Good morning, Baton Rouge.

A wrong-way driver crashed into three vehicles on I-10 early Saturday morning — leaving one person in critical condition and injuring others.

Baton Rouge police chased a drag racing motorist from Baton Rouge to Denham Springs late Friday night—he crashed on I-12 after exiting at Range Avenue, fled on foot, and was charged with aggravated flight, reckless operation, resisting an officer and driving without insurance.

A high-speed chase that began in Baton Rouge ended in Denham Springs on June 27 when officers responded to a crash — the suspect fled on foot and was quickly apprehended.

Christopher Brooks died in a shooting off Avenue A in Port Allen while babysitting his nieces and nephews+ his family said he was a kind man who had enrolled in a welding class at BRCC and planned to work two jobs, and his funeral is set for July 5th.

Baton Rouge police reported Saturday morning that a 26-year-old man named Kevin Jackson was shot to death and another person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries shortly before 5:30 a.m. on the 13000 block of Florida Boulevard — no suspects or motive have been identified.

The Baton Rouge Concert Band will host its annual 4th of July concert on July 4—local community members are expected to enjoy festive music at the event.

District 6 Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr. launched the Baton Rouge Youth Aviation Experience to help teens explore different aviation careers at an upcoming conference.

Many participants, including Destanee Aron, are eager to meet aviation professionals—some even taking their first flight—as the event fills a gap in summer activities for local youth.

On June 22, LSU baseball won its eighth national title with a 5-3 win over Coastal Carolina at Charles Schwab Field while donning the championship gold jersey that first boosted team spirit in the 1996 postseason.

The gold uniform tradition has continued under coach Jay Johnson & remains a symbol of LSU’s enduring baseball legacy.

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.

Emo Night at Chelsea's Live

7:00 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets start at $12.05 — Experience a night filled with nostalgic emo tunes and good vibes in Baton Rouge.

Rocketkidz Triathlon

7:30-10:30 a.m. — Pointe-Marie — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a fun and competitive triathlon for kids of all ages at the scenic Pointe-Marie.