Daily
Baton Rouge
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership launched the Better in BTR digital campaign to highlight the Capital Region’s community and help retain young professionals. The initiative (started in 2024) invites local residents and businesses to share stories via social media and newsletters to build regional pride. 225 Magazine
- ➤ Voting for the 2026 Best of 225 Awards began at 1 p.m. Feb. 25 and will run through April 8, allowing Baton Rouge locals to choose their favorite restaurants, places, and personalities online + through social media graphics. 225 Magazine
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mignon Faget's Mall of Louisiana store closed permanently on Feb. 16 after local shoppers expressed discontent with mall traffic and development; its jewelry will continue to be available at Bumble Lane spa in Towne Center at Cedar Lodge and at Lagniappe Center in Gonzales. WBRZ
- ➤ Work is underway at 6900 Siegen Lane to convert the former Big Lots into a 27,650-sqft Asian supermarket with a food court and expanded meat, seafood, and grocery options. It is set to open by year-end as owners QingLin and Yuki Chen add more Filipino, Indonesian, and Indian products. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The USS Kidd Veterans Museum will host a celebration on Saturday, May 23 to welcome the USS Kidd back to the downtown riverfront, although the ship’s arrival and public reopening dates remain pending (dependent on river levels). WBRZ
- ➤ LSU professor Nihar Sreepada and local creators are studying the rise of AI-made shorts on social platforms, where quick, mass-produced clips are outpacing traditional, hand-crafted art. Local artists worry the trend may hurt promotion and creative detail — underscoring the challenge for those building unique visual worlds. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Former Human Jukebox member Jason (Bear) Williams has been named Southern University's band arranger to shape the marching band's musical direction, bringing decades of experience as a trumpeter and director to boost its future performances. WBRZ
- ➤ 225Fest returns to Baton Rouge this Saturday, Feb. 28 at Rhorer Plaza from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., celebrating the region's iconic food, music, and culture. WAFB 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle schoolers attended a two-day mock legislative session at the Old Louisiana State Capitol this week to learn about writing bills, giving speeches, and filming as photojournalists. The program ended with a closing ceremony honoring standout participants and inducting them into the Youth Legislature Hall of Fame. WBRZ
- ➤ Stephanie Trimble, a Brusly Elementary teacher, received the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award for her agriscience program - Growing and Raising Together. She will represent West Baton Rouge Parish School System at the NSTA National Conference in Anaheim in April. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry said on Wednesday that tax cuts passed during the 2024 Tax Reform Special Session will help Louisianians receive more of their paychecks this tax season. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The LSU NCNW chapter hosted a Black Women’s Health and Justice panel Tuesday evening at LSU where students heard from experts about bias in medical care. Panelists like biology professor Latoya T. Paul urged greater awareness and social justice to improve care for Black women. LSU Reveille
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Organic Gardening Lifestyle Event
5-7 p.m. — Louisiana Nursery — Free to All! — Learn to grow and eat organic for a healthier lifestyle.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Smooth Operators: A Yacht Rock Jukebox
8-11 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — $ — Set sail for smooth grooves and the soft rock sounds of the late 70s and early 80s.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.
~ Naval Ravikant
About Daily Baton Rouge
Welcome to the Daily Baton Rouge, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Baton Rouge, Louisiana community. If you like the Daily Baton Rouge, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Baton Rouge.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Baton Rouge and across Louisiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Baton Rouge
A free Baton Rouge community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybatonrouge.com/sitemap