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Baton Rouge
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ LSU Law launched a free legal clinic to help local entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and small businesses get proper legal guidance for business formation and contract reviews. Upper-level law students will work with about one dozen clients in the fall under licensed faculty—providing hands-on experience while supporting the community. WVLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Douglas Manship started WBRZ in Baton Rouge in 1955, building on his family's long history in local journalism that began with newspapers and early radio. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II before returning to media and earning honors such as induction into LSU's Journalism Hall of Fame and two Peabody Awards for the station. WBRZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Woodside Energy broke ground on Monday on Louisiana’s $17.5B LNG project in Sulphur—Gov. Jeff Landry and other state leaders attended the ceremony as the project, set to be built in phases through 2031, is expected to bring billions in economic impact and create thousands of high-quality jobs. The facility will help stabilize energy supply chains while boosting revenues for local infrastructure and schools. WVLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Baton Rouge-area high school seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists after scoring well on last year's PSAT and will soon complete an application to compete for over 6,900 college scholarships worth about $26 million. They come from public and private schools in the area and represent less than 1% of the nation's top students. The Advocate
- ➤ Public schools celebrated Freedom Week on Constitution Day as the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools hosted events that let state legislators engage students on topics of freedom and civic duty. Abigail Whitam from 2une In visited Great Hearts Harveston Charter School in Baton Rouge — she spoke with executive director Caroline Roemer about the event. WBRZ
- ➤ Civil Air Patrol Cadet 1st Lt. Ethan James earned his private pilot certificate on Sept. 6 after he completed his check ride at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. He advanced through intensive training with the CAP cadet program and now pursues an aviation career as a junior at Louisiana Tech—balancing college studies with AFROTC preparation. The Advocate
- ➤ LSU researchers at LIGO in Livingston celebrated the 10th anniversary of proving Einstein’s theory using a laser tool that detects tiny changes in light—Gabriela González and Joseph Giaimie led a science event on Saturday—marking over 55 years of study in gravitational waves. LSU Reveille
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane forecasters said Tuesday morning that a tropical wave off Africa has a 20% chance to form a storm in the next week, while another low pressure system in the central Atlantic has a 90% chance to become Tropical Storm Gabrielle in the next 48 hours (its name if it forms) and is expected to move at 10 to 15 mph. Local officials said our coast is not expected to see any impacts from either system. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early voting for the Oct. 11 election in the Baton Rouge region starts Sept. 27 and ends Oct. 4 (excluding Sept. 28) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with absentee ballot requests due by Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m. and polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day, while runoff elections if needed will be held on Nov. 15. The Advocate
- ➤ Representative Barbara Freiberg sponsored House Bill 124, which Gov. Landry signed in June to redraw the map for the 19th Judicial Court District in Baton Rouge. The new map splits the district into two sections—one with 72 percent Black voters and the other with 72 percent white voters—and will be used for the October election to fill a vacant seat. WBRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the state's fifth Vibrio death on Sept. 16 and reported 26 cases in 2025—patients were all hospitalized—and warned residents to avoid raw seafood and protect open wounds from coastal waters. WAFB 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Zachary High’s swim team showed strong sportsmanship during the CCSL league opener on Sept. 6 when the girls finished seventh and the boys fifth, with 18 swimmers posting lifetime best times. Coach Julie Peveto said state qualifiers Gabi Morgan and Chloe Wedblad set big goals for improvement—while seniors and a new assistant coach guide the team’s growth. The Advocate
- ➤ LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier visited Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital on Monday to meet patients and families—he signed autographs and shared hope after the Tigers recorded their first SEC win over Florida. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU Olympian Mondo Duplantis won his third world championship in Tokyo on Monday night by breaking his own pole vault record as he cleared 6.30 meters on his final attempt—he earned a prize of 70,000 dollars and a bonus of 100,000 dollars for the win. WBRZ
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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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Unknown Mortal Orchestra Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets available — Experience the unique sound of Unknown Mortal Orchestra live in Baton Rouge.
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Ruthie Foster Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Ruthie Foster, influenced by her gospel roots and vibrant musical journey.
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Bachtoberfest
Evening — EBRPL - Main Library — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a cozy outdoor concert featuring beer, brats, and Bach melodies.
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Fall Fest 2025
9 AM - 2 PM — Baton Roots Community Farm — Free entry — Experience hands-on urban farming and seasonal arts while connecting with the community this fall.
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