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Baton Rouge
Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents gathered at the Agape Center of Hope and Encounter Church on November 27 to share food and support—ensuring that no one felt alone on Thanksgiving. WBRZ
- ➤ Volunteers served Thanksgiving dinner with cheer at St. Vincent de Paul yesterday in Baton Rouge—some helpers from Arkansas aided in passing out plates and organizing a new outdoor dining area for meals. The Advocate
- ➤ St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge hosted Thanksgiving lunch yesterday by preparing 2,000 meals for the community—WAFB's Matt Venezia broadcast live from the kitchen with the group's President and CEO. WAFB 9
- ➤ John Francis, a 15-year-old born with Amniotic Band Syndrome, received a bionic arm through a local fundraising effort- with donations from neighbors, doctors, and church groups. He said the new arm makes it easier for him to play video games and ride his bike. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge resident Wanda Jackson, who lost her son to gun violence on Thanksgiving 2021, distributed 34 Thanksgiving care packages to grieving mothers last Thanksgiving—she plans to expand her program next year if more volunteers join. WBRZ
- ➤ Baton Rouge nonprofit Red Shoes runs a community refrigerator at 2303 Government St.—the fridge sees about 200 daily visitors as volunteers and donors work to keep it stocked amid rising food prices and government shutdown challenges. It provides free, ready-to-eat food to local residents in need. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After more than a decade of work, the Lincoln Theater is set to reopen next month as the Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame Museum and Cultural Center. The renovated venue, which once hosted performances by legends including James Brown — Ella Fitzgerald, will have its soft opening in mid- to late December and continue to serve as a performance space and cultural hub. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After finishing with a 9-3 record, the Southeastern Lions are FCS playoff bound for their first postseason run since 2022 — they will host No. 17 Illinois State on Saturday at noon at Strawberry Stadium with the game streamed on ESPN+ — and Southland teams No. 7 Stephen F. Austin and Lamar will also play in the playoffs. WBRZ
- ➤ Central Wildcats advanced to the quarterfinal round for the third straight year after scoring 98 points in two postseason games. Junior quarterback Max Gassiot took over the starting role and excelled last Friday—passing for over 300 yards, running for 100 yards, and throwing five touchdowns. WAFB 9
- ➤ Southern Jaguars and Grambling State Tigers will face each other on Saturday at the Superdome in the 52nd annual Bayou Classic, a game that offers bragging rights without a playoff spot. Southern, coming off a tough season and set to announce its next head coach on Monday—Grambling, favored at -13.5, hopes to build on its strong record, will try to shift momentum this weekend. WBRZ
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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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