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Baton Rouge
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the 2025 Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway—an event that has grown from offering fewer than 100 bikes a decade ago to 600 bikes statewide, with Chief Operating Officer Joe Gipson saying it will give more people a chance to ride. WBRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chefs at Bergeron City Market in Baton Rouge have prepared over 500 Thanksgiving meal orders, including 3,000 pounds of turkey — most orders coming from office parties and family dinners. WBRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 225 magazine marks its 20th anniversary by shining a spotlight on Baton Rouge and reflecting on local stories and cover evolution since November 2005 — the issue highlights the region's vibrant past and previews new projects for the future. 225 Magazine
- ➤ Artist Malaika Favorite uses her Baton Rouge studio to display art that speaks on personal meaning and local issues; since returning in 2016 her work—shown at venues like Baton Rouge Gallery and West Baton Rouge Museum—explores environmental themes linked to her family legacy. 225 Magazine
- ➤ Michael Harris, a local artist who has painted Louisiana landscapes for 30 years, began sketching on napkins and paper towels as a child—he now creates abstract works with faceless characters that let viewers see themselves in his art. 225 Magazine
- ➤ Baton Rouge holiday light displays return every Thursday through Sunday until December 30, showing from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.—this seasonal attraction offers a festive experience for visitors. WAFB 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Southern University Board of Supervisors will select an interim president for the university system at a meeting at 9 a.m. Nov. 28 in New Orleans and will start a search for a new president in January. Dennis Shields has led the campus since early 2022 and formerly served as president of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for 12 years. The Advocate
- ➤ LSU student body president Lavar Henderson vetoed a student senate resolution meant to protect campus organizations because he said its politically charged language exceeded the student government’s authority and risked federal funding—jeopardizing student aid. Senate leaders are scheduling a quorum meeting to consider overriding his veto and review the Compact for Academic Excellence guidelines. LSU Reveille
- ➤ LSU student government passed legislation last week to create a free online AI fundamentals course that will teach all students basic AI skills and its ethical rules—junior members aim to work with LSU Online and the Department of Computer Science to secure funding and set policies. The proposal responds to concerns that many students use AI as a shortcut in their assignments without understanding its full impact. The Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi River spillways have long protected Louisiana from flooding but rising river flows and record openings now raise concerns that the century-old system may soon be overwhelmed—especially with debate over the Bonnet Carre and Morganza Spillways. Local officials and coastal business owners are pressing for national solutions to protect fisheries, tourism, and property from future damage. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Baton Rouge Fire Department said that 80% of holiday house fires are caused by unattended cooking, and firefighters urge residents to stay in the kitchen when using stoves or ovens. The department also warned that frying turkeys is risky and advised keeping fryers at least 10 feet from homes—restating that caution is key. WBRZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Red Stick Spice Company offers hands-on cooking classes that help local residents learn basic kitchen skills and build confidence—showing food can bring people together. Local resident Damien Danzie has taken three classes so far and Chef Matthew Stansbury teaches key knife techniques—helping new cooks master their skills. LSU Reveille
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern University announced that NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk will be the new head football coach — his first role as head coach after a year as Colorado’s running back coach. The official announcement will come on December 1 as the team gears up for its final regular season game at the Bayou Classic. WAFB 9
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
7-8 p.m. — LSU Student Union Theater — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Gala
6-11 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 75 years of legacy and leadership with a night of dining, music, and special programming.
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Louisiana Cultural Music & Arts Festival
All day — Cary Saurage Community Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate Louisiana's vibrant culture through music, arts, and food at this family-friendly festival.
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Parent Meeting for ADHD
5-6:30 p.m. — Professional Development Center — Free entry — Experience an impactful ADHD simulation designed to help parents understand their children's challenges in everyday life.
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Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Somewhere Neighborhood Bar — Tickets required — Embrace the holiday spirit at the most delightfully tacky pub crawl in Baton Rouge.
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The Nutcracker - A Tale From The Bayou
6-9 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting story of 'The Nutcracker' like never before as it unfolds in the bayou setting.
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The Nutcracker - A Tale From The Bayou
2:00 – 2:01 PM — Raising Cane's River Center — Prices set by resellers — Experience a unique blend of holiday magic and Southern charm in this captivating performance.
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
7-9:30 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical blend of circus artistry and holiday cheer for the season.
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Skating On the River
11:59 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — Raising Cane's River Center Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with Baton Rouge's favorite winter tradition of skating on the river.
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Parish County Line Concert
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Texas Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt country music of Parish County Line in an intimate setting.
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