Good morning, Baton Rouge.

On Wednesday, a magistrate denied bond for the 41-year-old man accused of ramming his truck into a motorcycle cop while ordering a sanity commission for a Sept.

3 bond review — his 40-year-old girlfriend was arrested on charges of obstruction of justice and accessory after the fact for attempted first-degree murder.

On June 18, a LendingTree report showed that Louisiana had an average home insurance cost of $4,022, which is 44% above the national average and rose 31.8% over six years plus 6.9% in the past year; nationwide, rates increased 40.4% over six years and 21.1% of Louisiana homes were uninsured.

A mural honoring late former Mayor Kip Holden will be dedicated this weekend—celebrating his legacy as the first Black mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish.

The dedication takes place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at Jewel J. Newman Community Center.

BREC won the Park and Recreation Facility Class III Award from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials on June 12 in Detroit for its new Howell Park Recreation Center and pool project — the accolade marks BREC’s 14th NACPRO honor since 2002 and reflects the facility’s superior design and community impact.

LSU baseball rallied for a 6-5 win over Arkansas as Jared Jones hit a walk-off single to tie the game and score the winning run — the Tigers advanced to the College World Series Final.

The team will face Coastal Carolina in a championship series that begins Saturday night at 6 p.m. on ESPN.

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.”

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.

The Petty Things with The Sharp Sisters

8-11 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets starting at $22.85 — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring The Petty Things and The Sharp Sisters.