Daily
Baton Rouge
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is rebuilding after a 2024 fire in Baton Rouge by launching a capital campaign to raise $3–$3.5 million. Over $2.3 million is already raised and $3 million from its fire fund, and the new 350-seat campus will reopen by December. WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spring has arrived and local nurseries saw a strong boost at Clegg's Nursery off Greenwell Springs Road this weekend — manager Zane Mercer said customers quickly bought vegetables, herbs, and flowers. WBRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Live After Five announced a six-week series of free live music for local residents, with concerts scheduled every Friday from April 10 to May 22 at local venues + set to feature acts such as Michael Foster Project and Rouge Krewe. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southern University is partnering with TM2 Executive Search to find its next president and will review final candidates on May 14 to name a new leader by July 1 — after interim leader Orlando McMeans stepped in following Dennis Shields’ departure last fall. WBRZ
- ➤ Twin Oaks Elementary hosted its second annual Tales from the Oaks Children's Book Festival on Saturday, March 21, featuring 91 student-authors and a virtual library of 43 works created during a summer writing camp; local community members could buy the books. WBRZ
- ➤ The LSU AgCenter is hosting a hands-on event that teaches children and their families about agriculture in a local setting. The interactive session offers opportunities for direct involvement in Louisiana farming practices. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern women's basketball season ended when the Lady Jags lost 103-34 to top-seeded South Carolina on their latest matchup; the team finished 20-14 after winning back-to-back SWAC Tournament championships + a First Four win in the NCAA Tournament. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU gymnastics placed third at the SEC Championship on Saturday, March 21 in Tulsa with a final score of 197.950 (falling behind Oklahoma and Florida). The team now prepares to host the regional NCAA championship at the PMAC as coach Jay Clark remains confident in their comeback. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU softball leveled its series with a 5-1 victory over South Carolina on Saturday as extra base-hits helped the Tigers overcome a 12-inning loss the previous night. The team will play Game 3 at noon today to claim their first conference series win. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU Baseball Head Coach Jay Johnson said his team struggled with offense and lost 4-3 to the Sooners on Saturday at Alex Box Stadium, as early leads could not be maintained. The Tigers will host Louisiana Tech on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. (Fresh talent like freshman Omar Serna Jr. is building confidence). LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU outfielder Chris Stanfield said every team must improve as the Tigers lost 4 to 3 to Oklahoma after a key home run in the 5th gave them an early lead. The team will face Louisiana Tech at Alex Box Stadium Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. LSU Reveille
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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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LFAA State 3D Championship
Event Duration — Waddill Wildlife Refuge — $40 for adults, $30 for juniors — Compete in a thrilling archery challenge featuring 20 to 25 targets at known distances.
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~ Tony Robbins
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