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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Lane Foundation's Code Red Chili and Salsa Cook-Off celebrated its 10th anniversary in downtown Zachary with 19 teams competing plus live music from Scenic Highway Band, Chris Leblanc and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters. Proceeds will support a $90 million patient tower expansion at Lane Foundation Hospital plus include a new four story tower and interior renovations. The Advocate
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hyundai will build its first North American steel facility near Donaldsonville on sugar cane fields to create a fully integrated American supply chain that will support its automotive operations across the United States. River Parishes Community College has begun training students for the nearly $6 billion plant (a key local development). WAFB 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Corey Breaux was shot three times while defending his daughter from a group of teenagers on Newcastle Avenue last Tuesday — he has been hospitalized and investigators are searching for the teenager who fired the gun. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge police arrested Leroy Gibson—wanted for allegedly strangling and slapping a pregnant woman—and Michael Seals on March 19 during a home search on Washington Avenue, with Gibson facing charges for domestic abuse battery using strangulation and Seals charged for drug and firearm possession. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy was released from an Alabama federal prison and transferred to a residential reentry management office in Arizona on March 25 — he awaits a full release on April 26. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana students applying for federal college aid dropped 12% this school year after the state ended its requirement for high school seniors to complete the FAFSA—officials worry the decline may lower college enrollment and reduce Pell grant awards. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU softball won 11-4 on Tuesday against the Ragin’ Cajuns after trailing 4-0 and then scoring six runs in the fourth inning and five in the sixth—Maci Bergeron had two hits and four RBI. LSU now stands at 30-2 and will host South Carolina for a weekend series starting Friday. WBRZ
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Louisiana Sportsman Show
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center Exhibition Halls — Check website for entry fees — Engage with diverse exhibitors and speakers in the outdoor sports community.
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A Night at the Movies: The Sounds of Cinema
Evening event — River Center Theatre for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with the Baton Rouge Symphony and classic film music.
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Baton Rouge Concert Band Spring Concert
5-7 p.m. — EBRPL - Main Library — Free entry — Experience a vibrant musical journey featuring a rich variety of styles and emotions.
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Houndmouth Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. | Chelsea's Live | Ticket prices may vary | Experience the captivating sounds of Houndmouth in an intimate Baton Rouge setting.
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The Way to Work Career Fair April 1
Looking for a new job opportunity? HOPE Ministries’ The Way to Work is hosting a Career Fair on Tuesday, April 1st, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 4643 Winbourne Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805. Bring your resume, dress for success, and connect with local employers! Register here https://expt.io/EaqSoL !
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Teach225's Annual Teacher Career Fair
Are you a new grad looking for your first teaching job or an experienced teacher wanting to explore options? Join Teach 225 for its Annual Teacher Career Fair on Wednesday, April 2, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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Teach225's Annual Teacher Career Fair
Are you a new grad looking for your first teaching job or an experienced teacher wanting to explore options? Join Teach 225 for its Annual Teacher Career Fair on Wednesday, April 2, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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Baton Rouge PPA Challenger
Various times — Stacks Pickleball — Grounds pass required — Watch top pickleball players compete in the PPA Challenger Series.
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Downtown Beautification Day
2-4 p.m. — 247 Florida St, Baton Rouge — Free entry — Get your hands dirty while enhancing the beauty of downtown Baton Rouge as part of a community cleanup event.
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Second Chance Resource Event
2-4 p.m. — East Baton Rouge Parish Library — Free services — Monthly one-stop resource shop for the formerly incarcerated to access jobs, housing, and rehabilitation opportunities.
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Wellness Expo
9 AM – 12 PM — Tara High School — Free entry — Engage in community health initiatives and wellness activities for the whole family.
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