Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Yesterday, nearly 5,500 people lost power in East Baton Rouge Parish as Entergy reported 4,067 outages in Inniswold and DEMCO reported 1,408 in the Shenandoah neighborhood—customer texts indicated power would be restored by around 4:30 p.m. Officials are working to provide more details on the cause and full restoration time.

A man opened an ice cream shop in West Baton Rouge Parish to make his business dream a reality.

Baton Rouge police arrested 22-year-old Anthony Thomas Jr. on Thursday for auto theft and gun charges after he allegedly stole a car on May 5 and was seen with a modified Glock at his Wooddale Drive home — he is linked to the Bleedas gang.

Donaldsonville’s Juneteenth Music Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday at Louisiana Square with live music, food, and plaques awarded to seven local businesses owned by African Americans—organizers said the event marked decades of tradition and reminded attendees that freedom was hard earned.

Louisiana marine veteran Adrian Clouatre said his wife Paola was detained by ICE agents at a New Orleans customs appointment in May while she was trying to adjust her immigration status, and he has been driving four hours twice a week to visit her and care for their young children. The couple now awaits a judge's ruling to halt her deportation while Clouatre says ICE is slow to share updates—federal agents acted with courtesy even as the system limits their discretion.

On June 6, the NCAA reached a settlement that will share $2.576 billion with former athletes from 2016 to 2024 and establish a revenue-sharing model for future college sports, including oversight of Name, Image, and Likeness deals.

LSU has indicated it will follow a split that favors football and schools must report spending by July 1 — a change that may affect funding for less profitable programs.

LSU opened its College World Series run Saturday night at Charles Schwab Field against the Arkansas Razorbacks—aiming for its 8th national championship.

The Tigers, holding a 48 to 15 record and ranked No. 6 nationally, relied on a top pitching staff and strong batting as they built on a history of winning series against Arkansas.

LSU baseball defeated Arkansas 4-1 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 14, with starter Kade Anderson recording four strikeouts over seven innings.

The Tigers will rest on Sunday and face UCLA in the winners' bracket Monday at 6 p.m. CT—another win there could boost their championship hopes.

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.

Louisiana CRAFT: JADAM & Korean Natural Farming

3:30-5:30 p.m. — Baton Roots Community Farm — Free entry — Explore hands-on Korean Natural Farming techniques and take home your own amendments.

In-Person EMDR Basic Training

Multiple days — Baton Rouge, LA — Registration required — Comprehensive EMDR training designed for licensed mental health professionals featuring lectures and supervised practice.

Baton Rouge 4th of July Celebration

4-10 p.m. — Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy — Free entry — Experience a festive mix of live music, dining, and a spectacular fireworks show as Baton Rouge celebrates Independence Day.

Direct From Sweden - The Music of ABBA

8:00-9:30 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — Check website for price — Experience the vibrant music of ABBA performed live from Sweden.

Murder Mystery Dinner Show

6-9 p.m. — Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 — Tickets starting at $61.99 — Unravel a comedic mystery while enjoying a delicious dinner.