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Baton Rouge
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents facing abuse can now file for protective orders at any local library through the Accessing Justice Initiative, which lets them submit a simplified form that is sent directly to the Clerk of Court & processed for same-day service. The program was launched last October to make legal help more accessible with trained staff available to assist survivors. The Advocate
- ➤ Free cooking demonstrations are returning at Main Street Market downtown, offering locals hands-on recipe demos from local chefs (event times to be announced). WAFB 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic (True Friends) Hall, once a lively venue for acts like Fats Domino, is set to be restored by the River Road African American Museum into a modern community hub with indoor and outdoor performance spaces (designed to reopen by the end of 2027 pending matching funds). The Advocate
- ➤ Baton Rouge dance instructor Mason Bettis, who has danced for 26 years and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 12, now inspires young dancers to chase their dreams while managing her condition. She uses modern technology to monitor her levels and shows that challenges can lead to growth. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School will host its annual speakeasy auction at the Sacred Heart Parish Activity Center on March 21 at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature food, jazz music, and themed auction items to support student programs (including technology upgrades and playground equipment). WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ LSU Student Government elections for President and Vice President (for 2026-2027) run March 19-20; students will get a Tiger Link email at 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Candidates began campaigning on March 16 and will debate on March 18 at Nicholson and Coates Halls, with results set for March 25. LSU Reveille
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Luke's Episcopal Church hosted a youth mental health dinner and discussion Sunday evening in Baton Rouge to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being among young adults. The event aimed to show that no one is alone when facing mental health challenges. WBRZ
- ➤ Residents in Roseland must boil their water after officials issued an advisory Sunday night over potential contamination concerns. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU women's basketball will play No. 15 Jacksonville in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Maravich Center. The No. 2 seeded Tigers learned their matchup on Selection Sunday and will host additional games next week for fans. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU softball lost 3-2 to Texas A&M Saturday night — a result that dropped the team to 0-5 in SEC play. Coach Beth Torina praised Cece Cellura’s full seven-inning start, and the Tigers will play the final game of the series Monday at 6:00 p.m. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU and Southern University are hosting NCAA Tournament Selection Show watch parties on Sunday (LSU's event at the PMAC and Southern's at TJ Ribs) with doors opening at 6 p.m. ahead of ESPN's 7 p.m. broadcast. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU baseball avoided a sweep against Vanderbilt as the Tigers beat the Commodores 16-9 in game three, with junior Jake Brown hitting a key three-run homer+ the team is 14-7 overall and 1-2 in the SEC and will host Grambling on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 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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