Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Rescue Rehome Repeat is hosting a Mother's Day-themed pet adoption event today (open to all pet lovers) at its local venue.

Community members may connect with new furry friends during the festive celebration.

Residents in Rosedale are troubled as heavy I-10 backups send traffic onto Highway 76 and Rosedale Road, making it hard to leave their driveways; Mayor Dana Alexander urged officials to act soon, citing emergency risks amid expected summer travel increases plus the need for roadway improvements.

The Louisiana Shakespeare Company is hosting a Shakespeare Festival with Jennifer Bouquet sharing her thoughts (more details to be announced) about the local celebration of arts.

Stay tuned for updates on the event’s timing and location.

Louisiana Economic Development honored five small businesses at the Spotlight Louisiana Awards held Thursday evening at Manship Theatre, praising job creation + innovation.

Donaldsonville-based Marks Construction won Small and Emerging Business of the Year, supporting local growth.

Southern University plans a $77 million housing expansion aimed at easing its waitlist of nearly 600 students each year.

The project includes a new $43 million, four-story dorm for freshmen and sophomores and additional upper-level apartments (completion planned for fall 2027) funded through private equity.

A Baton Rouge principal returns to school today after beating cancer; his comeback energizes staff and students as the school community welcomes a new chapter.

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board preliminarily approved schedule shifts for Belaire High and its feeder schools; middle and high schools will start at 8:30 a.m. while elementary schools open at 7:45 a.m., with final approval on May-14 and the changes set for August for about 5,000 students.

Heavy storms on Friday caused flooding that made Eden Church Road near North Park in Denham Springs impassable plus travel delays were reported near LSU, Government Street and Picardy Avenue.

Louisiana residents can file state taxes online until May 15 to get refunds faster.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue reminded taxpayers to update addresses and review new changes, including a flat 3% rate and increased deductions.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks volunteers for a study on metabolism, obesity and weight management; the research will help experts learn better treatment options and improve care for patients + expand local health resources.

Jennifer Bouquet said the Walk to Cure Arthritis is planned soon in Baton Rouge.

Full details on the date and route will be announced later & local residents are encouraged to join.

The Outdoor Track and Field State Meets overcame a weather delay and resumed at Bernie Moore Stadium as Lamar Brown of U-High set a class record in shot put at 19.08m.

U-High won the Boys 3A title and Baton Rouge schools swept the Girls 3A podium.

Southern baseball is on a 12-game winning streak after sweeping four series and moving into second place amid strong play from new and returning players.

They will face Texas Southern this weekend at Lee Hines Stadium — hoping to build on their turnaround.

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.

OAL Annual Convention - Baton Rouge

All day — Crowne Plaza Executive Center — Registration required — Engage in valuable discussions and networking during this annual convention for the Optometry Association of Louisiana.

Capital City Blues Extravaganza featuring Tucka

7:30-9 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket information TBA — An unforgettable night of blues and soul awaits in Baton Rouge.