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Baton Rouge
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sign-ups for the 2027 Louisiana Marathon are now open for Baton Rouge runners — event officials say registration is available online with more race details coming soon. WAFB 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tickets went on sale Monday for the Manship Theatre Red Carpet Gala featuring singer LeAnn Rimes. The fully catered fundraiser supports the theatre and will take place on April 16. WBRZ
- ➤ Local journalists will perform a satirical sketch show Friday at 7:45 p.m. at the American Legion hall on Wooddale Boulevard (near Florida Boulevard) as part of the annual Gridiron event, which supports college scholarships for student journalists. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University welcomes David Bellar as its fifth president — he vows to build on the school’s legacy — with celebrations starting today with a campus event from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and continuing with receptions on Wednesday and a Thursday inaugural mass at 10 a.m. WBRZ
- ➤ River Parishes Community College is celebrating Community College Week (Mar. 23 to 27) at its Gonzales, Reserve, St. Charles and Westside campuses. The events invite current and prospective students and their families to join community activities. WAFB 9
- ➤ LSU announced Monday that its golf course, open until May 9, will permanently close on June 30 as crews remove equipment. The campus is evaluating the property for a proposed arena at Nicholson + Gourrier. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Denise Marcelle revived a plan to revitalize the Plank Road corridor with a new one cent sales tax and revised board structure aimed at boosting local business growth following a previous setback — the bill awaits a committee hearing that could soon give the district new momentum. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ochsner Baton Rouge is hosting the Iberville Parish Health Fair and Community Celebration on Saturday at MSA West Academy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the free event will offer health screenings, an Easter egg hunt, and a panel on colorectal cancer awareness. WBRZ
- ➤ During Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Pennington Biomedical Center is hosting the 'Get Your Rear in Gear' walk where survivors and doctors discuss early screenings to help detect colon cancer, a major health risk for younger adults. WBRZ
- ➤ The Louisiana Center for Health Equity will host a webinar called Louisiana’s Maternal Crisis: Answer the Call to Action (focused on preventing pregnancy-related deaths) on Thursday at 6 p.m. to raise awareness on maternal health. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU women’s basketball advanced to the Sweet 16 after beating Texas Tech 101 to 47 in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, March 24. Flau'jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams each scored 24 points, and the team will face Duke on Friday in Sacramento. WJBO
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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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TRENDS in Baton Rouge Real Estate Seminar
Where Baton Rouge gets the "dirt" on all things real estate! We'll break-down the market to examine what's happening in each of the industry segments of residential, multifamily, office, industrial, retail, finance, and feature keynote from Dr. Loren Scott
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