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Baton Rouge
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Southwest announced that it will stop serving Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport on June 4 as it adjusts its flight network. The airline will keep operations at Chicago Midway, Baltimore Washington International, and Washington Reagan National. WBRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge will host the St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17 (with more than 90 floats, food, and multigenerational gatherings) to draw local and out-of-town visitors for a festive celebration. WAFB 9
- ➤ West Baton Rouge Museum will host the 'Finding Alice: Artists Exploring Wonderland' exhibit from March 21 to May 24 with art inspired by Lewis Carroll, along with a free children's event on April 25 (10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) and a hat display honoring Mary Louise (Weeze) Saia Fertitta on April 11. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern women's basketball clinched their second straight SWAC Championship after defeating Alabama State 73-56 on Saturday, Mar. 14, earning an NCAA Tournament berth. Zaria Hurston led with 13 points & four players scored in double figures. WBRZ
- ➤ Southern men’s basketball won 73-70 against Florida A&M when Michael Jacobs hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer (he scored 19 points), and they will face Prairie View A&M tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. in the SWAC tournament finals. WAFB 9
- ➤ Zachary boys basketball won its second straight state title on Saturday, Mar. 14 when they beat Ruston 63-60 for an eighth championship overall. Their girls basketball team also earned back to back titles. WBRZ
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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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