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Baton Rouge
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Knock Knock Children's Museum in East Baton Rouge Parish will host Crash Creatives in July, a summer art camp series for kids. The week-long sessions offer hands-on art activities like painting and drawing + lessons on famous artists and require preregistration. WJBO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 struck north of Coushatta on Monday, Mar. 9 at 4:41 a.m. as an aftershock to last week’s 4.9 quake, and officials reported no injuries or damage. WBRZ
- ➤ Heavy storms flooded parts of the capital region last Saturday night and into Sunday, leaving yards underwater in Denham Springs and cars stranded along Burbank Drive (with local services, including the fire department and rideshare drivers, helping residents). WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A section of Bluff Road between Serenity Lake Lane and Alligator Bayou Road is closed until May 4 for repairs, DOTD said Tuesday, March 10th. Crews are fixing failing culverts at Jim Bayou and drivers should use the posted detours. WBRZ
- ➤ The intersection of Highland Road and Chimes Street near LSU is closed as crews repair the roadway until Sunday, Mar. 15 at 6 p.m.; drivers must use alternate routes via Dalrymple Drive to East State Street or Lake Street to West State Street. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Acadian Ambulance reminds Baton Rouge residents to display clear house numbers so emergency crews can locate homes quickly. The service advises using at least 4-inch high-contrast numbers near the front entrance or on the mailbox. WBRZ
- ➤ Consumer Reports today reveals that many everyday personal care products contain chemicals linked to cancer risk & hormone disruption. Baton Rouge residents are urged to check labels and use online tools to find safer products. WAFB 9
- ➤ During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, local doctors emphasize the need for early screening for colorectal cancer, especially for those under 50. They say early detection can prompt timely treatment & improve outcomes. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU women's basketball assistant coach Gary Redus II is leaving for a head coaching job at Rutgers — his official departure from LSU is pending details later this week. WBRZ
- ➤ French Settlement girls won the state title on Friday when senior Stella Allison hit a last-second half court 3-pointer to give her team a win over Westlake in Hammond (44-36). Their victory marks the Lions' third state title and ends a streak of playoff losses. The Advocate
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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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Louisiana Sportsman Show
9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Visit Baton Rouge — Registration required — Explore the best in sports and outdoor recreation at this exciting show.
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The Refining Fire Women’s Conference
11 AM – 3 PM — City Club of Baton Rouge — $20 discount available — Empower yourself with inspiration and insightful discussions during this celebration of women.
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Black Jacket Symphony: Led Zeppelin IV Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket pricing varies — Experience Led Zeppelin IV performed live in its entirety along with other classic hits.
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