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Baton Rouge
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana NAACP State Conference is set to hold its 83rd annual Convention and Leadership Conference in Baton Rouge (Oct 2–4) where community leaders will gather to discuss economic sustainability, criminal justice, and voting rights. Guest speaker Roland Martin will address the Freedom Fund Banquet (Oct 4, 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel with tickets at $150 and tables for 10 at $1,500. WBRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Resident Edward Cooper of St. Helena Parish said that a dead and weak tree on McDaniel Road—standing only 30 feet from the roadway instead of the required 60 feet—poses a risk to residents and school buses, and he fears it could fall and cause a deadly accident. WVLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former officer Donald Steele will be sentenced on Sept. 8 for misdemeanor malfeasance in office amid controversy over his alleged misconduct during a 2021 traffic stop—former police chief Greg Phares said such behavior damages public trust. WBRZ
- ➤ Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard is reviewing the incident after a social media video showed a deputy striking 31-year-old Carlos Jose Leon Hernandez while a K—9 bit his arm during a late-night arrest outside a Denham Springs bar on August 27, and Hernandez is now detained on charges including resisting an officer and battery. WBRZ
- ➤ MADD Louisiana warns drivers to avoid impaired driving during Labor Day weekend as accidents rise from heavy traffic and partying—law enforcement will step up patrols to keep roads safe. WVLA
- ➤ On Friday around 6 p.m., a 26-year-old man with a past arson conviction shot a pedestrian on Barrow Street at the LA 1 intersection in Plaquemine before fleeing in a car—authorities later used license plate reader cameras to locate and arrest him on counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, and the victim, who was airlifted to a Baton Rouge hospital, is now in stable condition while investigators continue to probe the motive. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre is planning its first season performance and auditions for The Nutcracker in the coming weeks—setting up a busy schedule for the company. WAFB 9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials surveyed the Chandeleur Islands on August 22 and spotted the highest number of turtle crawls since the surveys began. The coastal agency and partners will design a $380 million restoration project to add dunes, marsh, and sand reservoirs — a plan meant to help endangered sea turtles and slow island erosion. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU beat Clemson 17—10 in the season opener on the final Saturday in August. The Tigers rallied with a key fourth-quarter strike by tight end Trey'Dez Green after a tied half, and their defense held off late drives. 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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~ Naval Ravikant
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