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Baton Rouge
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Seeds to Success partnered with Knock Knock Children's Museum on Friday, March 13 to host the Adventuresome Eating Club. Children sampled strawberry salsa and participated in hands-on strawberry activities to learn about healthy, local produce. WBRZ
- ➤ On Friday, March 13, the Iberville Parish Library in Plaquemine hosted its 80th Gray Monkey Parade. The event featured the 'Plant a Seed, Read' theme for the summer reading program and included fun activities for children (a puppet show, princess performances, a trackless train ride and a petting zoo). WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ St. Bruno Pizza Co. is launching a ghost kitchen offering pizzas for pre-order pickup on Thursdays at its Town South Avenue location (first pickup is Thursday, Apr. 2) with four pie options and an appetizer available; pre-orders open Monday, Mar. 30. 225 Magazine
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge Gallery is planning a new building adjacent to its longtime home at City-Brooks Community Park as it outgrows its 2,800 sqft space; design plans with BREC and local architects are expected by fall (project is in early stages). The Advocate
- ➤ Former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne will join the Baywatch reboot cast as recurring lifeguard Grace—filming begins this spring in Los Angeles. She is the second Baton Rouge-connected cast member, joining Brooks Nader, with the series set to air on Fox in the 2026-2027 season. WAFB 9
- ➤ Meteorologist Jim Cantore is named Grand Marshal for today's Wearin' of the Green parade in Baton Rouge. WBRZ (the local station) will broadcast the event live at 10:30 a.m., with later rebroadcasts highlighting his long legacy in weather reporting. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The East Baton Rouge Parish School System will hold a community meeting on Monday, Mar. 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Belaire High (12121 Tam Drive) to gather feedback on new realignment plans and adjusted school start times affecting local schools. WBRZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Outdoor Expo is taking place at Lamar Dixon Expo Center through this weekend, offering deals on tractors (and other outdoor gear) for enthusiasts in the region. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern women's basketball advanced after defeating Alabama A&M 51-49 and will face Alabama State at noon, while the men's team secured a last-second win via a three-pointer from Michael Jacobs and will play Prairie View A&M at 6:30 today. WBRZ
- ➤ Former LSU athlete Mondo Duplantis broke his pole vault world record by clearing 6.31 meters at the Mondo Classic indoor meet in Uppsala, Sweden on Thursday, marking his 38th straight win. He will compete at the World Indoor Championships in Poland next week. WBRZ
- ➤ Veteran offensive lineman Dillon Radunz has re-signed with the Saints on a two-year deal after playing 15 games last season — including 10 starts in his five-year career spanning 69 games. The team is still evaluating running back Alvin Kamara’s future. WJBO
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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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Billy Idol: A Documentary Journey
2:00 – 3:58 PM — Manship Theatre — $9.50 — Explore the life of punk rocker Billy Idol, from his rise as an icon to overcoming struggles in the music industry.
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets from $334 — Experience a can't-miss live show featuring St. Paul and The Broken Bones in Baton Rouge.
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Corey Kent Live in Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — Texas Club — Tickets starting at $57 — Experience the electrifying performance of Corey Kent in a premier Baton Rouge venue.
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