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Baton Rouge
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Baton Rouge native will host a brunch for motherless daughters ahead of Mother's Day to offer support for women coping with loss + provide a welcoming community space; organizers plan to share more details soon. WAFB 9
- ➤ Hundreds sampled over 200 beers at the 21st annual Ron Zappe International Beer Fest on Saturday, May 2 at the (LSU Rural Life Museum) to support building maintenance and restoration as local beer lovers enjoyed varied brews and festival food. WBRZ
- ➤ Hundreds gathered Sunday at Crazy Dave's Daiquiris in Livingston to raise money for funeral expenses and future needs for Parker, daughter of Elizabeth Woodruff, who died in a car crash last week. The fundraiser featured a pool tournament + silent auction and jambalaya plates to support the grieving family. WBRZ
- ➤ A candlelight vigil is planned today for crossing guard Katy Wells, who died after being struck by a truck at Gray's Creek Elementary (gatherings begin at 7:30 p.m. with the vigil at 8 p.m. at Seventh Ward Elementary). WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Fish Fry Products CEO Joe Tuza plans to grow the Baton Rouge brand nationally while preserving its local roots. The company, known for its fish fry mix in 90% of grocery stores, is adding sales and R&D roles to boost innovation (with items like Cajun Reserve boil) for expansion. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Voters will decide on May 16 whether to pass Constitutional Amendment 3, which aims to raise teacher salaries by $2,250 by dissolving three trust funds (Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund, Support Fund, and Education Excellence Fund) to pay off retirement debt. Some educators oppose the measure. WBRZ
- ➤ Louisiana Art and Science Museum hosted Astronomy Day for kids today during First Free Sunday. The event offered unlimited planetarium experiences and interactive activities provided by a NASA solar system ambassador and Baton Rouge Astronomical Society, with hands-on sessions from Glasgow Middle School Myth Makers. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofits and voter rights groups are canvassing neighborhoods and hosting a voter festival to clear up confusion ahead of the May 16 election — residents should know that only U.S. House races have been postponed after Gov. Jeff Landry’s decision. Check your voter registration online before heading to the polls. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An LSU expert discusses mental health challenges among student-athletes and outlines available local support services in Baton Rouge, urging educators and coaches to promote these resources (details provided by LSU athletics). WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former LSU player Naz Reid won the Bob Pettit Award at the Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches banquet at the Baton Rouge Marriott. The Minnesota Timberwolves star received the honor for the third time in four years, marking his continued success on the court. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU overcame a 25-0 setback in game two to rally for a 7-2 win after less than two hours, with Alix Franklin hitting her second home run and CeCe Cellura pitching seven innings. LSU finished the season at 37-16 and will head to Louisville on Wednesday for the SEC Tournament. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU baseball completed its first SEC sweep by shutting out South Carolina 7-0 on Sunday afternoon after a winning doubleheader on Saturday. The Tigers will play Tulane on Tuesday (6:30 p.m.) at home. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU women's tennis beat Rice 4-1 in the NCAA Regional Championship on May 3 — advancing to the Sweet 16 for the second year in a row. The team will face No. 7 seeded Virginia on May 9 at noon. 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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