Good morning, Baton Rouge.

BREC invites Baton Rouge residents to explore LSU Lakes on a Kayaks and Coffee trip that gives participants two hours of free kayaking with coffee and snacks—no need to bring a kayak or have prior experience.

Special facilities manager Sydney Parish said the program lets paddlers enjoy local wildlife and see the city from a new angle—enhancing the outdoor experience.

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has reduced the food in each box from 25 to 15 pounds due to rising costs, grant cuts, and a 40% drop in federal support—this change comes as the nonprofit braces for increased demand with upcoming SNAP cuts and calls on local support to help meet growing needs.

TikTok personality Terryon Thomas, known as Mr. Prada, was denied bond Thursday on first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of William Nicholas Abraham in Tangipahoa Parish last year—his next court date is set for October.

Matthew Mire, 34, pleaded guilty in Ascension Parish to first-degree murder for killing a state trooper and a Prairieville woman in 2021 — he received two life sentences and 348.5 years in prison, with orders to serve his sentence at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.

Baton Rouge area public K–12 schools will start classes between Monday, Aug.

4 and Monday, Aug. 11 while local colleges plan to begin courses from Monday, Aug. 18 to Monday, Aug. 25—families are preparing with back-to-school supply giveaways across the region.

LSU football secured the commitment of Lamar Brown—a 6-foot-5, 285-pound defensive lineman from Erwinville who is the top-ranked recruit in Louisiana for the class of 2026—yesterday.

He chose LSU over Texas, Miami and Texas A&M.

Murder Mystery Dinner Show

6-9 p.m. — Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 — Tickets starting at $61.99 — Unravel a comedic mystery while enjoying a delicious dinner.

The Petty Things with The Sharp Sisters

8-11 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets starting at $22.85 — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring The Petty Things and The Sharp Sisters.

Open House at 18668 Perkins Rd

2-4 p.m. — 18668 Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA — $848,000 — Explore an elegant 4-bedroom Southern retreat with expansive living space on picturesque grounds.

Emo Night at Chelsea's Live

7:00 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets start at $12.05 — Experience a night filled with nostalgic emo tunes and good vibes in Baton Rouge.

Rocketkidz Triathlon

7:30-10:30 a.m. — Pointe-Marie — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a fun and competitive triathlon for kids of all ages at the scenic Pointe-Marie.

LMHS Band Jumpstart Camp

2:32 p.m. — 1105 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a memorable summer with the Powerhouse of the South.

DIZZY! Live Performance

7 PM – 1 AM — Bin 77 Bistro & Sidebar — Check venue for cover — Enjoy an evening with DIZZY!, the alternative pop funk band bringing fresh sounds from Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Show

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Lamar Dixon Expo Center — Admission details not specified — Discover stunning gems and minerals at this vibrant show.