Good morning, Baton Rouge.

BREC’s Liberty Lagoon waterpark is changing its hours for better safety and comfort this summer—new session times are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. with a break from 2 to 3 for cleaning—and it will offer a $2 discount for online ticket purchases while allowing each guest one sealed 24 oz water bottle.

Late Saturday night, a family of four in Pierre Part jumped from a second-story balcony to escape a fire that quickly engulfed their stilted home after a car caught fire—fire officials said the father suffered burns and a foot laceration while all managed to get out safely.

LSU Police arrested an Ohio man on Friday, July 11 who allegedly called a bomb threat to their headquarters — he reportedly told an officer to kill himself or his threat would blow up the station, and he was booked on a $10,000 bond.

On July 11, the U.S. Defense Department’s Northern Command approved sending Marines to ICE detention facilities in Louisiana, Florida and Texas to do non-law enforcement work in support of an anti-immigration crackdown.

The plan allowed up to 700 personnel with 200 Marines assigned — and nine detention centers in Louisiana among the key sites — to support the effort.

Gov. Jeff Landry said on Friday that Michael Hare is the new head of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority after Glenn Ledet left for the state Department of Transportation and Development; Hare, who has worked in coastal jobs before, said he will lead plans to fix worsening land loss and money shortages—challenges such as the paused Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project.

LSU Tigers signed five-star defensive tackle Lamar Brown— the nation's top high school recruit— who picked LSU over offers from Texas A&M, Miami and Texas.

He joins five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys as the team builds a strong recruiting class.

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.

Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Show

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Lamar Dixon Expo Center — Admission details not specified — Discover stunning gems and minerals at this vibrant show.