Good morning, Baton Rouge.

A Baton Rouge woman was hit by a train while walking on the tracks Friday morning — she was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

On August 15, Baton Rouge officials investigated a vacant house fire on Sherwood Street near Delaware Street, and firefighters kept the flames from spreading—no injuries were reported as investigators check the cause.

The editors of the Baton Rouge Business Report are accepting nominations for the 2026 Capital Region 500 list which profiles top business and community leaders—candidates must be based in the nine-parish Capital Region and submit nominations by Sept.

1—and the final list will be published in June.

In East Baton Rouge, three domestic violence murder-suicides occurred in August—54-year-old Alanna Singleton was killed on August 3 in Central, 24-year-old Kyra Hayes died on August 4 in Baker, and 55-year-old Mirtalarellana Ramirez was fatally shot near Florida Boulevard on August 13—while District Attorney Hillar Moore noted that five such cases have happened this year, exceeding the usual two to three.

Baton Rouge Police identified Guadalupe Reyes Vasquez, 42, as the shooter responsible for the fatal shooting of Mirtalarellana Ramirez, 55, before 6 a.m. Wednesday on Florida Boulevard—he was later found dead on Hamilton Avenue.

A boy with a neurodevelopmental condition was reported missing—authorities are also searching for a missing mom and baby in Baker.

LSU students are beginning move-in day today - officials advise planning extra travel time as heavy traffic is expected on campus routes.

Reminders emphasize safe driving and orderly arrivals for the new school year.

Brittnee Castile — a yoga expert with ten years experience — is offering private yoga lessons in Baton Rouge for both new learners and those wishing to perfect Warrior Two.

She meets clients at offices, homes, or parks to teach slow, deep breathing and full-body moves.

Casa's for CASA Fiesta

6-9 p.m. — Red Stick Social — Support for children in foster care — Celebrate with Capital Area CASA at their annual fiesta event.

Reception & Awards: FELT Summer Contemporary

Time to be confirmed — Glassell Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of 31 featured artists in a vibrant summer showcase.

Last Chance Summer Dance with Vincent Mason

8:30-10 p.m. — Texas Club — Tickets required — Dance the night away with Vincent Mason at this summer send-off celebration.

Randall King Concert

9:00 – 10:30 p.m. — Texas Club — Ticket prices on sale — Experience live music from Randall King in a popular local venue.

Frank Foster Live Performance

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Texas Club — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night of live country music in Baton Rouge.

Lainey Wilson's Whirlwind World Tour

7-9 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy country hits and heartfelt storytelling in Baton Rouge!

Lainey Wilson Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Tickets starting at $69 — Experience an evening of country music with Lainey Wilson live in Baton Rouge.