Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Volunteers are cleaning up Sweet Olive Cemetery, Baton Rouge's oldest Black cemetery built in 1850 that hides over 5,000 graves under weeds.

Markeda Cottonham, founder of Friends of Sweet Olive Cemetery in 2020, leads local students in the effort and asks people to donate or adopt a grave—helping save the history of generations of African Americans.

This summer, St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge and WAFB are asking for new or gently used uniforms for children and families in need—donations may help provide essential support.

Yesterday, Baton Rouge residents attended a free yoga class at Leela Yoga on Highland Road at 5:45 p.m. and enjoyed Late Night Hype with extended swim hours and a DJ from 7–10 p.m.; today, locals can learn papermaking at LASM from 10 a.m. to noon or catch The Petty Things’ concert at Chelsea’s Live starting at 8 p.m.—and on Sunday, a teatime celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday will be held at LASM from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A contracted cleaning employee Thomas Cassagne, a 27 year old from Baton Rouge, was arrested Thursday in Port Allen for access device fraud and theft—he allegedly stole a school board member's credit card that was later used for multiple transactions.

BRPD is searching for two people accused of auto thefts along North Harrell's Ferry Road under active investigation.

On June 22, Baton Rouge police arrested two teenagers—an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old—after a gunfight broke out at the Big Blue House on Choctaw Drive that killed Prenesha Wagner and wounded six others.

Officers from the Gonzales Police Department and the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 41-year-old Neo Morris after a July 9 search of his home in Gonzales uncovered a clandestine lab and drugs including 38 grams of heroin, four of meth, four of marijuana and six doses of gabapentin, and he now faces drug charges and fugitive allegations.

Southern University expelled the Omega Psi Phi chapter Friday after the Division of Student Affairs found the group responsible for the hazing death of Caleb Wilson, a mechanical engineering student who collapsed in a Baton Rouge warehouse — the chapter must now remove all identifying markers from campus.

A Baton Rouge man was arrested after allegedly stealing a West Baton Rouge School Board credit card from an employee’s desk drawer and using it for several transactions—Thomas Cassagne, 27, who works for a contracted cleaning service, now faces felony access device fraud and misdemeanor theft charges with no bond set.

Baton Rouge native Whitney Thomas, a model and Youth Peace Olympics ambassador, will represent Louisiana in the Ms. Black Southern States pageant in the Bahamas from July 20 to 27+ she plans to showcase a Louisiana-inspired costume and compete in fitness, community service, and stage events that highlight our state’s culture.

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.

Monthly RING Meeting

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Title2land, LLC — $10 voluntary contribution — Gather insights and network with local real estate enthusiasts at the monthly meeting.