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Baton Rouge
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge firefighters won first place in the Pensacola Beach Firefighter Challenge today by completing the sand course in 56.34 seconds (defending last year’s title). The team’s coordinated relay work highlighted their strong performance. WAFB 9
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Baker was named Club of the Year by the city and InterClub Council after a 50-year milestone celebration. The club supported early literacy programs, youth scholarships & local events that have strengthened community ties. The Advocate
- ➤ Parole Project marks its 10-year milestone by hosting Second Chance Week (Apr. 13-17) as founder Andrew Hundley visited 2une In on Tuesday to highlight the program’s success in helping formerly incarcerated residents with a recidivism rate under 3%. WBRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Art and Science Museum will host Train Day with interactive train exhibits and hands-on activities for families to learn about rail history. Check local sources for timing and location details. WAFB 9
- ➤ Spotlight Performance Theater Players will present 'Driving Miss Daisy' at Luke 10:27 Church in Denham Springs from April 16-18 and April 23-25. Most shows start at 7 p.m., with the April 25 matinee beginning at 2 p.m. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The House Education Committee advanced a bill Tuesday (April 14) that requires students who lose their TOPS scholarships to repay the funds to the state. Lawmakers say the measure is meant to ensure accountability for state aid. WAFB 9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Ochsner Health Center in Denham Springs reopened patient appointments on Tuesday, April 14 after a car backed into the facility on March 5 caused a loss of power. Repairs were completed and no injuries were reported as patients were moved to nearby centers during the closure. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sports Illustrated and Travel + Leisure Co. plan to convert the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center into a sports-themed resort with investment from Shaquille O’Neal; renovations will begin early 2027 and are expected to complete late 2027 downtown. WAFB 9
- ➤ LSU added transfer point guard Jada Williams, formerly at Iowa State, to boost its women’s basketball lineup. Former LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson was drafted eighth overall in the WNBA draft and traded to the Seattle Storm + marks a notable move for the program. WJBO
- ➤ Maurepas softball clinched the District 7-C title with four straight wins, including a 13-2 victory on April 1, and now awaits playoff pairings this week with a chance at a first-round bye and home games, setting up a run to the state championship tournament in Sulphur beginning May 1. The Advocate
- ➤ LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin led spring practice on Tuesday as he prepared the Tigers for his September debut. The team will open the season on Sept. 5 against Clemson in Death Valley. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU senior Flau'jae Johnson (a guard from Georgia) was traded by the Golden State Valkyries to the Seattle Storm after being drafted eighth overall on Monday in New York City. WJBO
- ➤ LSU Football spring practice continues as head coach Lane Kiffin briefs the media from the team room (Football Ops) every Tuesday at 11:25 a.m. The five-week session ends Friday, April 24 with the regular season set to kick off against Clemson on Sept. 5. WAFB 9
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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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