Good morning, Baton Rouge.

REV Fiber partnered with CoBank’s annual Sharing Success program to donate $30,000 to the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (supporting arts and expanded cancer care in Gonzales and Hammond) as part of its ongoing commitment to community well-being.

Over 200 local volunteers improved Emerge School of Autism by cleaning, painting, and repairing classrooms, hallways, and outdoor areas to prepare the campus for the new school year.

Zachary families have a busy week ahead.

The free Back 2 School Block Party is July 18 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with live music & supplies, while the Miss Zachary Pageant is set for Aug. 8 for a day of local fun.

Iris Domestic Violence Center marks nearly 40 years of service by offering 24-hour crisis intervention & counseling, legal advocacy, housing support and community outreach to help local families facing domestic abuse.

Baton Rouge is the first city in Louisiana to offer Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service; residents within a 7.5-mile radius of the Fulfilment Center on Cortana Place can choose drone delivery for packages up to 5 lbs + service depends on weather and temperature conditions.

Amazon has launched its Prime Air drone delivery service in Baton Rouge on Friday.

Eligible customers can receive packages up to 5 lbs from the Cortana Place facility (with a $4.99 fee for Prime and $9.99 for others) within a 7.5-mile radius covering Scotlandville, Central and downtown.

Incoming freshman Logan McMorris (a Walker High School graduate) was awarded the 2026 Waddell Family Southeastern Channel Sports Media Scholarship by Southeastern’s TV station and Gateway Ford, and he will receive $1,000 and an internship with the sports department for the 2026/2027 academic year.

In Zachary, a Vitalant blood drive parked by Rouses on Tuesday, Jul.

7 to help ease a shortage of type O blood; appointments were needed and donors 17 and older (or 16 with parental approval) could contribute to the effort.

Grand Development Group purchased the former Brew-Bacher’s Grill at 5580 Government St. for $650,000 last week, according to a filing with the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court’s Office — the damaged location will not reopen as owner Davis Dicharry shifts focus to his other busy restaurants.

The North American-hosted World Cup has boosted local soccer interest as professionals report more youth trying out community programs; Baton Rouge is seeing increased participation in soccer activities sparked by the tournament.

Former LSU Tiger Garrett Temple (15 years in the NBA) is retiring to join the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach; he played his final seasons with the Toronto Raptors.

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.

Of Montreal & Sloppy Jane Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of dynamic performances from Of Montreal and Sloppy Jane in Baton Rouge.