Good morning, Baton Rouge.

CAAWS is at full capacity and urgently seeks foster families to adopt dogs, as only three adoptions occurred in June leaving all kennels full with no room for emergencies.

The no-kill shelter will care for dogs until they are adopted.

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is asking for donations this summer to help feed families in need.

The nonprofit will use contributions to support food access locally.

After a fire damaged the Baton Rouge Vet Center, veterans now receive counseling at the local VA Outpatient Clinic while plans to rebuild the center are in progress — advocates worry that losing a familiar space may discourage some from seeking help.

A house fire on Crawford Road in Gonzales on Sunday morning destroyed a home and all its contents while firefighters reported an electrical cord ignited a recliner; all family members escaped safely and the family is now seeking donations of clothing, diapers, and dog food from local residents.

Meta plans a major expansion of its Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, doubling the project's size while investing $1 billion to upgrade local roads, water, and wastewater systems and boosting construction + permanent jobs.

The expansion will complete in 2036 and reflects Meta's commitment to hiring local residents.

Multiple back-to-school events will support students in the capital region with supplies and uniforms.

Key gatherings include WBRZ's Stuff the Bus at Port Allen Walmart on July 22 (6 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) and a Family Services expo at 4727 Revere Avenue on Aug. 1.

The Capital Area Transportation System will offer a complimentary shuttle on Tuesday from Baton Rouge Community College to Mt. Zion Baptist Church downtown for State Sen. Larry Selders’ funeral, with a viewing at 9 a.m. and the service beginning at 11 a.m.

Officials said (updated Jul.

10) that the Perkins Road Overpass groundbreaking is set to begin soon as part of local road improvement efforts, and an I-10 flyover ramp to the Mississippi River Bridge was closed overnight last week for widening work.

Brock Matherne's East Ascension Spartans built on an 8-4 season last year and look ahead to 2026 with many returning starters, a second-year offensive coordinator, and junior running back Zion Delong (a D1-type athlete) boosting the offense.

Two former LSU pitchers, Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, shone at the MLB All-Star Futures Game in Philadelphia as Anderson retired the National League on 10 pitches while Eyanson recorded a brief win, underlining their promising futures in pro baseball.

On day two of the MLB Draft, LSU baseball players were picked in later rounds: Grant Fontenot was selected in round 10 by the Royals + Santiago Garcia was chosen in round 12 by the Blue Jays + Connor Benge was taken in the following round by the Marlins.

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.