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Baton Rouge
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Seize the Day Baton Rouge Warrior Walk and 5K will be held this Saturday at Pennington Biomedical Center (its largest annual event) to support the epilepsy community and bring together over 1,000 participants. WBRZ
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau is hosting a free Secure Your ID Shred Fest Day at Baton Rouge Police Department headquarters on Airline Highway this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon & will shred up to three bags or boxes of documents while recycling old electronics to help reduce identity theft. WBRZ
- ➤ Livingston Parish is hosting a free dumpster event on Saturday, April 18 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Department of Public Works as part of Love the Boot Week. Residents must have a Louisiana ID + follow tire limits and may drop off household furniture, electronics, or appliances. WBRZ
- ➤ Ascension Water Company nearly finished replacing Darrow’s water line — the project is undergoing disinfecting and flushing with samples set for Wednesday; if approved by the Louisiana Department of Health, it will be fully operational Friday. WBRZ
- ➤ New River Baptist Church in St. Amant is hosting its first Car and Craft Show on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to raise funds for its youth group camp. WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bank of St. Francisville, which broke ground in December — boosting its Baton Rouge presence — plans to open a 10,000 sqft branch at 9029 Jefferson Hwy by March with 15 employees. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre will perform Rapunzel, A Storybook Ballet at River Center Theatre on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. The production uses local talent and partners with LSU Homecoming Queen Kalayna Walker to support alopecia awareness (which honors local community spirit). 225 Magazine
- ➤ The Baton Rouge Blues Festival will take place Friday, Apr. 17 and Saturday, Apr. 18 downtown around 3rd Street (with live swamp blues, multiple stages and local food and drinks) as the weekend-long celebration returns with fresh performances. WAFB 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU’s coastal environmental science program has a 92% success rate and graduates earn an average salary of $75,995. Director Brian Snyder credits the 4-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio (with roughly 200 students and 50 faculty) for creating a close-knit classroom that readies students for work in environmental research and management. LSU Reveille
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Entergy asked the Public Service Commission to fast-track its billion-dollar energy investments proposal aimed at powering a Meta data center and new gas plants in northeast Louisiana; the PSC will hold a final vote in November if the plan is approved. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Heart Association will host the Capital Area Heart Walk Saturday, April 25 at Rhorer Plaza in downtown Baton Rouge to raise $600,000 for heart disease research and treatments. WBRZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Capital Region restaurants are offering outdoor dining for spring enjoyment. Establishments like Drago’s Seafood at Perkins Rowe and Amigo Al’s in St. Gabriel have patios (featuring TVs, live music and fans) to serve diners as the pleasant weather continues. 225 Magazine
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge is hosting its Parade of Homes featuring 38 new homes on April 18, 19, 25 and 26 from 1-5 p.m. Residents can tour the displays & meet top builders at select stops throughout the area. WAFB 9
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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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Dance With The Dead & Magic Sword
7-11 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — $ — Enjoy an unforgettable night of synthwave sounds as both bands deliver epic performances.
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