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Baton Rouge
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 150 vehicles gathered Saturday at River Parishes Community College for (Cruisin’ the Day for United Way) to raise funds for community services including health, education, and basic needs. Nova Chem and RPCC organized the event with car shows, craft booths and food vendors. The Advocate
- ➤ A garden party celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea Garden at LSU AgCenter Hammond on March 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 21549 Old Covington Highway; the free event offers refreshments, garden tours, and a raffle (proceeds support the garden). The Advocate
- ➤ The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society hosted a Hairy Pawter-themed pet parade in downtown on Feb. 22 (the event also served as a fundraiser) where pets and their owners enjoyed beads, treats, and post-parade festivities. 225 Magazine
- ➤ OLOL Children’s Hospital will benefit from the Driving the Future campaign’s 16th-year raffle, offering $50 tickets for a chance to win one of five new 2026 Lexus vehicles; the campaign has raised over $16 million in the past 15 years. WAFB 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Business Report’s 2026 Best Places to Work program is now open for registration, and companies with at least 15 employees in the Capital Region can apply free until April 24. Eligible businesses include public, private, nonprofit and government organizations (with a physical presence and at least one year in operation). 225 Magazine
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, special needs friends Amy Spence and Brittney Harvey work on pottery at Brushfire Studio in Denham Springs. They use art to express themselves and stay active (a key part of their structured weekly schedule). The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Baton Rouge Parish Schools and Southern University's School of Nursing and Allied Health have partnered to improve speech support for English language learners using the JAG Mobile at Southeast Middle School — student clinicians perform assessments and will visit more sites through the semester. WAFB 9
- ➤ Southeastern Louisiana University announced a new academic alignment that will take effect fall, creating a College of Nursing, reconfiguring the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, and adding health systems administration and sports management to its College of Business. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Ascension and Tangipahoa parishes have enacted burn bans effective immediately to combat wildfire risks — Ascension's ban lasts until March 24 while nearby Mississippi counties in Amite and Wilkinson remain restricted until March 23. WBRZ
- ➤ State Rep. Tony Bacala is proposing HB 285 to let school boards partner with credit unions for financial literacy courses after a branch was blocked at East Ascension High School — the bill, referred to the Education Committee, could advance when session begins March 9. WBRZ
- ➤ Officials held an open house Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Glen Oaks High School to gather input on the $25 million Mickens Road project, which will change a two-lane road into a three-lane roadway with a shared-use path in North Baton Rouge (including a roundabout at Lanier Drive). WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dutchtown High freshman Lilly Johnson capped her undefeated 43-0 wrestling season with a win over Carmen Mueller in the 114-pound (class) match at the state championships in Bossier City and credited her mom and coaches for their support. The Advocate
- ➤ Zachary High’s girls earned a 26 — 3 record with an undefeated district run to open regional play at home on Feb. 23, and the boys, finishing 29 — 4, are expected to be top seeds with a bye while the track teams finished indoor season at LSU on Feb. 21. The Advocate
- ➤ Baton Rouge tennis captain Wilbert Doc Whitfield was awarded the USTA National Captain of the Year on Tuesday, Feb. 24, becoming the first ever recipient after 14 years leading 87 teams and earning Southern Captain of the Year. WBRZ
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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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