Good morning, Baton Rouge.

The Bring it on Home Project invites residents to share ideas for transforming neglected spaces.

Community organizers say the initiative is gaining momentum to improve local neighborhoods.

Blue Bayou Waterpark will reopen on May 16 under new management and is hiring summer employees (after nearly a year of closure) following its acquisition by Leisure Sports.

Middendorf's Seafood Restaurant will host a two-week pop-up at Passé Restaurant inside the Origin Hotel on St. Ferdinand Street from March 17-20 and March 24-27, serving a limited menu for lunch & dinner.

Owner Horst Pfeifer said it offers locals a taste of their famous Thin Fried Catfish.

The Baton Rouge Symphony League is selling tickets for the upcoming Mad Hatters Luncheon, where Casey Hicks and Maya Flowers will share event details.

Local residents can secure tickets now for this cultural gathering.

EBR School Board approved a policy that lets the superintendent adjust start and dismissal times over three years after a pilot at six schools.

A public meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. on March 17 at Belaire High to gather feedback before changes roll out in the fall.

Researchers at LSU and Tulane say a 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit Northwest Louisiana early Thursday near Edgefield.

The quake, one of the state's largest, was felt widely and triggered aftershocks (including 2.9 and 2.7 quakes) as scientists examined a possible link to increased wastewater injection.

Gov. Jeff Landry said responders are cleaning up a crude oil leak at the LOOP near Grand Isle after a hose failure on Feb.

26 spilled 750 barrels, impacted 17 birds, and prompted a recovery effort using aerial surveillance, 5,000 feet of containment boom, 40 vessels, and over 330 workers.

LSU baseball won its game on Friday, Mar.

6 with 14 hits and six home runs, including three by Jake Brown that tied a school record, in a 15-4 win over Sacramento State. The team will face Sacramento State again tomorrow at 2 p.m.

LSU has 15 former players on preliminary rosters for Spring Breakout, tying with Tennessee for the most represented school, as final rosters will be announced before games begin + the exhibition games will run from Mar.

19-22.

According to ESPN, Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan will test free agency when the new league year begins next week.

The 36-year-old set a record with 132 career sacks during his 15 seasons with the Saints.

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.

The Refining Fire Women’s Conference

11 AM – 3 PM — City Club of Baton Rouge — $20 discount available — Empower yourself with inspiration and insightful discussions during this celebration of women.