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Baton Rouge
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated will host its fifth annual Crimson River 5K/10K run and walk at Southern University campus on Saturday at 8 a.m.; the event benefits local charities and includes a Community Health and Economic Summit with health screenings and local business vendors. WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ City Pork has built a loyal local following with authentic Texas barbecue on Jefferson Highway and has grown from a single building in 2017 to 12 locations — its Table for 2 featuring brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and more remains a beloved menu staple. WBRZ
- ➤ BLDG 5 is set to open a second location on Jefferson Highway near Lobdell Avenue (brand manager said details on opening date and menu will be announced later). WAFB 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The LSU Museum of Art is showing 'Daphnis and Chloe and Other Lovers: Lithographs by Marc Chagall' through May 24 with 50 works that bring a timeless love story to Baton Rouge — a curator talk is set for April 23 and art activities on May 3. 225 Magazine
- ➤ The March magazine issue loaded with crawfish recipes is available now at newsstands (in the Capital Region). It highlights local features on St. Joseph altars, the Youth City Lab and therapy pups with their handlers. 225 Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Helena Parish School District announced a new partnership with Top Tutors for Us on Monday to offer free ACT test preparation at St. Helena College and Career Academy. The program will build academic skills and confidence + help students view college as an attainable goal. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the Ochsner Medical Complex (The Grove), the sports medicine team uses ultrasound-guided injections and platelet-rich plasma therapy to help everyone—from young athletes to older adults—stay active without surgery. The service supports overall health and a pain-free life in Baton Rouge. WBRZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A 225 Magazine article explains how to elevate your Louisiana crawfish boil with creative add-ins such as corn & sausage, offering ideas to mix classic flavors with surprising twists this season. 225 Magazine
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of middle and high school rodeo athletes competed at the Southeast Louisiana Junior and High School Rodeo at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1. They raced in barrel racing, roping and goat tying while learning responsibility and sportsmanship in preparation for state finals in May. The Advocate
- ➤ The LSU women's hoops team wrapped up the regular season with a 72-63 win against Mississippi State, led by Mikaylah Williams with 26 points. The team improved to a 26-4 record and will begin SEC Tournament play on Friday. WJBO
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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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