Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards will host Coach Sid's Camp of Champions on July 14 at Istrouma High School football field from 6 to 8 p.m. for children ages 5-18 — registration is free.

Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge is hosting a reduced-fee adoption event from July 11-13 as part of BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters initiative through July 26 - the event helps families adopt pets while shelters manage summer capacity challenges.

American Eagle is set to open a store in Perkins Rowe later this year — featuring its Aerie and OFFLINE by Aerie brands — in a 13,000 sqft space across from Altar'd State.

Circa 1857’s new speakeasy Hearsay opens next week with a soft opening on July 14 and an official launch on July 17 in a cozy antique lounge behind the shop.

Owner Garret Kemp designed the space and consultant Scott Higgins crafted a menu that brings Prohibition-era style to town.

A waste and recycling company is holding a hiring fair for maintenance technicians next Wednesday, July 15, at its 1774 N.

Flannery Road office; interviews run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (applicants must bring a resume and driver's license, with a commercial license preferred).

EBR Parish School Board is considering moving Northdale Superintendent Academy from its aging 10755 Cletus Drive facility to the Belfair Montessori Magnet campus on Fairfields Avenue.

The board will vote on the relocation at 5 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room.

LSU is upgrading its campus with renovations on the Huey P.

Long Field House starting this month, a Park-Geaux Mobility Hub opening in August, and dorms for first-year students set for fall 2027; the Military Science Building is relocating while a new library is in design.

Former Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne delivered a lecture (After Huey: The Elusive Road to Reform) at Old Governor's Mansion on Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. detailing the governors who followed Huey Long, with a free reception following the talk.

Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved Harvest Fields, a 115-home subdivision in Gonzales along La.

44 with conditions requiring environmental studies+ permits be validated before construction can begin. The decision reverses a unanimous denial from six months ago amid opposition from over 100 residents.

The Ascension Parish Courthouse in Donaldsonville closed Thursday after part of its roof collapsed Wednesday evening, with officials confirming all workers evacuated safely and no injuries were reported, and reopening remains undecided.

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 23 Cyclospora cases on Thursday, July 9 — one patient was hospitalized and no deaths occurred.

Infections exceeded the five-year average of 20 for the same period, a rise that health officials are monitoring closely.

Liberty Patriot football fans can expect new faces this season as coach Devyn Baker works to rebuild the team after 30 seniors graduated and only three starters returned from 2025.

Coach Baker is focusing on the defensive line led by Dakari Davis — he is opening a three-man quarterback battle.

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.