Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge Traffic Homicide detectives investigated an overnight crash on I-10 at 2:28 a.m. Saturday when a 2021 Dodge Durango missed the Louise Street exit and tumbled off an elevated roadway—killing front passenger Cody Pounds, 34, and leaving the driver in critical condition.

Two residents from Denham Springs were arrested on simple burglary charges after police say they stole wedding gifts, an electric scooter, and other items from a storage unit on Walker South Road in Livingston Parish — bonds were set at $43,000 and $92,500 as the investigation continues.

Today a Baton Rouge pediatrician advised parents as school started by stressing proper hygiene and balanced routines to help children stay healthy.

The advice comes as a timely reminder during the busy first week back at school.

LSU broke its freshman enrollment record for eight straight years as data showed a 486% increase in students from the Northeast between 2014 and 2023.

In fall 2024, 40.4% of its freshman class came from outside Louisiana—making LSU a leader in out-of-state enrollment growth.

Coastal communities are restoring marshes and dunes to help stop rising seas and strong storm surges from damaging homes and wildlife.

In Louisiana, projects like pumping sand on the Chandeleur Islands—aimed at rebuilding natural barriers—work to lessen risks from climate change.

Louisiana now covers doula services under Medicaid to lower its high maternal mortality by adding five prenatal visits, three postpartum visits, and labor support.

Gov. Jeff Landry signed House Bill 454 in June — the law went into effect on August 1 to give doulas like E'Keidra Lanehart steady support in care.

Workers at NovelAire Technologies in Baton Rouge are part of an ongoing study that measures heat stress by comparing sweat loss on days when factory floor fans are off versus on.

Researchers from a local university and company officials are tracking weight changes—up to 8 pounds in a full day—to see how much the fans help cool workers in the summer heat.

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.