Good morning, Baton Rouge.

The original Blue Store Chicken location on Mills Ave (off Southern campus) will close effective July 4 due to building structure concerns, and the owner will post updates on Facebook about the new location.

Collins The Brand announced five new hires to cover roles in national issues, civil rights, youth culture and politics, while Loyola University New Orleans promoted Patricia Nugent to dean of the University Library and hired three leaders to boost student success and development.

KnockFest at the Knock Knock Children's Museum brought families together for imaginative play as visitors enjoyed carnival games, sword-fighting demos, unicorn rides, and a petting zoo inspired by King Arthur, with guests encouraged to wear costumes.

Louisiana’s Old State Capitol will open for visitors on Jul.

4 in celebration of Independence Day (special events are planned) and offer a chance to explore its historic exhibits.

In Zachary, voters approved a 20-year, 24-mill property tax on Saturday to raise $8.4 million a year for school operations after a proposal last November lost by 175 votes out of 4,441 cast.

Laura Cassidy, founder of Louisiana Key Academy, is working to improve dyslexia support & testing for students who often go undiagnosed.

The academy enrolls 440 students on three campuses in Baton Rouge, with a fourth site set to open in Jefferson Parish this August.

Voters in East Baton Rouge Parish approved a new 3.96-mill tax renewal for the BREC park system on Saturday, June 27, with unofficial returns showing 62 percent support (from 74 of 329 precincts) to secure about $24.8 million a year for park operations including maintenance and summer camps.

New head coach Tony Salim took charge of the Bulldogs on Friday, June 26, aiming to boost a 2-8 program as Springfield shifts from 3A to 2A (teams include Dunham, Slaughter and Episcopal).

Former LSU coach John Brady was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame after leading the Tigers to the Final Four in 2006.

He credited the local talent’s close bond (developed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina) during his 11-year tenure in Baton Rouge for the honor.

Austin Meade Concert

7:00-10:30 p.m. — Texas Club — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an electrifying night with live music by Austin Meade at the Texas Club.

Jerry Seinfeld Live

8-11 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with the comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld.

Red Stick Speed Dating Event

6:30-8:30 p.m. — TBR Books & Tea — $25 — Experience a fun and engaging opportunity to meet new people in Baton Rouge.