Daily
Baton Rouge
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A historic church celebrated its 160th anniversary on Founder's Day with community events centered on its rich heritage - including tours and talks that engaged parishioners and visitors. The event held Monday, May 18 honored its legacy. WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana personal injury lawyer Morris Bart rolled out his signature hot sauce at Rouses Markets after a successful promotional giveaway; Baton Rouge stores sold out quickly. Bart will donate proceeds to charity (Second Harvest Food Bank) and plans to expand production if demand continues. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wesley United Methodist Church is celebrating its 160-year legacy with a Founders' Day service on May 24 at 10 a.m. at 544 Government Street — guest speaker Rev. Dr. Robert from the Louisiana Conference will address the service. WBRZ
- ➤ CYT Baton Rouge is set to present 'The Little Mermaid' at LSU Shaver Theater in the Music and Dramatic Arts Building from Thursday to Sunday. Showings include 7 p.m. performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m., and a Sunday final at 3 p.m. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal earned his second master's degree in liberal arts from LSU and delivered the commencement speech at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Saturday + he joins previous academic achievements including an MBA from the University of Phoenix. WJBO
- ➤ LSU president Wade Rousse addressed the Baton Rouge Press Club about his first 180 days, noting stalled arena plans after a bid-rigging case & plans to restructure the university while filling key leadership roles to boost research and athletics amid NIL challenges. The Advocate
- ➤ Ascension Christian High School celebrated graduation on May 16 at Household of Faith Church with co-valedictorians Addison Rome and Madelyn Walter and salutatorian Evan Ard, who will attend Louisiana Tech, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Southeastern Louisiana University, respectively, with plans in chemical engineering, biology/pre-med and computer science. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Owners of Nottoway Plantation have sued Iberville Parish Council, Parish President Chris Daigle, the city of Plaquemine and Safe Home Monitoring over alleged gross negligence + insufficient water pressure that led to last year's destructive fire at the historic building. WJBO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge motorcyclists are urged to ride defensively this summer after nearly 100 riders died in 2023 and a recent crash sent one rider to the hospital; Harley-Davidson expert Beaux Brasseaux advises checking mirrors+slowing down to improve road awareness. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU Softball beat Virginia Tech, South Alabama, and Akron to win the Baton Rouge Regional and now prepares to face top-seeded Alabama in the Super Regionals (Southeastern Louisiana was eliminated in the Tuscaloosa Regional). WJBO
- ➤ LSU Baseball lost to Florida 15-11 in a season finale (29-27 overall and 9-21 in conference play) and will begin SEC Tournament play tomorrow night in Hoover against Oklahoma. WJBO
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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