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Baton Rouge
Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Saint Vincent de Paul community pharmacy celebrated 30 years of service by helping over 1,000 Baton Rouge residents get medication and free hygiene bags. It operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and plans to expand its outreach by opening new locations in Hammond and Gonzales. The Advocate
- ➤ Yesterday, the fourth annual Stop the Violence Easter Bash honored local children lost to violence. The event held memorials for Keddrick Turner (13, shot in 2023), LaDerica Stewart (22, hit in 2025) and Alexis Hamilton as families shared food, music and games to encourage youth engagement. WBRZ
- ➤ Companion Animal Alliance of Baton Rouge invites volunteers to take a shelter dog on a date today with a $5 donation to help connect dogs with adopters. Anyone 18+ with a valid photo ID can drop by during business hours. WAFB 9
- ➤ Local organizers in Baton Rouge plan a weekend of autism awareness events + fundraising to support greater acceptance. More details on schedules and locations are expected to be released soon. WAFB 9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A grease fire destroyed a unit at Broadmoor Plantation Apartments Saturday night, displacing nine residents (including four children); firefighters arrived before 9 p.m. and a neighbor is helping gather essentials like school clothes. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 16, Louisiana voters will decide whether to form a new St. George school district that will become the state’s 70th starting in July 2027—students will keep access to Baton Rouge magnet programs if approved. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Tangipahoa Parish's Tyner Creek Bridge is closed for a replacement operation, and drivers must follow detour routes via La. 40, U.S. 51 and La. 16 (DOTD says the closure runs through September). WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge Zydeco players hosted a meet and greet at Dick’s Sporting Goods this past weekend, where families learned about hockey’s growing appeal and the team outlined plans to visit local schools; they will return home on April 9 at Raising Cane’s River Center. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Cade Arrambide broke LSU’s record by hitting four home runs as the Tigers rallied to beat Tennessee 16-6 in extra innings & secured a crucial SEC series win. The game featured injuries and an ejection before his grand slam turned the tide. 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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