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Baton Rouge
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dream Day Foundation will host a Wild Game Cookout soon, as organizers Jerry Edwards and Greg Jarreau say the event will offer a chance for local residents to gather. More details on time and location will be announced. WAFB 9
- ➤ Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok will visit the Hungarian Presbyterian Church in Livingston Parish on March 4 at 5 p.m. The event, hosted by the Árpádhon Hungarian Settlement Cultural Association, celebrates the community’s deep roots (dating back to 1896). WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Daruma Ramen Bar & Grill has soft-opened its second location on Government Street in Mid City, featuring red décor & a karaoke room. The restaurant will host its grand opening on March 3. 225 Magazine
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge artist Mike Weary partners with Louisiana Art and Science Museum for Art After Hours: Memory and Movement to honor Black History Month — the free event runs Friday, Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the museum, featuring a panel discussion, dance performance and fashion display. WBRZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana has landed major AI data center projects as Meta’s facility in Holly Ridge and Amazon Web Services’ $12 billion center in Shreveport boost regional growth. A third project partially backed by Google is planned near Baton Rouge (expected to spur new jobs and economic activity). The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Martin Luther King Jr. Christian Academy students hosted a Black History wax museum on Thursday where students dressed as historic figures and shared facts by tapping a button, and the school promises a bigger display next year. WBRZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Smitty's Supply in Roseland began pumping up to 1 million gallons per day of treated stormwater last week under an emergency DEQ permit but without required DOTD approval — officials are working to resolve the notification gap as cleanup crews continue addressing damage from the August explosion. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Senate President Cameron Henry said Wednesday that LA GATOR funding will remain at $43.5M, rejecting Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to double it to avoid unsustainable costs (he warned expanding the program risks endless hikes). Lawmakers will review the issue in the legislative session starting March 9. The Advocate
- ➤ Louisiana regulators rejected a probe into Meta's new financing arrangement for its AI data center, which now gives a private equity firm majority ownership in Richland Parish. Entergy said Meta will cover plant costs for 15 years (fully insured) and regulators may revisit the issue if new evidence emerges. The Advocate
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The former Big Lots store on Siegen Lane is being turned into an Asian market with a food court for Filipino, Indonesian, and Indian dishes. Located at 6900 Siegen Lane, it will double the size of the current market and is expected to open by year’s end. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former LSU and Louisiana Tech wide receiver Devonta Lee died Tuesday morning after battling osteosarcoma; the Fluker native was remembered for his resilient spirit on the field, and funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. WAFB 9
- ➤ Tiger Stadium will get a new AT&T antenna system to boost wireless access — improving connectivity for fans and first responders. The $45 million upgrade is set to be completed before the 2026 football season. WBRZ
- ➤ AT&T announced a $45M project to upgrade Tiger Stadium's wireless services for the upcoming fall football season, aiming to expand Wi-Fi capacity so fans can send texts & calls faster. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU women’s basketball pulled away from Tennessee to secure a senior night win at the Pete Maravich Center on Thursday, Feb. 26. Senior guard Flau’jae Johnson led the team as they rallied from an early deficit in her final regular-season game. LSU Reveille
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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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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.
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B.J. Barham Live Performance
8:00–9:30 p.m. — Mid City Ballroom — $40 General/$50 VIP — Enjoy a solo performance by B.J. Barham with special guest James Fogle.
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