Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews are working to remove a large tree that fell and is blocking part of Brightside Drive in Baton Rouge. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clinton and Jackson Elementary School 4-H members learned about dairy production and made butter from milk during their recent meetings. The Advocate
- ➤ East Feliciana High students in Agriculture and Carpentry classes gain practical experience by building a chicken pen and a deer stand. The Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A tornado watch has been issued for the Capital Area until 7 PM, with potential for a few intense tornadoes, damaging winds up to 80 mph, and isolated large hail events. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Zachary High girls basketball team won their quarterfinal game and are advancing to the semifinals in the Division I Select Playoffs. The Advocate
- ➤ LSU women's basketball stars Aneesah Morrow, Flau’Jae Johnson, and Mikaylah Williams earn 2025 All-SEC First Team honors, with Morrow also making the All-SEC defensive team, highlighting their exceptional performance and contribution to the team's success. LSU Reveille
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Redz River Run 5K/10K Race and Community Health Fair
This USATF certified race features both a 5K and 10K distance, alongside a Small Business Market and Community Health Fair at A.W. Mumford Stadium in Baton Rouge.
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Tab Benoit Live at Chelsea's Live
Experience live music from Tab Benoit at Chelsea’s Live in Baton Rouge.
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Gloves for Gleason: Greeks Against ALS
The Gloves for Gleason event is a fundraiser aimed at raising awareness and support for ALS research, hosted at the Texas Club in Baton Rouge.
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Earlapalooza 2025: Baton Rouge's Largest St. Patrick's Day Parade After Party
Earlapalooza is a vibrant St. Patrick's Day after party in Baton Rouge featuring live performances from prominent artists and attracting a diverse crowd of over 2000 attendees.
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Yellowjackets Live with Kurt Elling
The renowned jazz fusion group Yellowjackets will perform live with celebrated vocalist Kurt Elling, promising an exceptional night of high-quality musicianship and creativity.
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Miss LSU 2025 Pageant
4:30-8 p.m. | LSU Student Union Theater | Ticket required | Experience the charitable competition supporting hearing and speech organizations.
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Meditative Sound Bath Immersion Experience
7-9 p.m. — Unitarian Church — $27-$30 — Relax and recharge in a multi-sensory sound healing experience featuring crystal bowls, meditation, and gentle music.
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Louisiana Sportsman Show
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center Exhibition Halls — Check website for entry fees — Engage with diverse exhibitors and speakers in the outdoor sports community.
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A Night at the Movies: The Sounds of Cinema
Evening event — River Center Theatre for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with the Baton Rouge Symphony and classic film music.
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Baton Rouge Concert Band Spring Concert
5-7 p.m. — EBRPL - Main Library — Free entry — Experience a vibrant musical journey featuring a rich variety of styles and emotions.
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