Good morning, Baton Rouge.

The Louisiana Association of the Deaf is updating its office for the first time in 40 years to become more accessible for Deaf and DeafBlind community members (nearly $100,000 renovation).

The work will add meeting spaces, a video studio and teaching room and will finish by early August.

Prairieville native Ella Clark, crowned Miss Louisiana 2026, will represent her state at Miss USA in Miami this August + she visited 2une In on Monday to prepare for the journey.

Gas prices in Baton Rouge rose nearly 14 cents over last week to average $3.52 per gallon on Monday, based on GasBuddy's survey.

The data shows prices ranging from $3.29 to $4.89 while national diesel rates dropped slightly.

Chakesha Scott, indicted for mismanaging funds at her former school, launches The Impact School—a K-8 microschool—in Baker this fall at 4815 Lavey Lane.

Director Aleashia Clarkston will host weekly virtual interest sessions on Thursdays to explain enrollment and curriculum details.

Students can prepare for the new school year at the 11th Annual Back to School Expo on July 26 at 2 p.m. at the Jewel J.

Newman Community Center, where free school supplies, haircuts plus a free physical exam and insurance info will be available as Councilman Anthony Kenney highlighted community resources.

LSU is expanding its partnership with Integer Technologies to boost national security research on campus (focusing on unmanned naval systems) and create 23 high-wage jobs.

The collaboration builds on past projects and aims to strengthen local innovation in defense technology.

Tropical Depression Two is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha today as heavy rain may affect areas from Florida’s west coast to Louisiana.

A Tropical Storm Watch covers the Alabama Gulf coast while the storm is forecast to hit southeast Louisiana later this week.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards' Office is offering $200,000 in grants to beautify Scotlandville Gateway at Harding Boulevard and I-110; nonprofits, arts groups and design professionals should apply.

Applications open Friday (deadline Aug. 21) and projects are set to be completed by January 2027.

Louisiana real estate brokers report a busy summer as increased buyer calls and rising sales drive activity in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette; data show nearly 7 percent more sales in New Orleans while experts say market improvements remain modest amid longer listing periods.

Student-athletes in the Capital Region are advised by the Ochsner Andrews Athletic Training Program to get physicals and stay hydrated in heat nearing 110 degrees as they prepare to return to school and sports in the coming weeks — experts say early preparation is key.

BRCC announced Monday that former Scotlandville High coach and Southern University basketball player Carlos Sample is the new head coach of its basketball program.

His 16-year tenure led to 14 straight state finals, and Sample brings a championship mindset to the team.

Of Montreal & Sloppy Jane Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of dynamic performances from Of Montreal and Sloppy Jane in Baton Rouge.