Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning in Fairfields when officers responded just before 4 a.m. to a call about a 38-year-old man on Washington Avenue who, reportedly under the influence and armed with scissors, threatened them—after a taser failed to subdue him, an officer shot him and he was pronounced dead with both officers now on administrative leave.

Police Captain Devin Boutte was fatally stabbed on Legion Street in Iberville Parish — the suspect is in custody according to the sheriff’s office.

Nearly one in four third graders fell below the required reading score at spring testing but most will not be held back because exemptions and tutoring helped many pass a retest—districts such as St. Tammany and St. Charles reported drops in at-risk rates from 16% to 4% and 14% to 1%, and state education officials expect improved support will boost reading scores.

On June 26, Baker public schools ended 22 years of direct operations when Helix Community Schools took over, with most employees switching to the new charter group and about 100 staff being laid off.

The charter group now runs Baker High and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School under a contract through summer 2030—changes that come as the district cuts its $15.6 million budget and boosts funding by raising the property tax millage.

A 12-person team of Louisiana first responders specializing in swift-water rescue and urban search and rescue was deployed Saturday to assist with Texas flood emergency efforts that have claimed at least 67 lives and left dozens missing.

The team includes personnel from Baton Rouge, Zachary, West Feliciana, East Side and Shreveport fire departments and has trained year-round for missions like this.

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.

LMHS Band Jumpstart Camp

2:32 p.m. — 1105 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a memorable summer with the Powerhouse of the South.

DIZZY! Live Performance

7 PM – 1 AM — Bin 77 Bistro & Sidebar — Check venue for cover — Enjoy an evening with DIZZY!, the alternative pop funk band bringing fresh sounds from Baton Rouge and New Orleans.