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Baton Rouge
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A November article in 225 Magazine detailed 20 local nonprofits launched in the past 20 years to help Baton Rouge through programs in education, health, animal rescue, and environmental care. The report features groups like United Cajun Navy, Bridge Center for Hope, and Knock Knock Children’s Museum, which provide disaster aid, mental health support, and interactive learning experiences — strengthening local services throughout the community. 225 Magazine
- ➤ On November 4th, Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community delivered 100 Raise-A-Reader packets to North Oaks Hospital+each packet included a burp pad, a picture book and reading tips for new parents in the nursery, and hospital staff will distribute them accordingly. The group also donated items for the pediatric ward such as Christmas stockings, stuffed animals, toys, coloring books, packs of crayons and socks to bring comfort to patients. The Advocate
- ➤ Residents can expect a light freeze later today while the Holiday Train brought festive spirit to stops in the Capital Region on Dec. 2 and updated car buying advice noted that new models offer longer warranties for the season. Firefighters investigated a Baton Rouge home fire and LSU introduced Lane Kiffin as head coach on Dec. 1—sparking campus enthusiasm and local discussion. WAFB 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Entergy broke ground Monday on two new gas-fired plants that will produce about 1500 megawatts for Meta’s Louisiana AI data center — part of a $5 billion infrastructure project. Meta funds the project over a 15-year contract while critics warn that the plants’ long-term costs may burden other ratepayers. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chris Thomas King revived his father's blues club legacy by launching a weekly Tabby's Blues Box Series at Red Stick Social in Mid City in 2019—he said the program honors Rockin' Tabby Thomas and hopes to bring blues legend Buddy Guy back to perform. WBRZ
- ➤ Holiday festivities are coming to Manship Theatre this weekend during First Free Sunday as the LSU Museum of Art runs arts and crafts projects in the Shaw Center lobby from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; a ticketed musical, Santa's Little Helpers, plays at 2 p.m. with Santa's Block Party and a kids holiday art exhibit beginning at 3 p.m. in the Shaw Center plaza. WBRZ
- ➤ The Lincoln Theatre in South Baton Rouge is set to reopen soon after $3 million in renovations restored key features like its ticket booth and seats—now including a new stage and the Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame on the second floor. The board is raising funds for additional updates and plans a soft opening before Christmas—reviving a once vibrant community landmark. WVLA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana shrimpers struggle as rising fuel costs and a surge in cheap shrimp imports from abroad cut their earnings—Acy Cooper of the Louisiana Shrimp Association urged for import caps and better testing to protect food safety. The industry, which supports 15,000 jobs and contributes $1.3 billion annually, now faces added threats from industrial development that diminishes vital shrimp habitats. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ EBR Schools and Good Fellows partnered on Tuesday at Belfair Baptist Church on Florida Boulevard to distribute 300 gift bags with winter coats, toys, and hygiene items to students in need—elementary school counselors from across the district helped coordinate the effort. WBRZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana's biggest marsh building project will be unveiled Tuesday in St. Bernard Parish along the south shore of Lake Borgne near Campo's and Hopedale Marinas. The project used 15 million cubic yards of dredged material to restore over 3,180 acres at a cost of $115 million funded by BP oil spill fines—and it plays a key role in the state's coastal restoration plan. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ole Miss assistant Dane Stevens is reportedly set to join Lane Kiffin at LSU as the quarterback coach after working with Kiffin from 2022 to 2023—LSU has not finalized its full coaching staff and coach Kiffin said offensive coordinator Charlie Weis will remain at Ole Miss for the playoffs. This move adds to the staffing shifts as LSU prepares its offensive strategy for the season. WAFB 9
- ➤ LSU men's basketball player Jalen Reed will miss the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles on Friday during the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville—he underwent successful surgery Tuesday in Baton Rouge and coach Matt McMahon said he will support Reed through recovery. 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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