Good morning, Baton Rouge.

A Baton Rouge pediatrician on Monday emphasized that volunteering builds a stronger community.

She encouraged local young people to join neighborhood programs and help neighbors + shape their future.

The Family and Youth Service Center at 1120 Government St. will hire a consultant to plan its future after founding director Roxson Welch retires; her last day was Tuesday and she will continue to volunteer as the board addresses funding challenges.

Firefighters battled a fire yesterday at the Baton Rouge Vet Center on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard (near Market Place Avenue) with no injuries reported as investigators worked to determine the cause.

The Old State Capitol hosted a 250th birthday event on July 4 and drew nearly 1,000 visitors who enjoyed karaoke, a film screening, and a historic document display (the museum has seen its busiest day in 15 years).

Local residents enjoyed a day of exploration at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum during Free First Sunday, engaging with art exhibitions, science galleries, interactive areas, and films honoring America's 250th anniversary.

The event made art and science more accessible in our community.

St. George hosted its Battle of Baton Rouge reenactment on July 4, pairing a living history display with Fourth of July festivities in Louisiana’s newest city.

Residents experienced an engaging look back at historic events during this local celebration.

Recent moves have raised questions about Baton Rouge’s low-carbon future.

A Houston firm shelved its $9.2B renewable diesel project at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge after an acquisition, and Air Products canceled ammonia and carbon-capture facility amid policy shifts as Gov. Landry paused new carbon well permits for 2025.

A new Louisiana law adds a special designation to missing person alerts when the individual has a cognitive disability.

Baton Rouge mother Miranda Georgetown Riley says the change could help save lives by ensuring timely searches, especially when autistic children wander near water.

Livingston Parish remains under emergency in Killian after Magnolia Water’s system failure left residents without water during the holiday.

Emergency water was distributed Sunday morning (residents had to show their bills) and officials expect repairs to be completed today, though a boil advisory will last 48 hours.

Sunday storms damaged former LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman's Baton Rouge home when a tree struck by lightning and fell on his property.

Walker Wildcats are preparing for the 2026 season under new head coach Chris Harrell who replaced the previous coach in April and is aiming to improve the 1-9 record from 2025.

They will begin their season at home against the Ponchatoula Green Wave on Sept. 4 (final game details to follow).

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.

Red Stick Speed Dating Event

6:30-8:30 p.m. — TBR Books & Tea — $25 — Experience a fun and engaging opportunity to meet new people in Baton Rouge.