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Baton Rouge
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Red Stick Cares will offer eight sessions of summer camp this year for teens 13 and older + each session will feature engaging activities to keep participants active and learning. WAFB 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU will host commencement ceremonies for graduating seniors from May 14 to May 16, with most events on May 15 at campus venues like the Student Union Theater and Maddox Fieldhouse (an honors ceremony will be held on May 14). LSU Reveille
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Baton Rouge sees warm, dry weather with temperatures in the low 80s. A cold front will move in Wednesday evening, bringing a threat of strong storms and heavy rains through the end of the week. WAFB 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BREC has narrowed its search for a new superintendent to three candidates + Brooks Williams, Chris Maitre and Daniel Betts will tour facilities and engage in interviews in Baton Rouge during the week of May 4 as local leaders assess the candidates' fit. WBRZ
- ➤ Groom Road in Baker will be closed for two weeks from May 6 to May 20 as the city improves drainage; drivers will be rerouted via Paola Street, Molino Drive, East Myrtle Avenue plus East Myrtle Street to Plank Road, with local access maintained for key spots. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Walmart is recalling two types of Great Value frozen pizzas after USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced they may be contaminated with salmonella; consumers in Baton Rouge should return or discard the offending products. No illnesses have been reported. WAFB 9
- ➤ Residents in Baton Rouge are urged to prepare now for hurricane season during Hurricane Preparedness Week. Experts advise stocking food, water, batteries, phone chargers, a weather radio, and cash to last several days if a storm threatens. WAFB 9
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a health alert for several items sold in Baton Rouge that may be contaminated with Salmonella, including Mama Cozzi's Biscuit Crust Sausage and more — and consumers should return or discard these products as the recall expands. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU basketball rehired Vernon Hamilton as an assistant coach for the Tigers' upcoming season in Baton Rouge, joining Head Coach Will Wade's staff. He previously worked with Wade at LSU and at McNeese State, plus served at NC State before returning. 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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OAL Annual Convention - Baton Rouge
All day — Crowne Plaza Executive Center — Registration required — Engage in valuable discussions and networking during this annual convention for the Optometry Association of Louisiana.
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