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Baton Rouge
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The St. Patrick Parade of Jefferson banned riders who made offensive gestures from a float during Sunday’s parade along Metairie Road after video clips circulated on social media. The committee announced the lifetime bans on Monday — working with local officials to enforce a family-friendly event policy. WAFB 9
- ➤ Residents are joining free sessions with Data Samurai & East Baton Rouge Parish Library to shape a tool that explains parish budgets, public services and workforce data; sessions began on March 16 and will run through May 14 at local libraries. WBRZ
- ➤ Mighty Moms, a nonprofit fighting childhood hunger, will mark its 15th anniversary with a Birthday Telethon on Friday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at its office in the EDU Complex Building (behind Abundant Life Church in Denham Springs), inviting the community to support local children. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The South Louisiana museum dedicated to African American history reopened its doors in Donaldsonville on Friday and Saturday after a two-year closure for roof repairs from Hurricane Ida. The celebration featured live music + dancing and local artist showcases with remarks from Executive Director Darryl Hambrick. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former EBR Schools superintendent Dr. Sito Narcisse was announced as one of three finalists for Chicago's public schools CEO-superintendent role on Friday, Mar. 13 (he left his position in January 2024 when his contract was not renewed) and now faces interviews with Chicago's mayor and school board. WAFB 9
- ➤ The LDOE presented its next fiscal year budget on Monday in a Senate committee hearing with an $87 million increase for the LA GATOR school choice program and $660,000 to cover vendor fees, nearly doubling last year’s funding. Lawmakers will review the levels as concerns about per-pupil spending differences continue. WAFB 9
- ➤ Southern University School of Nursing was named best in the US for the second year by Nurse.org, reflecting its strong academic programs. The school — celebrating 40 years on campus — will expand with a new building funded by Our Lady of the Lake and Woman’s Hospital. WAFB 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BREC Planning and Park Resources Advisory Committee is meeting today in Baton Rouge to discuss closing eight parks considered obsolete - a move that will result in park land sales between $6,000 and $700,000 along with updates on City-Brooks Community Park developments. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Baton Rouge Fire Department hosted a cancer screening for firefighters Monday using a pill-sized scraping device (in use since 2020) at the Louisiana Firefighter Check Your Food Tube event; the test helps detect precancerous conditions for early treatment. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU women’s basketball earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament and will host first and second rounds at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Friday, March 20 and Sunday, March 22—tickets go on sale online Monday at 10 a.m. CT. WAFB 9
- ➤ Lady Jags won the SWAC title by beating Alabama State 73-56 on Saturday, Mar. 14, and they earned a spot in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Jocelyn Tate scored a key basket and was named MVP as Southern marked its second straight championship. WAFB 9
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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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