Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Wesley United Methodist Church will host Social Justice Sunday on Sunday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at Wesley UMC to honor community impact makers (guest speaker Christopher J.

Tyson will share his insights) as the church reflects on faith, justice and equality.

The Daughters of the British Empire donated $44,498.50 at The Lotus Center on Friday morning to support East Baton Rouge Council on Aging programs for seniors — the move is expected to boost local senior care services.

The Face to Face Enrichment Center is hosting a free Youth and Family Empowerment Summit at BRCC on Saturday, July 11 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) to collect school supplies for students in the community.

On Thursday, 11-year-old Luke Selders wore his birthday shirt to honor his late father, State Sen. Larry Selders, who died earlier this week.

His mother posted photos showing that the family tradition (More Life) lives on.

The Face to Face Enrichment Center is hosting a free Youth and Family Empowerment Summit at BRCC today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include interactive activities, breakout sessions, a panel discussion, a keynote speaker, food and school supplies for families attending.

LSU began releasing fall parking permit sales Tuesday morning by class after students faced long virtual wait times.

Seniors received first access while later groups will use their designated window and officials confirmed the permit supply remains ample.

Elizabeth Vowell, a longtime WAFB anchor, will leave next month to join LSU as director of the Office of Student Media.

She served as an adjunct professor (since 2022) and said the new role will let her spend more time with her family.

LSU has summoned its top 40 athletics donors to an August meeting (held at the Governor's Mansion) where LSU President Dr. Wade Rousse and Gov. Jeff Landry will share a new revenue plan for the athletic department’s future.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards declared Friday a day of mourning as he honored late State Sen. Larry Selders, a man who helped push Baton Rouge forward.

Selders' funeral will be held Tuesday at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church.

The Louisiana Department of Health said a man over 65 in Acadiana died from heat-related causes in June, marking the first such death in 2026.

Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday for The Grove Student Housing near Southern University at 9331 Scenic Highway in Scotlandville.

Councilman Anthony Kenney said the new complex will boost housing options for Southern students — a step that supports economic growth in District 2.

A year ago, out-of-state buyers acquired Towne Center at Cedar Lodge, and the shopping center continues thriving with increased foot traffic at Whole Foods and Barnes Noble while The Designery Baton Rouge plans a showroom opening by yearend + local financial firms eye the area for growth.

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.