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Baton Rouge
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Severe weather flooded the ground floor of Tiger Stadium at LSU and covered roadways around campus—over 2,000 in East Baton Rouge lost power—even as LSU Athletics Operations said the situation was under control. LSU Reveille
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Southern University and A&M College removed the Beta Sigma Chapter plot from campus after 20-year-old Caleb Wilson died in an alleged hazing incident on August 28—police said he was punched four times with boxing gloves and three former fraternity members were arrested. WVLA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Two South Korean companies will invest $59.4 million in a new consolidated manufacturing facility in West Baton Rouge Parish—selected for its site in Brusly—to create 275 direct jobs and 418 indirect jobs by renovating the former Trinity Marine Products building, with operations set to begin in spring. WVLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU announced its class of 2029 is the largest ever admitted after enrolling 8,153 first-time freshmen this fall—marking a 3.8% increase from last year that includes more Louisiana residents, a higher overall GPA, and 458 valedictorians. LSU Reveille
- ➤ Sen. Regina Barrow is hosting a free school supply giveaway for teachers, bus drivers and other educators at Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge—an event that will offer music, food and prizes. The giveaway will start at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31 to help educators get ready for the new school year. WVLA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Cancer Alley gathered on Wednesday at Shekinah Glory Christian Fellowship Church in St. James to protest the EPA plan to ease rules on petrochemical companies, which many say increase cancer and breathing risks from over 200 plants. Local activist Robert Taylor and former Vice President Al Gore urged stronger protections—experts warn that relaxed regulations put residents' health in jeopardy. WVLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina brought thousands of evacuees to Baton Rouge—rapidly increasing the population and prompting the creation of a full-time SWAT team and a national mega-site disaster plan. LSU professor Tim Slack said the storm also changed local traffic and store activity as East Baton Rouge Parish became the most populous in the state. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled 26,460 packages of AquaStar cocktail shrimp sold at Walmart from July 31 to August 16 due to potential cesium-137 contamination—Louisiana consumers are advised to return the shrimp for a refund or discard it to avoid the risk of exposure. WVLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is set to break records in his upcoming game as his performance may mark a historic milestone for the team—local fans in Baton Rouge watch with anticipation. WAFB 9
- ➤ LSU football will wear a commemorative helmet sticker featuring a Peggy Martin rose to honor the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina today against Clemson, as the team announced on social media. The sticker symbolizes hope and resilience and will be placed on the back left side of the helmet (game begins at 6:30 p.m.). WBRZ
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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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Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy Workshop
09:00 AM-06:00 PM — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — Check Official Website — Enhance your home health care skills and explore OASIS accuracy and emergency preparedness strategies.
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Farm Fête
6-9 p.m. — Red Stick Farmers Market — Fundraiser — An evening of local flavors with farmers and chefs supporting community outreach.
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Brew at the Zoo
Evening event — BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo — Fundraising for the zoo — Enjoy a variety of beers in a unique atmosphere while supporting local wildlife.
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The Buddy Ride
11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. — 15001 River Rd, Baton Rouge — Donations welcome — Participate in the 7th Annual Buddy Ride to support Keep Tiger Town Beautiful and help clean up Baton Rouge.
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