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Baton Rouge
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is nearly finished expanding the Holmes Outreach Center, which will serve as an upgraded thrift store (and hub for the Uniforms for Kids program) to support the community. WAFB 9
- ➤ WBRZ partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in its annual Dream Home Giveaway to offer a $550,000 four-bedroom, three-bath home built by Alvarez Construction in Oak Colony (tickets cost $100); the drawing is set for June 18. WBRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ LSU’s Asian Student Union hosted the Thai, Lao, and Cambodian New Year celebration Tuesday evening on the parade grounds (marking the start of the rainy season) with water gun festivities and local foods, creating a home away from home for students. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Live music by LSU student Timothy Wayne (award-winning) starts today at the Texas Club; enjoy an opera at the River Center Theatre and a mini makers market plus a margarita fest at Court to Table Saturday; a Baker Faire follows Sunday at the East Baton Rouge Library. 225 Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU School of Art seniors showcased final projects before graduation today at the Barnes Ogden Art and Design Gallery on campus — guests enjoyed food and live music as they celebrated the students’ achievements. WBRZ
- ➤ Rep. Roger Wilder's resolution in Baton Rouge aims to have high school cheer, dance, and lacrosse sanctioned by the LHSAA if 80 schools sign up; it passed the House Education Committee and will be voted on by the full House soon. WBRZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ BREC's conservation team is restoring local habitats after a severe drought removed over 100 trees, replanting native species & creating pollinator gardens with the help of Green Force volunteers. They will host a 24-hour BioBlitz on April 18 at Blackwater Conservation Area and a Boot Clean-Up at Bayou Manchac Park on April 23 to engage local residents. 225 Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bayou Pigeon Boat Launch now has a dedicated entrance and exit ramp that creates a one-way flow, with guide signage and lights installed Wednesday, Apr. 8 — officers are on duty to help drivers adjust. WBRZ
- ➤ Senate Bill 389 was advanced by the Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday in Baton Rouge to extend protection for high school and college athletes in NIL deals — the measure requires agents to register with the state justice division and pass background checks to safeguard young athletes from untrained representatives. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LSU Softball’s Beth Torina previewed the upcoming 'Geaux Teal' Ovarian Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, which will help educate women and raise awareness about ovarian cancer for all ages. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The LHSAA launched a pilot girls' flag football program in partnership with NFL Flag, with over 60 teams from local schools including St. Michael testing the sport’s viability in a probation period; if terms are met, the program will be sanctioned statewide. 225 Magazine
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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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LSU Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers Softball Match
6-7 p.m. — Tiger Park — Tickets starting at $8 — Experience the thrill of college softball as the LSU Tigers take on the Auburn Tigers.
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The Gonzales Magnolia Market
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Lamar Dixon Expo Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover unique gifts for Mother's Day, graduations, and more at this vibrant market.
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