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Baton Rouge
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Baton Rouge Parish schools overspent their budgets for the second year in a row and will move nearly $4.9 million from the general operating fund to the Child Nutrition Program — a move that will shrink its unassigned fund balance by 5% and lower reserves for emergencies. Superintendent LaMont Cole asked the school board to revise both last year's and the current year's program, and a final vote is scheduled for Thursday. WBRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Chief of Staff Ashley Sias told the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday that the agency is launching night shift jobs to reduce staff burnout from double shifts—over 800 applicants are contending for 53 positions statewide. WBRZ
- ➤ The state legislature awarded $1 million to Feeding Louisiana to help food banks purchase local produce and proteins while supporting Louisiana farmers. The funds, approved Aug. 8 (by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget), will be distributed through five regional food banks. WBRZ
- ➤ State Rep. Dixon McMakin said officials are discussing plans to reconnect Baton Rouge and New Orleans after the Mardi Gras Line opened, marking nearly 56 years since riders had passenger train service. They will track ticket sales to decide if a new station near the Electric Depot on Government Street should be built—complementing Amtrak’s bus service between the cities. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A health conference on aging will be held Sept. 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Raising Cane’s River Center, 275 S. River Road — where seniors, caregivers, and professionals will join expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, wellness screenings, and resource exhibits. The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging will accept inquiries from vendors, sponsors, and presenters — aiming to connect the community and support healthy aging in Baton Rouge. WVLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU freshman football player Tamarcus Cooley helped a woman and her two kids on the interstate after her tire blew out on Thursday. He stopped on his way home from practice and changed the tire without accepting payment—explaining he would want someone to help his mother if the roles were reversed. WBRZ
- ➤ Three LSU players were named to the AP Preseason All-America teams on Monday—quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. landed on the second team while linebacker West Weeks made the first team. Their selection is part of a nationwide list that included picks from many schools like Texas and Penn State. WBRZ
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Casa's for CASA Fiesta
6-9 p.m. — Red Stick Social — Support for children in foster care — Celebrate with Capital Area CASA at their annual fiesta event.
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Reception & Awards: FELT Summer Contemporary
Time to be confirmed — Glassell Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of 31 featured artists in a vibrant summer showcase.
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Last Chance Summer Dance with Vincent Mason
8:30-10 p.m. — Texas Club — Tickets required — Dance the night away with Vincent Mason at this summer send-off celebration.
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Randall King Concert
9:00 – 10:30 p.m. — Texas Club — Ticket prices on sale — Experience live music from Randall King in a popular local venue.
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Frank Foster Live Performance
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Texas Club — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night of live country music in Baton Rouge.
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Lainey Wilson's Whirlwind World Tour
7-9 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy country hits and heartfelt storytelling in Baton Rouge!
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Lainey Wilson Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Tickets starting at $69 — Experience an evening of country music with Lainey Wilson live in Baton Rouge.
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Ivan Neville Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Ivan Neville in an intimate setting.
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