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Baton Rouge
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Murray Lirette (102) was honored on Saturday in Baton Rouge when the Honorary Consul for Belgium awarded him a knighthood for his World War II service. He is one of the last survivors of the Bloody Hundredth crew shot down over Belgium. WBRZ
- ➤ St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge opened its first upscale resale thrift store, Rosalie's Boutique (at 5555 Government St.) yesterday morning. The boutique offers vintage apparel, home décor, and unique finds while supporting community services. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences graduated LSU Saturday morning — with former basketball star Shaquille O’Neal earning a master’s in liberal arts — and the College of Science and Engineering held their ceremonies later that day. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU graduated its largest class ever on May 15, 2026, awarding more than 5,700 degrees (including over 4,200 bachelor's and 1,069 master’s) across two days at Maddox Fieldhouse and other campus venues in Baton Rouge. University officials noted substantial increases for every demographic compared to last spring. The Advocate
- ➤ Hammond — Southeastern students graduating from the College of Business and Nursing and Health Sciences were encouraged by guest speaker Hayley Arceneaux, a former St. Jude patient who flew with Inspiration4, at their graduation ceremony Saturday. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge voters on Saturday moved U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow into a Senate runoff by awarding her 45% of the vote amid a contest where John Fleming and Bill Cassidy received 28% and 25% respectively — Cassidy congratulated his opponents after the vote. WBRZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The WJBO Lawn & Garden Show from Clegg's Nursery will air Saturday mornings from 8 to 9 a.m. and cover local lawn care, seasonal gardening, and Mother’s Day gift ideas while inviting listeners to call in for tips. WJBO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU baseball ended its SEC season with a 9-21 record after being swept by No. 9 Florida and now shifts focus to the SEC Tournament — seeded 14th for a single-elimination game on Tuesday in Hoover. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU softball defeated Virginia Tech 8 to 0 in Baton Rouge on a three hit, two RBI day by Maci Bergeron and edged one win away from advancing to Super Regionals — they faced the winner of the game between South Alabama and Akron on May 16 at 1 p.m. WBRZ
- ➤ The Southern Jaguars swept Alabama A&M 15-13 to finish the season with a 15-game win streak — they will face No. 7 Jackson State in the SWAC tournament on May 20 at 3:00 p.m. WBRZ
- ➤ At the LHSAA Baseball State Finals in Sulphur, U-High lost 15 to 12 after a last-minute rally fell short, and Dutchtown was shut out 4 to 0 by Sam Houston as both schools lost their championship series. WBRZ
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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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Capital City Blues Extravaganza featuring Tucka
7:30-9 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket information TBA — An unforgettable night of blues and soul awaits in Baton Rouge.
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Balmora Concert Featuring Contention, Holder, and Azshara
3 AM – 8 PM — Mid City Ballroom — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting lineup with Balmora and special guests in Baton Rouge.
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Cereal Box Collage Art Workshop
2-4 p.m. — West Baton Rouge Parish Library Main Branch — Free entry — Create colorful collages with pop artist Michael Albert in this fun hands-on workshop for kids and families.
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