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Baton Rouge
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Funeral services for former Southern University (home to the Jaguars) football coach Gerald Kimble will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 11 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church in Shreveport; the coach passed away on March 31 at age 84 after a storied career. WAFB 9
- ➤ LSU star Flau’jae received the key to the city and had a day dedicated in her honor during a ceremony at LSU on Mar. 30. Local officials gathered to celebrate her contributions to the community. WAFB 9
- ➤ Red Stick Farmers Market will open two seasonal markets starting Tuesday, April 14 at the Main Library at Goodwood (3–6 p.m.) and Wednesday, April 22 at ExxonMobil YMCA (9 a.m.–noon) until June; visitors can also join seed swap events on April 9, 11, and 14. WAFB 9
- ➤ Klassy Styles held its 17th Annual Easter Giveaway and Egg Hunt on Saturday at Scotlandville Plaza, where residents enjoyed live music, games, food, and free Easter baskets. The event, sponsored by Sen. Regina Barrow, also featured guest speakers and performances by Blues Artist Champagne, J. Ellis and GreedyThaBlues. WBRZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Future Use of Energy in Louisiana received a $45 million renewal to support carbon capture projects and energy startups through 2029 (announced by Governor Jeff Landry on March 23). The FUEL program will soon launch LA Activate to train local college entrepreneurs along the Nicholson Drive corridor. LSU Reveille
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tulane University researchers show that crevasses in Plaquemines Parish are the main driver of worsening saltwater intrusion in the lower Mississippi — raising concerns about protecting drinking water, as the Corps examines the model and explores pilot projects. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior Ella Onojuvwevwo made history on Saturday by becoming the first Tiger to run the 400-meter under 50 seconds at Bernie Moore Track Stadium—her 49.59 finish placed her among top NCAA, African and Nigerian performers—while LSU's men's and women's relay teams also won their races. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU softball was shut out 1-0 by Missouri in Columbia, Mo, after scoring 25 runs in the first two games. Pitching by the Tigers limited both teams to four hits and gives LSU a break from SEC play before upcoming contests. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU Gymnastics hosted the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional Championship on Saturday, April 4, where the Tigers won first place with a score of 197.825 and will compete in the semifinals in Fort Worth on Thursday, April 16. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Southern football's Spring Showcase held Saturday in Baton Rouge experienced a 40-minute lightning delay that turned into a teaching moment for Marshall Faulk while Ashton Strother took initial reps with the first-team offense. 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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