Good morning, Baton Rouge.

On Saturday, March 4, the Innocence Club at LSU created 30 care packages with donated essentials (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, body wash and menstrual products) for Youth Oasis to support Baton Rouge children facing hardship.

BRCC's athletic department hosts the second Drip, Sip and Jam fundraiser on Thursday, March 12 at the Bonne Sante Wellness Center (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.).

Guests can design sneakers, sip cocktails and mocktails, taste local food, and dance to singer Cupid to support the athletic program.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library announces its One Book One Community series with the anthology You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World, offering free workshops, a spoken-word performance by Tarriona (March 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.), and a community celebration (March 28, 4-8 p.m.) to bring local readers together.

Two trails in downtown and Mary J.

Lands Park have been open since Feb. 27; they share Black history through murals and QR codes that guide locals through stories of resilience and activism, bringing Baton Rouge communities together to honor the city's Civil Rights legacy.

Sponsored by Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre (Houston Ballet II) will perform two shows in Baton Rouge on Saturday, Mar.

28 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The ensemble presents a mix of classical and contemporary ballet pieces with tickets starting at $46.

Labor shortages in the crawfish industry have forced some Baton Rouge packing facilities to close; many seasonal visa workers are denied entry due to federal immigration caps (state officials plan to seek help from federal agencies), though live and boiled crawfish supplies remain stable.

Shintech announced a $3.4 billion expansion in Iberville Parish expected to bring over 800 jobs and millions in tax revenue to support schools, the sheriff's department, and infrastructure.

The phased project’s first stage is set to complete by 2030.

BREC is offering summer camp opportunities for all interests, including Camp Sunshine for campers with intellectual and developmental disabilities that maintains a staff-to-camper ratio (1:5); online registration opens Saturday with more than 250 options available across the parish.

LSU honored six faculty as Rainmakers in Research on Wednesday for achievements in securing funding and advancing scholarly work.

The winners will be celebrated on March 19 at South Stadium Club in Tiger Stadium and each receives a $1,000 stipend from Campus Federal.

Gov Landry directed public schools to display donated Ten Commandments posters after a federal appeals court ruling removed obstacles; Grant Parish superintendent said displays will be up by week’s end as state legal support was promised.

Twin brothers Austin and Ashton Tureaud became first-time fathers on Monday when their wives, both named Courtney, welcomed newborn boys at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge — deliveries occurred at 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Construction on the Spanish Town Condominiums is underway at 733 Lakeland Dr, where a three-story building with eight units will form part of a 45-unit project featuring a community center + public promenade along Capitol Lakes.

The development marks the largest housing investment in Spanish Town in over 50 years.

Empowering Women's Health Annual Wellness Day

7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Pennington Biomedical Research Center Conference Center — Free entry — Engage in a morning of complimentary health screenings and educational workshops tailored for women 18 and older.

Creighton Bluejays vs LSU Tigers Baseball

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Alex Box Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the passion and tradition of LSU baseball at one of the nation's premier venues.

Anders Osborne Concert

7-10 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Tickets starting at $46 — Experience an intimate evening with the poet laureate of Louisiana's roots music scene.

Already Gone Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket info available — Experience live music with the energetic vibes of Already Gone.

Organic Gardening Lifestyle Event

5-7 p.m. — Louisiana Nursery — Free to All! — Learn to grow and eat organic for a healthier lifestyle.

6th Annual 101 Women in Business Conference

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — Cost TBD — Celebrate National Women’s History Month with inspiring talks and networking opportunities.

Oklahoma Sooners at LSU Tigers Baseball

7-10 p.m. — Alex Box Stadium — Tickets from $46 — Witness an exciting showdown between the LSU Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners in Baton Rouge.

Smooth Operators: A Yacht Rock Jukebox

8-11 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — $ — Set sail for smooth grooves and the soft rock sounds of the late 70s and early 80s.

B.J. Barham Live Performance

8:00–9:30 p.m. — Mid City Ballroom — $40 General/$50 VIP — Enjoy a solo performance by B.J. Barham with special guest James Fogle.

Louisiana Sportsman Show

9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Visit Baton Rouge — Registration required — Explore the best in sports and outdoor recreation at this exciting show.