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Baton Rouge
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Baton Rouge groups Keep Tiger Town Beautiful & The Grove Recovery Center joined forces to collect trash and help the homeless, turning a cleanup into a local movement. They plan to expand their efforts to provide more support to the community. WAFB 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officials responded to a shooting call on North 44th Street on Saturday night and encountered a barricaded subject—by 9:25 p.m. officers reported they were still on scene with no injuries and BRPD units confirmed they did not locate the suspect. WBRZ
- ➤ Iberville deputies arrested Donald Ray Vondo Jr.—accused of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon—in connection with a Friday evening drive-by shooting on Barrow Street in Plaquemine that injured a man who was later airlifted to a hospital. WBRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Livingston Parish Library is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month this September with the theme 'One Card, Endless Possibilities' and lets visitors spin the LPL Prize Wheel when they sign up, renew, or snap a photo with the giant library card—providing access to free workshops and online resources—and multiple branches will hold book club meetings to discuss new titles throughout the month. WVLA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ LSU’s LA-SEER program marked Hurricane Katrina’s 20th anniversary on Friday, Aug 29 by hosting panels and guest speakers at the Energy, Coast, and Environment Building in Baton Rouge — elementary students and college poster projects showcased the storm’s lasting impact and the need for better disaster planning. LSU Reveille
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern quarterback Jalen Woods, making his first start of the season, left Saturday's game against Mississippi Valley State after taking a hit to his head in the second quarter—he gave a thumbs up before being taken away in an ambulance. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU took a 17-10 lead over Clemson in the fourth quarter of their season-opening game on Saturday — quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw a key pass to tight end Trey'Dez Green with 12:18 left. The game was shown on WBRZ and its final result is still unknown. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU began its football season against Clemson but fell behind when Bauer Sharp fumbled in their own territory—Clemson gained good field position after PJ Woodland’s sack and kicked a 42 yard field goal for a 3 to 0 lead. 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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