Good morning, Baton Rouge.

A multi-vehicle crash on Greenwell Springs Road near Alphonse Forbes Road on Monday afternoon resulted in one death and one injury—troopers confirmed the crash involved two commercial trucks and emergency services transported one victim by AirMed to a local hospital.

Researchers at Tulane and UMass found that in Louisiana petrochemical jobs, people of color hold far fewer top-paying roles and more low-paying positions than expected.

The study shows that differences in education do not explain the gap and that industry training programs may help—while local advocates remain worried about job inequities.

A black bear was seen wandering near Grace Baptist Church on Monday morning in Zachary after a resident stopped his truck to snap a photo along Highway 19, and police alerted the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Officials say the bear—likely a young male from St. Francisville—is roaming the area in search of food and advise residents to secure their bird feeders and cars.

Crews are battling several small brush fires along railroad tracks on Nicholson Drive today.

Officials closed the road between Gardere and Ben Hur while urging drivers to use alternate routes and to dispose of cigarettes properly.

A jury in Plaquemines Parish found Chevron liable for $745 million to restore our coastal wetlands, marking the first trial in a series of lawsuits led by attorney John Carmouche—Chevron said it will appeal the verdict.

Legal experts expect a lengthy appeals process and see the decision as a key step toward more claims against oil companies for Louisiana’s coastal loss.

State lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Building on Monday (April 14th) to launch the 2025 Regular Legislative Session in Baton Rouge.

Lawmakers will address key state issues in the coming weeks.

On April 14, DCFS launched a pilot project that gives SNAP recipients a 30-cent bonus for each dollar spent on fresh fruits and vegetables at Walmart stores in Ascension, LaSalle, Sabine, Tangipahoa, Webster, and West Carroll parishes (the bonus can add up to $25 a month).

Malik B: Live Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedian Malik Bazille.

Comedy Night with Malik Bazille

7-8:30 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience an evening of laughs with accomplished local comedian Malik Bazille.

Band of Heathens Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy an evening of live music from the Band of Heathens presented by Red Dragon Listening Room.

The Magnolia Market

Date Range — Lamar Dixon Expo Center — Free to enter — Explore amazing deals and trends at this exciting spring market.

Art Night

7 PM-12 AM — The Smiling Dog — Free entry — Celebrate local talent with over 50 artists, performers, and musicians showcasing their work across two stages.

Southern University Baseball vs. Mississippi Valley State

1-4 p.m. — A.W. Mumford Stadium — Admission varies — Catch the Southern University baseball team in action against Mississippi Valley State.

American Aquarium Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Ticket info available — Enjoy the honest voice of country music from American Aquarium.

EXHORDER Live Performance

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Chelsea's Live — Tickets from $20.00 — Experience the intense energy of Exhorder as they rock Baton Rouge.

So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable tribute to Neil Diamond with over 24 classic hit songs.

Vincent Neil Emerson Live Performance

9:00-10:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Cost TBA — Experience the acclaimed singer-songwriter blend Americana, country, and rock n roll in an engaging live setting.