Daily
Baton Rouge
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Geaux Seven Chapter of Blue Star Moms of America cleaned up a veteran memorial in Central on April 19 as part of Love the Boot Week, planting flowers and displaying American flags to honor service men and women. They will host another cleanup event on May 16. WBRZ
- ➤ The LSU Red Cross Club and community volunteers installed free smoke alarms for Baton Rouge residents on Saturday, Apr. 18 as part of their Sound the Alarm campaign. They also helped families create fire escape plans as part of the Red Cross's year-round effort to prevent home fires. WBRZ
- ➤ A duck was hit by a car in the Arbor Walk subdivision, and residents are urging Community Management to install speed bumps to help slow traffic and protect kids, pets, and pedestrians. The public works director explained that liability concerns make speed bumps on public roads difficult to install + alternatives are being considered. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educators often use sick days or take a pay cut when welcoming a new child; Senate Bill 157 proposes six weeks of fully paid parental leave for teachers and will return to the Senate floor today — drawing mixed responses from school boards and staff. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After their son died from a mislabeled fentanyl overdose and his wife later took her own life, a Baton Rouge family now raises his child and warns locals about drug dangers (a documentary crew plans to share their story soon in southeast Louisiana). WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU baseball has not won an SEC game in over two weeks as the Tigers were swept at home by a top 10 Texas A and M team. They failed to lead in three games and now hold a 6-12 record ahead of next weekend's series at Mississippi State in Starkville. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU softball moved to .500 in SEC play after sweeping Ole Miss 8-5 (their first series sweep this season) with key plays from Tori Edwards. The Tigers will face Mississippi State in Starkville next weekend (after a game where four Rebel home runs tested their defense). WBRZ
- ➤ LSU gymnastics families have shared heartfelt stories of sacrifice and support behind their athletes (including long travels and tight schedules) to build a resilient program. Their dedication has helped create a competitive team that values hard work and strong character. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU baseball was swept by a top 10 Texas A&M team in a three-game SEC series that ended 5-2, leaving the Tigers winless for over two weeks. The team will face Mississippi State next weekend in Starkville (their next SEC series). WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge runners participated in the Tiger 10K race on Sunday (held in Death Valley). The event gave local athletes a chance to challenge themselves beyond their usual training grounds. 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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~ Benjamin Franklin
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