Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Lawmakers will cast votes online by 5 p.m. June 23 to decide if $168 million from school operations funds will cover teacher stipends (a measure aimed at preventing $2,000 and $1,000 pay cuts) despite concerns that reduced district funding may impair essential services.

At Bains Lower Elementary, pre-K and kindergarten students learned healthy eating skills during Play 60 classes with local nutrition experts (including LSU AgCenter’s Layne Langley) as they tended garden beds, earned certificates, and sampled fresh produce while exploring fruits, dairy, grains and proteins. Activities ran from the start of the school year through May.

A Woodlawn High School graduate (Louisiana’s youngest nationally registered EMT) set a new record that highlights local youth achievement.

His milestone marks a historic moment in our community and reflects early dedication in pursuing medical careers.

Harvest Commons School, a tuition-free public charter school, will open this August at the renovated former South Boulevard Elementary School campus downtown.

The school will serve elementary students with hands-on project-based learning (gardening and animal care) and enrollment is open.

Brooke Victoria Winter received the Lloyd F.

“Big D” deGeneres Memorial scholarship and will attend Southeastern Louisiana University to study education. She earned the honor through the Aspiring Education Pathways program, where her dedication and creativity impressed her teachers.

Meta announced its America's Workforce Academy in Baton Rouge on June 8.

The four-to-five-week training program covers electrical work and fiber optics and will offer graduates conditional job offers for work at future data centers opening by year-end.

Voters within the Zachary Community School District will vote on a measure to reallocate existing tax funds for employee compensation on June 27 (polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.).

Town Hall Q&A sessions are scheduled at 3755 Church St. on June 18 and 25.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library is holding meetings in June to explain a 9.5 mill tax millage on the June 27 ballot that would secure funding for library services.

A session takes place today — at River Center Library Branch at noon — with other meetings scheduled at various branches.

Visit Baton Rouge delayed plans to renovate and move into 232 Lafayette St + contractor bids exceeded the $5M estimate by $1.6M to $2.6M, CEO Jill Kidder said Tuesday.

Architects will work with bidders to cut scope so the move could occur next year.

After three years in the making, Copa Cruzan Creole opens today in Gonzales and serves Caribbean, Latin American, Creole and American dishes in a renovated space with two dining rooms and an outdoor patio.

The restaurant will feature live piano on weekends and a jazz brunch on Sundays.

LSU Football added 3-star prospect Markez Davis to its 2027 recruiting class after he announced his commitment via social media on Monday, joining fellow signees KJ Green and Brennan Lacy in a notable signing day.

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.

Austin Meade Concert

7:00-10:30 p.m. — Texas Club — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an electrifying night with live music by Austin Meade at the Texas Club.