Good morning, Baton Rouge.

The Louisiana Association of the Deaf's Baton Rouge office caught fire on May 30 due to an electrical malfunction, but no one was hurt and temporary meeting spaces have been arranged while cleanup delays the planned renovations.

St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge today opens a thrift store & outreach center at 6190 Greenwell Springs Rd to serve as a hub for donations.

Ribbon cutting is this morning; it will be open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Harvest Fresh, a new grocery, will open in fall 2027 at The BLVD at Harding in North Baton Rouge (corner of Harding Boulevard and Howell Place) to provide fresh food and health services to an underserved area; the $50 million market marks the first full-service store in nearly 15 years.

Auto shops like JJ’s Inspection on Plank Road are confused after the state ended safety inspection stickers and will switch to QR codes on Jan.

1; businesses have received no clear guidance on when to stop safety checks, leaving them worried about the changes.

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs held an event on Friday morning to celebrate women veterans in Baton Rouge.

LSU men's basketball is set to face Gonzaga at Spokane Arena on Nov.

14 and will take part in the Acrisure Series in Palm Springs during Thanksgiving. The non-conference schedule includes matchups with teams such as USC and Arizona State.

Balmora Concert Featuring Contention, Holder, and Azshara

3 AM – 8 PM — Mid City Ballroom — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting lineup with Balmora and special guests in Baton Rouge.

Cereal Box Collage Art Workshop

2-4 p.m. — West Baton Rouge Parish Library Main Branch — Free entry — Create colorful collages with pop artist Michael Albert in this fun hands-on workshop for kids and families.

SHAGGED MARRIED ANNOYED with Chris & Rosie Ramsey

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Texas Club — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughter with Chris & Rosie Ramsey's comedic performance.

Wrestling Camp 9002

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Catholic High School — Registration required — Develop essential wrestling skills through engaging drills and activities.

Andrew Duhon Live

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Tickets required — Experience heartfelt storytelling through music with Andrew Duhon in Baton Rouge.

Difference Maker Summit 2026

9 AM - 2 PM — Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel — Free entry — A day of empowering nonprofit leaders with workshops, networking, and community connection.

Chris Vincent Headlines at Muddy Waters Blues Festival

8 PM — The Basin Music Hall — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a night of soulful music with Chris Vincent at a vibrant local festival.