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Baton Rouge
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Feb. 28, the Herb Society of America's Baton Rouge Unit held its 10th Herb Day Sale with fresh herbs, native plants and garden supplies. Visitors enjoyed food trucks and live demos while experts gave gardening tips (homemade herbal products and crafts enhanced the sale) (families enjoyed activities). WBRZ
- ➤ On Saturday, Feb. 28, LSU’s On Geaux Run Club and Black student groups hosted the inaugural Unity in Motion run at Unity Field — runners celebrated Black History Month with stretching, music and community, dividing into fast- and steady-pace groups. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Super Tax Day returned on Saturday — offering free income tax help to Baton Rouge residents. Hosted by Capital Area United Way with IRS-certified volunteers, the event featured a resource fair and financial literacy workshops to ease tax season pressures. WBRZ
- ➤ The Attic Trash and Treasure Sale returns to Baton Rouge this March (a local favorite), letting residents hunt for unique finds in a popular event that supports a long-standing community tradition. WAFB 9
- ➤ 225 Fest returned yesterday in Baton Rouge for its fourth annual festival featuring live music, food trucks, shopping, an art walk, and a new Kids Market — the free event was MC'd by WBRZ’s Mia Monet and aimed to boost local small business exposure. WBRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ LSU’s Asian Student Union celebrated Lunar New Year on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Global Community Center, where lion dancers, food from King Kong Milk Tea + Calbee, and a traditional dice game brought students together in a festive cultural event. LSU Reveille
- ➤ The Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band and two other HBCU bands will honor Michael Jackson's legacy during Black History Month by performing “Don't Stop Till You Get Enough” on social media — the movie Michael will be released in theaters on Apr. 24. WJBO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Independent environmental tester Scott Smith said new samples show pollutants from the Smitty’s Supply explosion continue flowing down Tangipahoa River, including PFAS + dioxins. He will discuss his findings at a town hall meeting at Ponchatoula Beach Pavilion Sunday at 3 p.m. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson earned his 200th career win when his Tigers beat Northeastern 3-1 & Cooper Moore pitched 7.2 innings of one-run ball with one walk. LSU will face Dartmouth at 12:30 p.m. at Alex Box Stadium. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU Softball remains undefeated with wins over Memphis at their invitational weekend, with a 7-0 win on Saturday and an 11-2 win on Friday driven by senior Paytn Monticelli's pitching + senior Maci Bergeron's key home run. The team will face top-ranked Tennessee on Mar. 6 at 5:00 p.m. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU men's basketball lost to Oklahoma 83 to 67 at Maravich Center on Feb. 28 — the loss dropped their season record to 15 to 14 and their SEC play record to 3 to 13 — and the team will play Auburn on Tuesday. WBRZ
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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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