie Moore will open her first brick‑and‑mortar diner at 9993 Florida Boulevard in Walker mid‑April while the truck serves diner dishes at 28585 Highway 43 in Albany until March 1; Moore calls the milestone a real‑life Cinderella story from her school cafeteria days. The Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Baton Rouge family stranded in Puerto Vallarta is sheltering at a Hampton Inn by the airport after their flight was cancelled amid cartel violence following the government killing of a cartel leader on Sunday (they expect to fly home on Thursday). The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds attended the second-annual Iberville Parish Black History Month program at Grant Civic Center Monday evening where Baton Rouge native Justice John Guidry delivered the keynote address — event organizers hope to grow the celebration annually. WBRZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amazon announced its $12 billion data center project in Caddo Parish yesterday, set to create 540 on-site jobs and support 1,700 additional roles as construction begins imminently across sites in Caddo and Bossier. The facility will advance cloud computing and strengthen local infrastructure. WAFB 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, a 38-foot mobile clinic—a partnership of the school system and Southern University's School of Nursing + Allied Health—will visit three neighborhood schools in East Baton Rouge Parish to provide speech and language support for English learners. It is funded by the district's Comprehensive Literacy grant. WBRZ
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Consumer Reports details new tax changes that may affect your federal returns today (including deductions for untaxed tips and overtime, increased child tax credits, and a new-car interest deduction) and advises taxpayers to review their withholding and records. WAFB 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging is holding an upcoming town hall meeting, where Tasha Clark-Amar and Donna Collins Lewis will share plans for addressing senior needs. More details such as time and location will be provided later. WAFB 9
- ➤ Louisiana State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming issued a $20,485.84 property check to Denham Springs resident Samuel Duffy at a Zachary Rotary Club meeting on Feb. 19. He said the state is returning $1.2 billion in unclaimed funds to its residents. WAFB 9
- ➤ Former Louisiana surgeon general Ralph Abraham is stepping down from his second-in-command role at the CDC (to address unforeseen family obligations), the agency said. The Advocate
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry asked the U.S. Department of Education to expand its review of DEI policies to include all Louisiana public colleges and universities after he criticized current measures (stating that discrimination will not be tolerated) and officials will check for Title VI violations. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An LSU professor and two students have developed a method to track synthetic opioids through wastewater using samples taken from New Orleans during Superbowl and Mardi Gras in 2025. They will continue monitoring drug trends to help public health officials across Louisiana. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Local medical leaders urge residents to call 911 rather than drive when heart attack signs appear during American Heart Month; Baton Rouge General Hospital receives EKG data quickly to cut door-to-balloon time to an average of 43 minutes (saving crucial minutes for treatment). WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The LSU women’s basketball team beat Missouri (108-55) in Baton Rouge as bench player Milaysia Fulwiley scored 22 points to secure an SEC win. The Tigers will host #21 Tennessee on Thursday evening. WJBO
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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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Oklahoma Sooners at LSU Tigers Baseball
7-10 p.m. — Alex Box Stadium — Tickets from $46 — Witness an exciting showdown between the LSU Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners in Baton Rouge.
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