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Baton Rouge
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office held its annual Crime Victims' Picnic on Saturday at Howell Park to honor survivors, including those from the 2008 Doyle's Bayou Park incident, and partnered with the Walls project for Earth Day gardening activities. The event aimed to bring healing to the community. WBRZ
- ➤ The 18th annual Dancing for Big Buddy fundraiser kicked off Saturday at PMAC with WBRZ representatives including host John Pastorek, co-emcee Sylvia Weatherspoon, and anchor April Davis dancing to support local youth mentorship — voting remains open at $20 per vote. WBRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Residents in southwestern St. Helena Parish returned home on Saturday after a pipeline blowout caused an evacuation along Nesom Road between Pine Grove and Watson — the blast was felt up to 15 miles away and no injuries were reported. WBRZ
- ➤ A dog died in a late-night house fire Friday — displacing two residents in Baton Rouge. WAFB 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Baton Rouge Symphony will perform during a planetarium show at the La. Art and Science Museum, offering locals a rare blend of music & astronomy. The event is upcoming. WAFB 9
- ➤ LSU’s Military Museum earned a national award from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for its World War II exhibit 'Tigers in the Pacific' on April 23 (in Baton Rouge). The exhibit highlights LSU students’ service with artifacts donated by families, marking the first national honor for a university museum. LSU Reveille
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the LSU National Marrow Donation Program organized a blood drive with a local ESPN station to find a match for 11-year-old Cate Hargett with a rare blood disorder. Over 500 community members registered and organizers encouraged LSU students to join future donation drives. LSU Reveille
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was picked in the NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round on Saturday, Apr. 25. He joined teammate Mansoor Delane after injuries dropped his draft stock (an oblique and spine cyst) despite earning a top award at the Senior Bowl. WBRZ
- ➤ Dunham quarterback Elijah Haven, the top-ranked player in the 2027 class by 247Sports, committed to Alabama on Saturday and chose the Crimson Tide over Georgia after building a strong relationship with their coaches. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU women's basketball completed its coaching staff on Saturday by hiring former WNBA player Murriel Page for the 2026-2027 season; coach Kim Mulkey said Page brings extensive international and collegiate experience that will strengthen the program. WBRZ
- ➤ Southern baseball closed its series with a game two win 10-8 on Saturday and will look to complete a sweep today at 1 p.m. Meanwhile, Jaguar softball swept Prairie View A&M in two close games (4-3 and 5-4) and will prepare for the SWAC tournament in Gulfport on May 4. WBRZ
- ➤ The Southern Jaguars softball team finished the regular season undefeated at home — they are set to enter the postseason with strong momentum as they aim for a historic playoff run. WAFB 9
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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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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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Gonzales Jambalaya Festival
May 21-24 — Lamar Dixon Expo Center — Cost varies — Experience four days of wood-fired Louisiana heritage featuring delicious jambalaya and lively festivities.
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Post Malone & Jelly Roll Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tiger Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience genre-bending performances from Post Malone and Jelly Roll in an electrifying show.
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