Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge civic activist Mary Jane Marcantel, who worked to revitalize Spanish Town and investigated high-profile criminal cases, died Saturday at 77—she was also Louisiana’s first paralegal and led efforts that strengthened local policing and neighborhood advocacy.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

At around 1:30 a.m. on June 22, a fight outside the Big Blue House nightclub escalated to gunfire that killed 25-year-old Prenesha Wagner and injured five others — the clash began as a parking lot altercation among women and turned violent when men joined the fight — police said.

Officials identified the victim in a Baton Rouge nightclub shooting on Monday, June 23rd—where a fight outside the club led to gunfire that left one person dead and five injured.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced a plan to merge the fire department and EMS to reduce duplicate roles and ensure emergency response services remain uninterrupted.

The merger will be carried out gradually and will integrate EMS employees into the shared Civil Service system for clearer career advancement.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy Jr. will join Gov. Jeff Landry on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Pennington Biomedical Research Center to sign Louisiana legislation aligned with his 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative—an event meant to celebrate the start of a healthier Louisiana while details on the bill remain undisclosed.

The championship LSU Tigers returned to Baton Rouge after winning the College World Series and were welcomed by fans today—launching a celebration planned for tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Alex Box Stadium—marking a proud moment for the local community.

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.

Open House at 18668 Perkins Rd

2-4 p.m. — 18668 Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA — $848,000 — Explore an elegant 4-bedroom Southern retreat with expansive living space on picturesque grounds.