Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Families in Pointe Coupee and Avoyelles parishes are recovering after severe flooding from Tropica that hit local homes last week.

Local officials are coordinating aid + support for residents as they begin to rebuild.

A Juneteenth program took place at Magnolia Mound Plantation in Baton Rouge to celebrate the city’s community legacy.

The event honored local heritage and marked a key moment in the region’s ongoing cultural celebration.

LA Force, an Ascension Parish youth soccer club, won a court ruling on Thursday to keep its training complex on Bluff Road open despite concerns over exterior lights.

The club will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 2 (6:30 p.m.) to celebrate its win.

BREC officials announced improvements at Baker Park that include synthetic turf fields, practice areas, batting cages, and new parking.

The Baker and South Magnolia projects will start in 2027 for about a year while Greenwood Park enhancements begin soon.

Dolly Parton launches Cup of Ambition, a new coffee brand developed with Community Coffee (inspired by her 9 to 5 song) that offers Light, Medium and Dark roasts.

The first public pour is set for Wednesday, Jun. 24 at Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop.

On Friday, June 19, Donaldsonville held its annual Juneteenth festival to celebrate African American history—local leaders at the River Road African American Museum preserved heritage through exhibits that connect past legacies with future generations.

The Baton Rouge African American Museum reopened on Friday, Jun.

19 at its new downtown location to honor the late Sadie Roberts-Joseph by featuring a recreated sharecropper cabin and historic exhibits, and it will operate Friday through Sunday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Southern University's AgCenter is testing grape varieties (18 hybrids and 34 muscadines) at a campus vineyard this production year to see which cultivars thrive in our heat and humidity.

The university will host a wine tasting fundraiser on Oct. 2 at the Leon Tarver Center to benefit agriculture students.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) directed MISO to review power pricing rules to curb rising electric costs in Louisiana.

MISO must complete the review in 60 days as Meta builds its largest data center in Richland Parish.

Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge suspended dog adoptions yesterday after reporting canine distemper cases and limited dog intake by increasing testing, isolation (and extra vaccinations), while cat adoptions continued normally.

LSU men’s hoops head coach Will Wade has added forward prospect Jordan Bender to the roster.

He is a Class of 2026 recruit from Florida (son of former Louisville forward Brandon Bender) and is unranked by major recruiting services.

Former right-handed pitcher Lloyd Peever has been elected to the College Baseball Hall of Fame after being named 1992 National Player of the Year, making him the fifth former LSU player or coach inducted.

Left-handed pitcher Braxton Beaty exited the MLB Draft and will play in Baton Rouge later.

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.

Jerry Seinfeld Live

8-11 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with the comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld.