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Baton Rouge
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the American Red Cross held a summit in Baton Rouge to train volunteers for hurricane response and plan for the activation of 20 shelters statewide. The group reviewed strategies (including online training modules) and urged local organizations to help fill volunteer roles. WBRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of beer lovers sampled over 200 brews at the 21st annual Ron Zappe International Beer Fest (held Saturday, May 2) at the LSU Rural Life Museum, with all proceeds going to building maintenance and restoration. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local veterans group is launching outdoor activities to help veterans who often struggle to share their experiences and access mental health support. The initiative addresses a pressing need by providing safe spaces plus resources for recovery. WAFB 9
- ➤ March of Dimes hosted its March for Babies event at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center on Saturday, May 2 to raise funds and awareness for healthier moms and babies in the region (emceed by WBRZ’s Abigail Whitam), as organizers stressed the need for improved policies and research. WBRZ
- ➤ Former patients from the NICU at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital reunited with their care teams at a Candyland-themed celebration Saturday, May 2 at the Newton & Betsy Thomas Family Center for Newborn & Infant Intensive Care, where families and hospital staff enjoyed games and activities. WBRZ
- ➤ The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is reminding veterans and their loved ones to use mental health resources during Mental Health Awareness Month. Officials said the outreach aims to secure needed support for those who served. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU baseball ended its SEC losing streak with a 6–1 win over South Carolina on Saturday, May 2. Pitchers William Schmidt and Grant Fontenot combined for strong outings as the Tigers prepared to face the Gamecocks again at 6:30 p.m. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU wrapped its season at the LSU Invitational on Bernie Moore Track Stadium when Shawnti Jackson ran the 100m in 10.93 seconds—earning her the No. 3 ranking nationally for 2026. This debut run marks her fastest time as a Tiger. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU baseball Tigers completed a doubleheader sweep over South Carolina 7-3 as freshmen drove key hits & pitchers delivered standout outings, moving the team to 8-15 in SEC play. They will play today at 2:00 p.m. to try and clinch their first SEC series sweep. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU softball broke a program record by scoring 25 runs in four innings against Auburn to clinch a crucial SEC series win in Baton Rouge today. Eight hitters added multiple base hits as the Tigers gear up for the doubleheader’s second game at 4:00 p.m. WBRZ
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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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