Good morning, Baton Rouge.

The Better Business Bureau warns that scammers may target local taxpayers as the 2026 tax season approaches.

Officials urge residents to verify communications to safeguard their finances.

DOTD will open a new diverging diamond interchange at Pecue Lane and I-10 today to ease congestion for commuters facing long delays near Perkins and Highland Road.

Local driver Chris Dupre said the design builds on successful roundabout use in the area (DOTD posted on Jan. 11) and remains optimistic.

Christine O'Brien, CEO of UnitedHealthcare for Louisiana and Mississippi, aims to lower health care costs by offering flexible commercial plans and an app based option (guiding members to higher value providers) as rising premiums challenge local companies.

A CDC report from Friday showed a 10-year high in children visiting the doctor with the flu, and Dr. Clayton F.

Runfalo of Ochsner Health advised getting a flu shot, washing hands, and eating well as kids return to school. The doctor noted that people may be contagious before symptoms appear (early precautions can help reduce risk).

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) reported that McCain Foods voluntarily recalled nearly 40,000 cases of tater tots for possible plastic fragments.

The impacted Ore-Ida and Sysco products were distributed in multiple states, including local outlets.

LSU’s women’s basketball shocked No. 2 Texas 70-65 on Sunday at the Pete Maravich Center (Texas suffered its first loss of the season) and built momentum for the Tigers.

Surreal In The Stacks Craft Event

4:30-7:30 p.m. — East Baton Rouge Parish Library — Free entry — Get creative and craft your own surreal costume at this imaginative community event.

The Louisiana Marathon

8 AM – 1 PM — A. Z. Young Park — $25-$170 — Celebrate 15 years of Louisiana spirit with a vibrant marathon experience featuring various race categories.

Louisiana Marathon 2026

7 a.m. — Louisiana Marathon — Check for registration fees — Experience the thrill of running in the heart of Baton Rouge.

La Zenda Norteña Concert

9 p.m. — Avanti Night Club — Ticket prices available — Experience a high-energy live performance by La Zenda Norteña De Mario Madrigal in a vibrant setting.

11th Home & Remodeling Show with Ralph's Market Food Fest

10 AM - 5 PM — Lamar Dixon Expo Center — $6 admission, free for kids under 13 — Discover home innovations and savor delicious food samples from Ralph's Market.

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers Basketball

6-8 p.m. — Pete Maravich Assembly Center — Tickets starting at $3 — Catch the thrilling college basketball matchup between the Bulldogs and the Tigers.

Honey Gold: Immersive Audiovisual Experience

5:30-7:30 p.m. — City Club of Baton Rouge — Light snacks and mocktails available — Experience a transformative audiovisual journey designed to foster meditation and creativity.

CHERUB Concert

8-11 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets available through Ticketmaster — Experience the unique sounds of CHERUB in Baton Rouge.