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Baton Rouge
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ LSU's Sigma Chi chapter raised a record-breaking $140,000 at Derby Days, a week-long event featuring a golf tournament and Venmo-a-thon, and donated $126,880 to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center + this fundraiser is the largest men's philanthropy event in LSU history. WBRZ
- ➤ CATS on Demand reversed its initial decision and will now pick up Lisa Gross, a disabled Baton Rouge resident who moved here from the Chicago suburbs to be closer to family, from her driveway. She enrolled last November and received her service ID this week to support her independence. WBRZ
- ➤ On Good Friday, leaders at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church held fish fries to raise money for a new roof for the 107-year-old church (additional fundraisers are planned for fall) to meet a $50,000 goal and support youth programs. WBRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge presents a refugee origin exhibit by K.T.Ho at Shell Gallery featuring 29 works that explore colonialism's effect on her family. The exhibit opens April 27, with an opening reception on May 1 + a discussion on May 3. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The school system said diesel now averages $5.22 per gallon and that buying in bulk keeps costs lower (a bus fill costs about $350) but warned persistent high prices could add roughly $120,000 in monthly expenses. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU Student Government elected Benjamin Barousse as president and Anna Katherine Harrell as vice president on Thursday, Apr. 2 in Baton Rouge, and they will take office in June after Lavar Henderson’s term ends (6,560 voters participated). LSU Reveille
- ➤ Southern University graduates contributed significantly to NASA’s Artemis II mission that launched on Apr. 1 from Florida and is scheduled to return next Friday. The university also completed 80% of the wiring for Artemis I (highlighting its pipeline to NASA and Boeing) to inspire STEM students. WBRZ
- ➤ House Concurrent Resolution 10, introduced by Rep. Roger Wilder III, aims to bring high school dance, cheer and lacrosse under standardized safety protocols — a move that passed the House Education Committee and now awaits a floor vote, with teams needing 80 schools to qualify. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, April 4th, 2026, federal budget proposals threatened a nearly 40% cut to the LIGO Livingston observatory’s funding that could reduce local staffing and research operations (though no observatory shutdown is planned) after last year’s cuts were avoided. LIGO staff will work with NSF program leaders to minimize fallout. The Advocate
- ➤ Mayor Sid Edwards will honor LSU women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson today at 9 a.m. at Baton Rouge City Hall & recognize her standout performance during LSU's Sweet 16 run in the NCAA tournament. WBRZ
- ➤ Residents in East Baton Rouge Parish oppose proposals to close (seven) local parks amid budget cuts, attending public meetings to voice concerns. The final BREC meeting is scheduled for Monday evening and a commission vote will take place on April 23. WJBO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local crawfish spots are preparing for a busy Easter weekend as families look forward to enjoying this local tradition & various dining options. Operators are reviewing prices to manage the expected surge in demand. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU baseball outslugged Tennessee 7-5 Friday in a road game — Derek Curiel hit a go-ahead grand slam as four Tigers added home runs to secure the win. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU softball clinched its series win over Missouri on Friday, Apr. 3 with a 16-4 score as junior Kylee Edwards became the first in school history to hit for the cycle — the team will try for a clean sweep today at 2:30 p.m. WBRZ
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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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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Tickets available — Experience the thrill of your favorite monster trucks come to life.
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Bridgerton - The Final Farewell
2-5 p.m. — Shaw Center for the Arts — $85 — Immerse yourself in a Bridgerton-inspired afternoon filled with florals, cocktails, and the chance to be crowned the Season's Diamond.
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Spring Storytime for Children
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. — West Baton Rouge Parish Library Main Branch — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities in a relaxed setting for kids.
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An Evening with Emerson, Lake and Palmer
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Starting at $70 — Experience the authentic reunion performance of the legendary progressive rock band Emerson, Lake and Palmer with modern technology.
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