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Baton Rouge
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local veterans visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington this weekend through Honor Flight Louisiana, many seeing the tribute for the first time. They recalled their service and the loss of friends (some said the visit eased long-held stress). WAFB 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana businesses will be reimbursed up to $150,000 for employee training through the WORKS program, as applications open Wednesday. The $7 million initiative aims to train over 6,000 workers in construction, industrial trades, & advanced manufacturing to address workforce shortages. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A growing crochet community meets at the Greenwell Springs Road Branch Library to share skills and connect across generations. Organizer Anne Brown (a lifelong crocheter) leads sessions where members, both young and old, learn and create art while supporting local causes. WAFB 9
- ➤ The LSU Rural Life Museum will host Ron Zappe International Beerfest on Saturday, May 2 — all proceeds support the museum’s mission. WAFB 9
- ➤ Arts educator Melani Glascock (a longtime theater advocate) was named 2025 Arts Council of Livingston Parish Artist of the Year at a Student Art Show reception held this spring in Livingston Parish. She teaches theater across 11 local schools (helping students build stage confidence) throughout the district. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students in Baton Rouge prepared for LEAP testing Monday as Get H.Y.P.E. (arts-integrated) visited Wedgewood and LaBelle Aire Elementary with interactive activities like a live saxophonist, game show, step-dancing, DJ performance, and dance workshop; the program will visit McKinley Magnet and Crestworth Elementary Tuesday. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge schools will begin using updated English language arts standards (created through a public review led by the state education department) in the 2027-2028 school year. The new rules focus on reading, grammar, and cursive writing to help students build core skills. WBRZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Walls Project will host an Earth Day celebration at Baton Roots Community Farm on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers can join cleanup efforts on April 24 while community members learn skills for healthy living and creative sustainability. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is hosting a gun violence prevention forum today at St. Mark Methodist Church on Glen Oaks Drive from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., where community members can share their voices with local agency representatives. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge allergists explain that allergies cause itchy eyes (and throat or ears) and can last for weeks, while colds bring fever, aches and runny noses that usually clear in one to two weeks; residents should see a doctor if symptoms persist. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Zachary High athletes earned top awards in powerlifting, soccer, basketball and golf events this season (including record-breaking lifts by Gabby Anthony) while coaches and players celebrated district and All Metro honors. The Advocate
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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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