Baton Rouge Daily Brief: Istrouma High Lockdown, BTR Parking Changes, 225 Day Plans

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Gun discharges in Istrouma High classroom; no injuries reported

Baton Rouge Police said a gun went off inside a classroom at Istrouma High School on Wednesday morning, prompting an immediate lockdown. Authorities said no students or staff were injured and the firearm was recovered. A student was detained as investigators worked to confirm how the weapon got onto campus and what led to the discharge.

For families, officials emphasized that the situation was contained and that updates would come through the school system and law enforcement as the campus returned to normal operations.

Baton Rouge airport rolls out reserved parking, more EV charging

Travelers flying out of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport now have new options to reserve parking ahead of time, including premium spots closer to the terminal, guaranteed garage reservations, and covered economy reservations. The airport also expanded electric vehicle charging locations in the short-term garage, aiming to reduce the last-minute scramble during peak travel periods like spring break and holiday weekends.

225 Day celebrations and a broader push to spotlight the capital region

Wednesday, Feb. 25 is 225 Day, and several community events are scheduled across the area, including an evening celebration at Red Stick Social and a larger 225 Fest downtown at Galvez Plaza on Saturday. Organizers say the week is designed to showcase local food, art, small businesses, and the region’s identity.

Alongside the festivities, a year-round digital effort tied to regional recruitment and pride continues to highlight the nine-parish capital region, with an emphasis on keeping young professionals invested in Baton Rouge.

Children’s hospital fundraiser returns with vehicle raffle

A long-running local fundraiser benefiting Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is back for another year, with raffle tickets sold to support pediatric care across the region. Organizers said proceeds help fund services through the children’s health network, and the promotion includes an early-bird cash prize ahead of the televised drawing later this spring.

Sources

https://www.wafb.com/2026/02/25/gun-fire-istrouma-high-classroom-no-one-injured/
https://www.wafb.com/2026/02/24/btr-launches-new-parking-options-including-ev-charging-premium-reserved-parking/
https://www.wbrz.com/news/capitol-region-celebrates-225-day-with-week-weekend-of-festivities
https://www.225batonrouge.com/our-city/better-in-btr-campaign
https://www.wafb.com/2026/02/24/driving-future-campaign-returns-kicking-off-16th-year/