Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Cookies By Freddie, a new cookie food truck owned by Frederique Bekale, will open June 28 in the Acadian Perkins Plaza Shopping Center after Crawfish on the Geaux closes for the season— the truck will serve eight cookie flavors every weekend with four classic and four deluxe options announced on social media each Thursday.

Police arrested 42-year-old Andre Franklin after he allegedly killed 44-year-old James Harrell on Monday evening along David Drive—Franklin followed the couple, had an argument at a stoplight, and later chased and hit his ex before forcing her into his car, with his court date set for June 12 for a probation review.

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office arrested more than a dozen alleged gang members for suspected involvement in multiple shootings and drug trafficking across the area — officers seized over 36 pounds of marijuana, numerous firearms, and cash during a multi-agency probe, and one suspect remains at large.

On Tuesday, 44-year-old Ronn Jermaine Bell stood before an evenly split jury at the 19th Judicial District Courthouse as he faced a second-degree murder charge for killing civil rights activist Sadie Roberts-Joseph—prosecutors say he suffocated the 75-year-old over $1,200 in unpaid rent and his DNA tied him to the scene where her car was found behind an abandoned house.

Richard Ellis, 44, was arrested Tuesday after a foot chase in Baton Rouge when he broke into an apartment on Alice Street and threatened to kill a woman if she did not perform a sex act — officers said he is also booked on charges from a May 15 attack on a pregnant woman and is held without bond at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.

LSU baseball advanced to the Super Regionals after defeating Little Rock 10-6 on Monday night—with key contributions from Ethan Frey, Luis Hernandez, and Casan Evans.

The Tigers will host West Virginia in a best-of-three series starting Saturday at 1 p.m. at Alex Box Stadium.

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.

Women Veterans Symposium

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — American Legion Post 381 — Free entry — Celebrate and connect with women veterans through empowerment, education, and networking.

Denim & Boots: Rodeo Edition

6-11 p.m. — Rev Center — Tickets available on Eventbrite — Celebrate Father's Day with live performances from King George and friends at this rodeo-themed event.

Jovin Webb Performance

Time TBA — Red Stick Social — Cost TBA — Experience the soulful rock tunes of Gonzales native and former American Idol contestant Jovin Webb at Laid Back Brunch.

Wrestling Camp 9001

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Catholic High School — $200.00 — Learn the fundamental skills of wrestling through interactive drills and games.

Rockshow NOLA: The Ultimate Tribute to Styx and Foreigner

8-11 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — Cost info unavailable — Experience an electrifying tribute to two legendary rock bands in an exciting venue.

St Gabriel Firefly Under the Moon Market

4pm-8pm “St. Gabriel’s Firefly Under the Moon Market is a magical evening event held monthly at Chatsworth Plantation. Enjoy live music, handcrafted goods, kids’ activities, local food, drinks, and the nostalgic charm of the Corner Store—all under the glow of fireflies.”

Open House at Lexington Park

2-4 p.m. — 14059 Arbor Grove Dr, Baton Rouge, LA — Free entry — Explore a beautifully maintained home in one of Baton Rouge's charming communities with stylish interiors and convenient amenities.

iTREP Biomedical Entrepreneurship Program

All week — LSU School of Veterinary Medicine — Travel and lodging covered for selected participants — Dive into biomedical entrepreneurship with interactive workshops and mentorship opportunities.