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Baton Rouge
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ LSU Red Cross Club and community volunteers went door to door on Saturday in Baton Rouge to install free smoke alarms and help residents develop fire escape plans as part of their Sound the Alarm campaign — an ongoing effort to reduce fire risks. WBRZ
- ➤ Family, friends, and community members rode in a bike ride on Friday in Baton Rouge to honor Caleb Eisworth and Devonte Coleman; riders wore shirts (One Hand Tay) as Councilwoman Tawahan P Harris attended the tribute event. WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Baton Rouge native is relaunching his media and toy company and releasing his first book — his mission is to make people feel like they matter. WAFB 9
- ➤ A local event is planned to offer advice to female entrepreneurs on growing businesses and building wealth in Baton Rouge; details on timing and location are expected soon. WAFB 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday for its new 140,000-sqft, $148 million science building housing 18 teaching labs, 16 research labs, and a 250-seat auditorium. Leaders say the facility offers hands-on interdisciplinary learning to boost local STEM workforce opportunities. LSU Reveille
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU softball beat Ole Miss 7+6 in a tense game on Saturday at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge; the teams will play the final matchup today at 1 p.m. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU softball beat Ole Miss 6-4 at Tiger Park Friday night after an inside the park grand slam by Tori Edwards led the Tigers to their first win over the Rebels since 2024. The team played game two on Saturday at 5 p.m. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU Softball beat Ole Miss 6-4 in the opening game of their weekend series as Tori Edwards hit an in-the-park grand slam, giving the Tigers a lead. The series continues with a second game held Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and another scheduled for today. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU gymnastics is in second place at the National Championship meet Saturday afternoon after strong floor exercise and vault routines. Sophomore Kailin Chio scored a perfect 10 on vault & helped the Tigers post a 49.5125 team score as they trail Oklahoma. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU's baseball game against Texas A&M on Saturday was rescheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. after inclement weather disrupted plans — the Tigers confirmed the change in a post. WBRZ
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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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Vincent Herring's Something Else Jazz Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Starting at $56 — Experience the high-energy soul jazz sounds from acclaimed alto saxophonist Vincent Herring and his supergroup, Something Else!
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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