Good morning, Baton Rouge.

BlueRabbit Bakehouse draws local fans to its 500 sqft shop on Jefferson Hwy every Saturday as founder Matt Bolton bakes over 200 artisan loaves and plans to boost capacity soon.

Bolton turned his side gig into a full-time business after leaving construction following a life-changing heart attack.

After a four-week renovation, the neighborhood Walmart in Prairieville reopens today & welcomes local shoppers with updated services.

On Thursday, Hut 8 sold $3.25 billion in bonds to fund its data center outside St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish — a project expected to create about 1,500 construction and 100 permanent jobs.

The 611-acre facility will host AI company Anthropic.

Northshore-born eatery Prima Après has opened a new location at 5720 Corporate Blvd. in Baton Rouge, replacing the former Sucré spot.

The restaurant offers customizable pasta dishes and pavlovas and will expand its reach with nationwide sales through Williams Sonoma.

Downtown will host the popular Crawfish King Cookoff today despite wet weather, with vendors serving traditional crawfish boils for locals — a celebrated nod to Louisiana’s culinary heritage.

Louisiana offers nine themed trails that let visitors explore authentic Cajun and Creole culinary hotspots alongside historic sites (from the German Coast to Jefferson Parish).

The routes highlight local flavors and rich cultural heritage across the state.

The 21st Ron Zappe International Beerfest returns to LSU Rural Life Museum this Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring over 200 domestic and international beers as it supports research, education, and cultural preservation while attendees watch a live Kentucky Derby.

Baton Rouge celebrates Shakespeare this month: the Louisiana Shakespeare Company hosts a free festival (with live scene performances and vendor activities) and the new Mid City Civic Theatre will stage Much Ado About Nothing featuring youth and adult casts.

The festival will reveal its season lineup in August.

Entergy finalized an electric service agreement to power the $5.8 billion Hyundai Steel mill coming to Ascension Parish.

The plant (set on 1,700 acres in RiverPlex MegaPark) is projected to create 1,300 direct and 4,100 indirect jobs.

The March of Dimes will host its March for Babies event today at 10 a.m. at Pennington Biomedical Research Center to raise money and awareness for mothers and babies with a goal of $300,000 (emceed by WBRZ's Abigail Whitam).

As May begins, water safety experts advise local families to review precautions & prepare for safe summer water activities.

They recommend checking pool security and safety measures at home and at community centers.

225 Magazine staffers highlight Louisiana eateries within a short drive from Baton Rouge, featuring Bear’s Restaurant in Covington (renowned for its po-boy) and Social Southern Table in Lafayette where traditional Cajun and Creole flavors shine.

As Mother’s Day nears, local food columnist Tracey Koch of 225 Magazine shares her Papa’s Fabulous French Toast recipe, a simple breakfast dish featuring maple butter glaze and praline bacon that minimizes cleanup.

The recipe uses everyday ingredients to offer families an easy way to celebrate the day.

The May issue on newsstands offers travel tips and highlights local attractions including weekend getaway plans and campsite guides for adventure.

It also covers Baton Rouge’s live music scene + the USS Kidd welcome home party and local food trends.

156/Silence Concert

7-11 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with 156/Silence and Fox Lake in Baton Rouge.

Dance With The Dead & Magic Sword

7-11 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — $ — Enjoy an unforgettable night of synthwave sounds as both bands deliver epic performances.

Vincent Herring's Something Else Jazz Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Starting at $56 — Experience the high-energy soul jazz sounds from acclaimed alto saxophonist Vincent Herring and his supergroup, Something Else!

Gonzales Jambalaya Festival

May 21-24 — Lamar Dixon Expo Center — Cost varies — Experience four days of wood-fired Louisiana heritage featuring delicious jambalaya and lively festivities.

Post Malone & Jelly Roll Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tiger Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience genre-bending performances from Post Malone and Jelly Roll in an electrifying show.