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Baton Rouge
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tiffany Graves (Dream Day Foundation) previewed the Gulf Coast Spring Challenge, an upcoming event to support local programs, during a recent community gathering in Baton Rouge. WAFB 9
- ➤ Brittany DeSalvo Fremin founded Sommerview Farm in Iberville Parish to share her passion for horseback riding by offering lessons, camps and riding experiences for all ages; the farm focuses on community and trust between horse and rider. WBRZ
- ➤ The Junior League of Baton Rouge will host its Touch A Truck event soon in the community (featuring interactive vehicle displays) and will share more details on time and location as they become available. WAFB 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Las Brujas Coffee & Grocery soft opens this Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon on Government St, serving air-roasted coffee, baked goods, and sustainable groceries from local vendors in a cozy space with vintage furnishings and local art. 225 Magazine
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Aloysius Catholic Church hosted its annual St. Joseph’s Altar on March 19 with a Feast Mass at 8 a.m. and public viewing from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., honoring the patron saint with elaborate decorations and specially designed breads (including fig cookies) that celebrated community remembrance. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southern University is celebrating 146 years this March with events honoring its legacy on the Bluff. The investiture of Chancellor John K. Pierre is scheduled for March 27 at 10 a.m. at the F.G. Clark Activity Center — further celebrations will continue throughout the month. WAFB 9
- ➤ Sen. Patrick McMath proposed a bill to add $15M a year for intensive tutoring that will now cover K-8 students failing assessments in reading, English, numeracy & math. The bill advanced in a Senate committee on Wednesday as state leaders back the effort to extend support after strong recovery gains. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU held its second annual Custodial Appreciation Week in March to honor custodial staff with complimentary meals, raffles, and free baseball tickets at games against Grambling and Oklahoma State (organized by the LSU Student Senate with support from campus sponsors). LSU Reveille
- ➤ Celebrity athletes Shaquille O’Neal and Coco Gauff have endorsed candidates in the student government race at LSU; O’Neal supported Darion Frazier and Bellamia Miceli while Gauff backed Tyhlar Holliway and Gabreyela Gonzalez (voting ends at 4:30 p.m. today). LSU Reveille
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Amite River Basin Commission announced that a former sand and gravel mine in St. Helena Parish will be restored as a flood control site to reduce flood pressures, improve water quality, and create wildlife habitat. Restoration work will begin in the coming months. WAFB 9
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The state signed a $40,000-a-month lease on the closed Baton Rouge furniture store (sparking hope for new local activity). Officials expect the deal to revitalize the property. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU women's basketball is set to host the NCAA Tournament First Round on Friday at 5 p.m. at the Maravich Center as they face No. 15-seeded Jacksonville, and the team aims to build on recent Elite Eight runs. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU baseball beat No. 7 Oklahoma 7-1 Friday as pitcher Casan Evans tossed 7.2 innings and struck out 15 (a career best) to set the tone for the SEC home opener. The Tigers will play game two today at 6:30 p.m. on campus. WBRZ
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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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LSU Tigers vs. Arizona Wildcats Softball
5-6 p.m. — Tiger Park — Tickets from $48 — Catch exciting collegiate softball action in Baton Rouge as the Tigers face off against the Wildcats.
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LSU Concert Orchestra & Percussion Ensemble Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — LSU Student Union Theater — Ticketed event — Experience a captivating evening with the LSU Concert Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble featuring diverse repertoire.
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