Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Ten years ago, a storm flooded Elliot Road near Tiger Bend, forcing rescuers to cut open a sinking red car and free a woman and her dog; they now recall the rescue as a defining moment for the community.

Dearman's Diner will open a new venue in Brickyard South’s patio later this month, blending its 68-year history with a fresh menu.

Soft openings begin Aug. 20 with a grand opening on Aug. 29 — hours are Wed-Thu from 4 p.m. and Fri-Sat from noon, with Sunday closing at 10 p.m.

Baton Rouge rapper NBA Youngboy announced during a podcast on Tuesday that he will permanently move to South Korea because he finds it safe and clean for raising his kids (he awaits proper visa approval).

Future Use of Energy in Louisiana committed $800K to community colleges to expand energy workforce training that will provide scholarships and update courses for high demand energy jobs.

The investment was announced at a board meeting at Baton Rouge Community College.

Livingston Parish Public Schools opened the new South Fork Junior High in Walker (spanning 80,000 sqft) on Thursday morning at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The school now serves 480 students with modern classrooms and a shared cafeteria with South Fork Elementary.

LSU scientists join the federally funded Genesis Mission to advance AI implementation at the Louisiana Light Source in Baton Rouge—employing synchrotron technology to optimize electron orbits and nuclear fission data.

Their proof-of-concept phase must produce results within nine months.

Since the 2016 flood, East Baton Rouge Parish removed 7,800 tons of debris and 25 million pounds of material from drainage canals to reduce flood risk.

The work—partly funded by American Rescue Act dollars—includes cleaning pipes, repairing storm drains and will continue with planned channel improvements.

Local officials approved a $20 million Revive Plank Road initiative designed to boost economic development and upgrade infrastructure in North Baton Rouge.

The project will revitalize neighborhoods and attract private investment following months of community planning + engagement.

Eleven people died from heat-related causes in Louisiana since early June, according to LDH data reported Thursday, Aug.

13 (nine victims were aged 65 or older).

The Love Impact Coalition will host a free health clinic at Capitol Senior High School on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering eye exams, prescription glasses, dental cleanings, STD screenings & other services with no insurance or appointments required.

Baton Rouge General received a $30K grant from the American Cancer Society to expand low-dose CT lung cancer screenings and remove cost and transportation barriers.

The hospital (part of the American Cancer Society Screening Initiatives) aims to improve early detection to lower lung cancer death rates.

LSU faces dispute after a representative for Jayden Daniels sent a letter to athletic director Verge Ausberry telling the school not to let cornerback D.J.

Pickett wear the No. 5 jersey — a number Daniels wore — even though coach Lane Kiffin said Pickett was promised the number last December.

LSU sports legend Skip Bertman (a longtime coach and athletic director) died at 88 and left a lasting impact on the Baton Rouge community.