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Baton Rouge
Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of veterans received a warm hero's welcome home today after traveling to Washington, D.C. to visit war memorials; Baton Rouge residents honored their service with heartfelt recognition. WAFB 9
- ➤ A Blue Point Number One, LLC — funded mobile market will launch this summer to bring groceries to families near the Blue Point Complex, while humanities grants, a craft exchange at Greenwell Springs Library on April 18 and a free women’s brunch at St. James Baptist Church on April 25 offer local opportunities. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The USS Kidd Veterans Museum marked the 81st anniversary of the 1945 kamikaze attack by hosting a reflective commemoration that honored the ship’s storied past — a significant reminder for veterans and visitors. WAFB 9
- ➤ Johnette Downing is set to release her 13th album (My Little Snap Bean: Zydeco For Children) with Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas; the album features 12 vibrant songs mixing Louisiana legends and Creole traditions to share the state’s rich musical heritage with children. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pierre Part Elementary teacher Emily Zeringue advanced to the top 10 in America's Favorite Teacher contest and has pledged to donate the $25K prize to her co-worker Valerie Hebert after her home was damaged in a fire. Voting continues through Thursday, Apr. 16. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge resident Anne Jordan became the region’s first outpatient CAR-T cell therapy patient at Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute and returned home with her sister two weeks after treatment & is now reconnecting with community support. The Advocate
- ➤ People gathered outside the State Capitol on Sunday, Apr. 12 for the Honor Her Life event kicking off Black Maternal Health Week, Apr. 11–17, to honor Black women who died during or after childbirth, organized by the Mu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. WBRZ
- ➤ The Student Health Center’s Dimensions of Wellness Fair on Tower Drive engaged students on Friday, April 10 with interactive displays that highlighted campus and community support for emotional, physical, and social health. LSU Reveille
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Nursery released its 2026 Rose List with over 100 varieties and care tips at its Perkins Road location, making spring a perfect time for gardeners to plant and prune — the largest selection in over a decade. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU was swept by Ole Miss on Sunday in Oxford after the Tigers were held scoreless until a seventh-inning rally gave the Rebels an 8-7 win. The team will return home to host Northwestern State on Tuesday, Apr. 14. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU softball lost the series finale to No. 12 Arizona after falling 4-2 and failing to complete a sweep. The team will travel to Lafayette to face UL-Lafayette on Tuesday, April 14. WBRZ
- ➤ Former Iowa State guard Jada Williams committed to LSU women's basketball as the second portal add for Coach Kim Mulkey — her move is set to boost the program's lineup this offseason. WBRZ
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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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156/Silence Concert
7-11 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with 156/Silence and Fox Lake in Baton Rouge.
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