Good morning, Baton Rouge.

State leaders and law enforcement officials are warning Baton Rouge parents about the rise in online predators (a growing threat) today and urging families to strengthen digital safety measures to protect children.

Tickets are on sale for the annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Participants can win a 4-bedroom home on Oak Colony Drive or a 2026 Genesis G70, and the drawing is set for June 18 on WBRZ.

Baton Rouge will host the Festival of Colors on Saturday, Mar.

28 at Repentance Park where music, dancing and local vendors celebrate spring; proceeds will benefit Red Stick Cares.

Southeastern Louisiana University's Contemporary Art Gallery is hosting its 2026 Juried Student Exhibition until April 17 at East Strawberry Stadium (411 Ned McGehee Drive) and showcasing a diverse mix of ceramics, drawing, new media and sculpture by local students, selected by graphic designer Kay Curley and curator Orlando Hernández Ying.

Danielle Satterwhite and Tara Milligan from Zachary were elected to Phi Kappa Phi at Southeastern Louisiana University and University of Lynchburg; their membership honors academic excellence among top students, faculty, and staff.

The Denham Springs High robotics team won the Pike Peak Regional Competition in Colorado Springs and earned a spot at the FIRST World Championship in Houston later this spring.

The team will also compete at the Magnolia Regional in Laurel this weekend and at the Bayou Regional in Kenner on April 2 and 3.

The Louisiana Board of Regents approved a new Bachelor of Science in AI at LSU in Baton Rouge and created a 90+hr accelerated bachelor's degree that focuses students on their field.

The program builds on existing courses to meet local industry needs + supports job growth.

Southern University resumed normal operations Tuesday morning after Monday’s power outage cancelled classes; interim president Orlando McMeans and students expressed concern over recurring outages and urged the state for a $19 million one-time investment to upgrade campus technology, security, and housing.

Zachary student Elijah Fisher earned a spot on the dean's list at Georgia Tech in Atlanta for fall 2025 by meeting the 3.0 GPA requirement.

The National Hurricane Center will update its forecast maps for the hurricane season starting June 1 by reducing the cone size and adding color-coded inland warnings (to improve clarity for areas like Baton Rouge) while testing an experimental ellipse to better predict storm paths.

Partial lane closures began on Tuesday along Bluebonnet Boulevard between Gail Drive and Jefferson Highway for road rehabilitation and will continue until Friday, officials said.

On Feb. 26, Louisiana leaders including Lt. Gov Nungesser, DOTD Secretary Glenn Ledet, Susan Russell, and Ginger Tastet were honored at New Orleans’ Keep America Beautiful National Summit for their work to improve local environmental efforts, with over 500 participants and 82 local representatives present.

LSU hosted a Sweet Sendoff event for its women’s basketball team on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. on the PMAC Pad after a 101-47 win over Texas Tech, ahead of its Sweet 16 matchup against Duke in Sacramento airing Friday at 9 p.m.

Ava Raymond—a standout senior at Zachary High who scored the decisive playoff shot—helped secure her second state championship while averaging over 18 points per game.

The McNeese signee from a family of accomplished athletes is now in the running for Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.

Boston Scott, a running back from Zachary High and Louisiana Tech who played five seasons for the Eagles, retired on March 18.

He finished 75 games with 1,295 yards and 16 touchdowns after nearly two seasons out of football due to an injury settlement.

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.

Black Jacket Symphony: Led Zeppelin IV Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket pricing varies — Experience Led Zeppelin IV performed live in its entirety along with other classic hits.

Billy Idol: A Documentary Journey

2:00 – 3:58 PM — Manship Theatre — $9.50 — Explore the life of punk rocker Billy Idol, from his rise as an icon to overcoming struggles in the music industry.

St. Paul & The Broken Bones Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets from $334 — Experience a can't-miss live show featuring St. Paul and The Broken Bones in Baton Rouge.

Corey Kent Live in Concert

8-10:30 p.m. — Texas Club — Tickets starting at $57 — Experience the electrifying performance of Corey Kent in a premier Baton Rouge venue.

LSU Tigers vs. Arizona Wildcats Softball

5-6 p.m. — Tiger Park — Tickets from $48 — Catch exciting collegiate softball action in Baton Rouge as the Tigers face off against the Wildcats.

LSU Concert Orchestra & Percussion Ensemble Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — LSU Student Union Theater — Ticketed event — Experience a captivating evening with the LSU Concert Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble featuring diverse repertoire.

LFAA State 3D Championship

Event Duration — Waddill Wildlife Refuge — $40 for adults, $30 for juniors — Compete in a thrilling archery challenge featuring 20 to 25 targets at known distances.

TRENDS in Baton Rouge Real Estate Seminar

Where Baton Rouge gets the "dirt" on all things real estate! We'll break-down the market to examine what's happening in each of the industry segments of residential, multifamily, office, industrial, retail, finance, and feature keynote from Dr. Loren Scott