Good morning, Baton Rouge.

U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D.

Dick sentenced five men for a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine in Iberville and nearby parishes—another man received 15 years in a related case—while law enforcement credited a coordinated federal, state, and local effort for dismantling the network.

Brandon Searles disarmed an alleged bank robber who bit him and threatened customers at Regions Bank (Sherwood Forest) when the suspect (51) demanded cash and brandished a gun, holding him until Baton Rouge Police arrived while Searles, who is applying to join the police academy, said he would do it again if needed.

The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested Melissa Araujo for felony government benefits fraud after an anonymous tip and bank records showed she misreported her income — over $55,000 in benefits were claimed while her deposits and property purchases pointed to high earnings — and she was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.

Disney on Ice is at the Raising Canes River Center from May 9 to 11 featuring popular Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy.

Disney on Ice is performing today at the Raising Canes River Center — it began on May 9 and will run until May 11.

Over 13,000 students in East Baton Rouge schools were chronically absent in 2024, a problem made worse by funding cuts and challenges like housing and transportation — local lawmakers and school leaders are backing early intervention measures and planning new steps such as a truancy summit to bring kids back to class. These efforts include exploring new funding rules linked to attendance and partnering with families to address obstacles that keep students away.

Those planning a Mother's Day crawfish boil this weekend will benefit from live crawfish prices averaging $2.55—down five cents from last weekend—while boiled crawfish remain steady at $4.89 per pound; sellers offer sacks for $40 to $50.

LSU baseball won a thrilling late night game Friday when Ethan Frey's hit in the tenth and Jared Jones' sacrifice fly gave the Tigers a 5-4 win over Arkansas at Alex Box Stadium.

Starting pitcher Kade Anderson left in the sixth inning with a wrist issue after his (109th pitch) and coach Jay Johnson said his injury looked like a cramp but he was fine after evaluation.

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.

Strength and Speed: 8th and 9th Grade Baseball Training

12 PM - 1 PM — Catholic High School — Must participate in Metro League for tryout eligibility — Enhance athletic skills with focused strength and conditioning training for aspiring CHS baseball players.

Metro League Baseball Tryouts

2-4 p.m. — Catholic High School — Required participation for prospective CHS Baseball team members — Organized league play for 7th-9th graders aiming for the upcoming school year's team.

2025 Elite Camp #1

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — LSU Football Operations Center — Cost not specified — Enhance your athletic skills at this comprehensive camp for high school students.

Taj Farrant's Chapter One Tour

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Chelsea's Live — Tickets available — Experience the debut album tour of young Australian guitarist Taj Farrant showcasing his unique sound.