Inmate Search, Free Tax Help and LSU Baseball Lead Baton Rouge Headlines
Baton Rouge, LA – March 21, 2026 – Authorities search for an escaped inmate, free tax help expands, and LSU baseball stays hot at home.
Baton Rouge is heading into the weekend with a mix of public safety alerts, community services and college sports momentum.
Search Underway for Escaped Inmate
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a prison inmate who left a supervised job site and did not return. Deputies say the inmate walked away while assigned to a work detail in the parish.
Authorities have shared identifying information and are asking residents to stay alert but not approach the individual. Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement. Increased patrols have been reported in areas near the job site as the search continues.
Free Tax Help Available Across the Parish
With tax season in full swing, free tax preparation assistance is being offered to qualifying residents in Baton Rouge and surrounding communities. The service is aimed at low-to-moderate income households, seniors and first-time filers who may need extra guidance.
Organizers say appointments are filling quickly as the April filing deadline approaches. In addition to basic returns, volunteers are helping residents check eligibility for credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, which can significantly boost refunds for working families.
LSU Baseball Edges Kent State at Home
On the sports front, No. 2 LSU baseball added another win at Alex Box Stadium, holding off Kent State in a 10-7 matchup. The Tigers built an early lead and withstood a late rally attempt to secure the victory.
The win keeps LSU’s strong start to the season intact and continues a stretch of high-scoring performances at home. Fans turned out in solid numbers as the team prepares for the heart of conference play.
From public safety concerns to practical tax help and another big night for LSU athletics, it has been a busy few days across Baton Rouge.
