Good morning, Baton Rouge.

A new program will fund storefront upgrades along Plank Road.

Small business owners may receive up to $10,000 in grants from Build EBR’s Front Door Refresh Program under the JPMorgan Chase Advancing Cities Grant, with applications closing Sept. 30 – the effort aims to boost the corridor.

Officer Matthew Gerald, one of four fatally ambushed in 2016, is honored in a memorial walk where his family reflects on his legacy — the event marks the 10th anniversary and brings community members together in remembrance.

Local officials have organized a remembrance walk, ride + reflection to honor fallen heroes, with EBRSO Lt. John Roberts reflecting on the ambush that claimed lives.

Baton Rouge residents are invited to join the event to remember local heroes.

Famed TV chef Andrew Zimmern praised five Baton Rouge restaurants on social media on Thursday (BLDG 5, Elsie’s Plate and Pie, Nino’s, Chow Yum, and Bao Vietnamese Kitchen) for their unique flavors, and locals quickly joined the conversation with more food recommendations.

At Southern University, the board voted on Friday to rename the baseball field at Lee-Hines Stadium (Roger Cador Field) in memory of coach Roger Cador and extended contracts for Head Baseball Coach Christopher Crenshaw through June 30, 2029 and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Carlos Funchess through 2033.

The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage after supplies fell nearly 25% in June, and donations are urgently needed during the summer trauma season.

Residents can help by donating at Our Lady of the Lake Blood Center in Baton Rouge.

Prairieville teen Khloe (18) will be featured on ESPN’s 'My Wish' series during SportsCenter at 8 a.m. tomorrow, where she meets WNBA star A'ja Wilson as her inspiring story unfolds after a liver and kidney transplant.

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.