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Baton Rouge
Monday, April 27th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge area residents dropped off unwanted medications for safe disposal during the 30th Annual National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. WAFB 9
- ➤ Sunday afternoon in Baton Rouge, the Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge and Unified Jewish Congregation hosted a Yom HaShoah remembrance program where dozens honored 6 million Holocaust victims and shared survivors’ stories — stressing the need to educate against rising antisemitism. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge churches will join the 39th annual 'Sounds of CommUNITY' concert to offer hope and healing through music and prayer (promoting interfaith unity) as local faith groups come together to strengthen community bonds. WAFB 9
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows that a dollar goes farthest in Monroe where $100 is nearly $120 while Baton Rouge and New Orleans have moderate purchasing power. Economists note that lower prices may also reflect reduced demand and lower wages. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BRCC’s North Baton Rouge Industrial Training Initiative marked its 13th year offering free craft trades training and linking 650 graduates with industry partners (40 total). Tuesday, Apr. 21’s open house at the North Acadian campus showcased success stories like electrician Brittany Robinson, whose career turned around through the program. The Advocate
- ➤ Southern University leaders are urging the Legislature to provide $19M in one-time funds to upgrade electrical systems at the Baton Rouge campus after three blackouts since February disrupted classes and campus operations. The funding is expected to address aging infrastructure as well as improve cybersecurity, campus safety, and utility systems. The Advocate
- ➤ LSU President Wade Rousse is outlining plans to reshape the system by boosting corporate partnerships, increasing research spending by 5–6% a year and connecting satellite schools, with new initiative details expected in 60 days. He will teach a macroeconomics course in the fall and aims to elevate LSU to a top 50 research institution. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU President Wade Rousse said on Friday that there is no movement in displaying the Ten Commandments as required by Act 676 because the university is still waiting for donated posters; some students question the plan. LSU Reveille
- ➤ The LSU group InHERSkin is dedicated to teaching girls self-love and dismantling beauty standards through empowerment events and tabling at Free Speech Alley. The organization will begin volunteering at local schools next semester. LSU Reveille
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ LSU Campus Sustainability celebrated Earth Week by hosting events that engaged students in making no-sew tote bags, practicing goat yoga, participating in Spring Greening Day with tree planting, and cleaning a canal. The events took place from Monday to Saturday on campus with donated materials and support from local groups. LSU Reveille
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU gymnastics celebrated a successful season after finishing second at the NCAA Championship (in Fort Worth) with a brunch and silent auction at Crowne Plaza Executive Center on Sunday, where families, fans and donors gathered to support future team efforts. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU baseball lost by a score of 13 to 8 to Mississippi State Sunday, marking its third straight series sweep and ninth consecutive SEC loss with home runs from Cade Arrambide, Steven Milam and Omar Serna Jr. The team returns to Baton Rouge to face Southeastern Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. WBRZ
- ➤ The Southern Jags swept Arkansas Pine-Bluff 16-15 on Sunday and improved to 21-20 overall and 14-6 in SWAC play, riding a 10-game winning streak. They will face UL-Lafayette Tuesday at 6 p.m. and then play Mississippi Valley State next weekend. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU softball beat Mississippi State 5-3 on Sunday in Starkville, Miss. The Tigers hit key home runs to improve to a 33-16 record and will host four regular season games at home. 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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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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~ Henry Ford
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