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Baton Rouge
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An explosion rocked an oilfield supply company near Roseland in Tangipahoa Parish on Friday—prompting authorities to establish a one-mile evacuation zone that included a nearby elementary school where buses transported students to Amite while officials sheltered residents at a community center. WBRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A person was taken to the hospital in stable condition with a non-life-threatening arm wound after an alleged shooter in a dark SUV fired at a car at the corner of Greenwell Street and Cedar Pointe Boulevard on Thursday—deputies and EMS are investigating the incident. WBRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Aug 22, 2025, the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society hosted its 18th annual Fête Rouge at L'Auberge Casino and Hotel where 30 top restaurants and 200 wines were showcased—raising funds for local childhood nutrition programs. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved new pay increases for school employees and bus drivers to help fill 47 vacant positions and ease concerns over morning bus delays. Transportation Director Rob Howle said the plan included a $500 recruitment stipend for driver referrals and a raise from $13 to $18 for extra routes. WVLA
- ➤ EBR Schools approved the reallocation of nearly $5 million from its operating fund to the child nutrition program on Thursday to avoid a meal service budget deficit—cutting the school system’s reserves by almost five percent and setting a plan to repay about $2.4 million each year over the next two years. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tonja Myles, a Baton Rouge drug survivor and advocate, spoke at an event on Thursday about fentanyl dangers and the new Halt Fentanyl Act that classifies fentanyl as a Schedule I drug—Senator Bill Cassidy said people struggling with addiction should seek treatment and use the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline for help. WVLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former LSU basketball star Shaq said he planned to invest in the proposed LSU arena project in Baton Rouge & he backed developer Oak View Group. Oak View Group CEO Timothy J. Leiweke was indicted in July for bid-rigging allegations, and LSU was contacted for comment. WVLA
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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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2nd Annual Luncheon & Kitchen Tour
10 AM – 1 PM — Acadian House Design + Renovation — Cost not listed — Enjoy a delightful luncheon and inspiring kitchen tours, all while supporting the Bella Bowman Foundation.
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