Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Almost 5,000 people woke up without power on April 23 in parts of East Baton Rouge—Entergy restored power for most customers by 7 a.m. while officials have not given a clear reason for the outage.

On Wednesday — April 23 — a 1-year-old child was found alone at the American Inn Hotel on Florida Boulevard, and police are investigating because the parents have not been identified.

LSU announced plans to launch a new nursing program site in Baton Rouge this fall—offering the same rigorous curriculum and clinical training as its New Orleans campus to help address a looming nursing shortage in Louisiana.

Enrollment will begin with 30 students and later expand as demand grows.

Charles F. Sam III, former National Park Service director, spoke at an Earth Day keynote on April 22 at LSU where he discussed his career, climate change and how community members can help care for nature.

His remarks were part of a series hosted by Geaux Green LSU, the Student Sustainability Fund and the Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College — a call for long-term environmental action.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers activated phase II of its flood fight plan on April 23 when the Mississippi River rose above 15 feet at the Carrollton Gage—this plan will see daily levee patrols from Baton Rouge to Venice as forecasts expect the river to crest at 16.5 feet on April 30.

Today, the Louisiana State Supreme Court disciplined Judge Eboni Johnson Rose after reports revealed botched cases and racially charged remarks, imposing a two-month suspension, two years of probation and an $11,196.11 fine (set by a joint consent discipline agreement).

Several justices criticized the ruling as too lenient in light of her judicial missteps.

TSA officers in Louisiana have intercepted 46 firearms at airport checkpoints so far this year, with 44 loaded, including 5 at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport and 8 at Lafayette Regional Airport while 28 were found at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport; officers warn that travelers must pack and declare any guns properly to avoid fines or loss of TSA PreCheck privileges.

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.

4th Annual Miles2Moms Event

7:30-11:30 a.m. — North Boulevard Town Square — Free entry with registration — Celebrate maternal mental health through a fun 2-mile walk/run with family and friends.

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance!

11 a.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticketed event — Experience a magical remix of Disney tunes with Mickey and friends on ice.

2025 Pan American Masters Weightlifting Championships

May 14-18 — Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge by IHG — Early registration $149 — Witness an exciting competition featuring master lifters from across the Americas.