Good morning, Baton Rouge.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library hosted the United Cajun Navy on Saturday as it preserved flood survivors’ stories from 2016 and shared disaster preparedness lessons (including tips like keeping digital records and readying go bags).

The Louisiana Art and Science Museum opened an exhibit celebrating George Rodrigue and his iconic Blue Dog art for visitors to enjoy today.

The display highlights the artist's significant impact on local culture.

The Madonna Chapel in White Castle, known as the smallest church in the world, held its annual Mass for the Feast of the Assumption on Saturday, Aug.

15 after founder Anthony Gullo built it in 1903 to honor his son’s recovery.

Yesterday, the Law Offices of Sandra James Page hosted the SJP Community Kick-Off Back-to-School Giveaway on Main Street, providing families with school supplies, toiletries, health testing services, free food, entertainment, and a bounce house (community partners included Open Health Care Clinic to offer additional resources).

Local teenagers experienced the judicial system Saturday at the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Courthouse during a Teen Court event, where they took roles as attorneys, bailiffs, and jurors to sentence peers for first-time misdemeanors and earn service hours.

Ten years after the 2016 flood left much of the region underwater, local outlets revisit one of the worst natural disasters since Hurricane Sandy.

The review recalls heavy rains and the lasting impact on Baton Rouge communities.

Hillsdale Volunteer Fire Department announced Saturday afternoon that a burn ban is in effect in St. Helena Parish until further notice as temperatures continue to rise.

The Louisiana Department of Health is urging parents, educators, and caregivers to talk to teens about vaping risks amid back-to-school as nearly one in four local students use e-cigarettes (a rate three times the national average).

A new federal Medicaid cap is set to reduce Louisiana hospitals’ funding by limiting payments starting in 2028 — analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows over $3 billion in funds at risk, which may force service cuts at several rural centers.

Nick Saban told WAFB he regretted leaving LSU for the Dolphins because he ignored Skip Bertman’s advice to build a strong college legacy.

He said Bertman (who died Friday) was 100% right in urging him to stay focused on LSU.

Southern University held Fan Fest 2026 at the F.G.

Clark Activity Center on Saturday, Aug. 15 — a lively event where fans met Jaguar athletes, enjoyed food trucks, door prizes and games and collected autographs.