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Baton Rouge
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A special pet adoption event is happening today in Baton Rouge, offering locals a chance to meet adoptable pets from area shelters. The event invites residents to connect with furry companions and find new family members. WAFB 9
- ➤ On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Baton Rouge hosted a solemn Tunnel to Towers event at LSU Memorial Tower when a 21-foot, 16,000-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center was unveiled. Local officers, firefighters & museum staff gathered to honor the 2,977 lives lost and mark 25 years since 9/11. The Advocate
- ➤ St. Vincent de Paul will host a blessing, ribbon cutting, and grand opening for its new Holmes Thrift Store and Outreach Center on June 6 along Greenwell Springs Road. The nonprofit’s fifth thrift store and first outreach center will use donated goods + support essential services. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ EBR Superintendent LaMont Cole supports a proposed budget that would raise starting teacher pay by $6,000 and fund school safety upgrades (which include AI-powered metal detectors); a public hearing is set for June 4 at 1050 South Foster Drive, with board vote on June 11 and increases effective July 1. WBRZ
- ➤ Southern University’s beloved emotional support husky, Skye, died Tuesday at age 7. The dog assisted campus police and counselors and will be honored with a memorial later on campus (cremation services were donated by an alumnus). WBRZ
- ➤ After McKinley High ended its graduation ceremony early when several students danced on stage, East Baton Rouge Parish School System Superintendent Lamont Cole plans to form a task force to study the issue — he will hold community discussions to balance tradition with order before next year's graduations. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU announced that Dr. Sibel Bargu Ates will become vice provost and dean of the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School on Monday. She has served on the faculty since 2007 and will lead graduate programs and research projects. LSU Reveille
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. George Fire Department unveiled two new trucks Thursday (each costing $250,000 and built by Skeeter Emergency Vehicles) to rescue people from floods and fight wildfires by pumping 300 gallons per minute. Thirty-three firefighters are now nationally trained and will join joint trainings with St. Tammany Parish. The Advocate
- ➤ The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport will receive nearly $11M in federal grants to replace its terminal and update the baggage system. The funding, part of a larger $523M program for airfield upgrades across 43 states, is expected to boost local travel efficiency. WJBO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A boil water notice was issued in French Settlement on Friday after contractors damaged a tapping saddle during work on a new water main along La. 444, affecting service between King George Road and Plantation Trace Drive (customers on Plantation Trace, Wanda Lee, and Acosta are not impacted). WBRZ
- ➤ Raymond Lanoux (a Gonzales sleep apnea patient) has struggled with unaffordable treatment despite approved coverage, with options that cost $5,600 for an oral appliance or over $60,000 for surgery not fully covered due to weight limits. He has appealed through his company's insurance but remains without a solution. WBRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcycle competition will run for three days in Ascension Parish this weekend (up to 75 riders will receive instruction and compete). WAFB 9
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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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SHAGGED MARRIED ANNOYED with Chris & Rosie Ramsey
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Texas Club — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughter with Chris & Rosie Ramsey's comedic performance.
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Wrestling Camp 9002
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Catholic High School — Registration required — Develop essential wrestling skills through engaging drills and activities.
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Andrew Duhon Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Tickets required — Experience heartfelt storytelling through music with Andrew Duhon in Baton Rouge.
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Difference Maker Summit 2026
9 AM - 2 PM — Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel — Free entry — A day of empowering nonprofit leaders with workshops, networking, and community connection.
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Chris Vincent Headlines at Muddy Waters Blues Festival
8 PM — The Basin Music Hall — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a night of soulful music with Chris Vincent at a vibrant local festival.
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