Good morning, Baton Rouge.

The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society donated over $120K to seven local charities, including a $45K gift to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and $20K to a culinary medicine program at OLOL Children’s Hospital, to support children’s health (by improving nutrition).

LSU accounting sophomore Larry Smith offered free haircuts Monday, Feb.

2 at Free Speech Alley in front of the Student Union in partnership with Culture Lens Collective (an LSU group supporting Black students) to help peers save money and connect.

On Monday evening, Delta Utilities met with community members to address rising natural gas bills that spiked after the switch from Entergy; the firm also launched a customer assistance program offering up to $250 (in bill help) available by phone or at select offices.

Main Street Market celebrated its grand reopening yesterday and will host week-long events featuring new vendors downtown until Feb.

7.

Empire Wingz began as a wing addition at a nightclub aimed at boosting drink sales — it later launched a mobile operation that led to a permanent spot across from Southern University.

The popular local brand now has six locations, employs students, and plans to expand further.

Post Malone and Jelly Roll will perform at Tiger Stadium on May 23 for LSU Athletics’ Death Valley Live Stadium Series, with ticket presale starting Feb.

6 at 10 a.m. (fans must sign up by 11 p.m. Wednesday) and general admission beginning Feb. 10 at 10 a.m.

The Krewe of Oshun parade took place Saturday in Scotlandville — the route went from Howell Boulevard, through 72nd Avenue and Scenic Highway, to Harding Boulevard near Southern University — and despite chilly weather and a lower turnout than last year, community bands and members celebrated Black culture during Mardi Gras.

LSU evacuated its Digital Media Center on Monday, Feb.

2 after reports of elevated CO2 levels. LSU Facility Services + EHS cleared the building and investigated the cause, and re-entry will be allowed only after safety is confirmed.

Students from several local schools (including Park Forest and Jefferson Terrace) launched GPS trackers into the Mississippi River at the LSU Center for River Studies on Monday, Feb.

2, capturing live data on litter movement and learning how geospatial data aids environmental study.

On Jan. 8, Clean Harbors workers had a spill during a tank demolition at a hazardous waste complex near Devil's Swamp Lake, releasing about 3,200 gallons of wastewater with low-level heavy metals.

The area was secured, samples were taken for analysis, and state inspectors will visit the site soon.

Kyle Ruckert, former chief of staff to Gov. Landry, is named chairman of Protect Louisiana Values (an advocacy group supporting the governor’s policy agenda) in Baton Rouge.

He will serve with senior advisors Brent Littlefield, Courtney Guastella, and Jay Connaughton.

New research from Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center shows cardiovascular disease is affecting people in their 20s and 30s because of high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.

This February, local health experts advise residents to get their cholesterol checked and adopt healthier habits.

It's Carnival Time Celebration

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Louisiana Art & Science Museum — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the vibrant culture of Louisiana with a musical and visual concert experience in the planetarium.

Annual Spanish Town Block Party

10 AM - 4 PM — City Club of Baton Rouge — Adults $120, Ages 6-20 $45, Free for Ages 5 and Under — Celebrate with a family-friendly atmosphere, delicious food, and an open bar at one of the most colorful Mardi Gras parades.

Paul Thorn Band Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Starting at $72.24 — Experience a night of music and humor with Paul Thorn and special guest Gina Forsyth.

Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

7-8 p.m. — LSU Student Union Theater — Tickets required — Experience the mesmerizing music of Hans Zimmer performed by a string quartet in a unique candlelit setting.

Seeds of Hope Speaker Event

6-7 p.m. — Pete Maravich Assembly Center — Free entry — Experience uplifting talks from Ryan Clark and Clyde Edwards-Helaire at this inspirational event.

SPE North America Student Symposium 2026

Symposium — Feb 26-28 — Louisiana State University — Registration required — Empowering the next generation in oil and gas through networking and learning.

Dartmouth Big Green vs. LSU Tigers Baseball

6:30–9:30 p.m. — Alex Box Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of LSU baseball at one of the nation's top college venues.

Morgan James Live Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Tickets from $40 — Experience the powerful voice of Morgan James as she reinterprets classic hits with a feminist twist.