Good morning, Baton Rouge.

North Boulevard hosted an all-kids market on Saturday, July 25, where young entrepreneurs showcased their businesses.

Local families visited the event to support these creative ventures.

Capital Area United Way awarded about $2M to local nonprofits in its latest grant cycle — funds that include childcare support will benefit Pointe Coupee and surrounding areas.

Families gathered at McKowen Baptist Church on Saturday, July 25 for a Back to School Bash that offered free health resources and haircuts to help families get ready for the new school year.

Community organizations gathered in Belair subdivision yesterday for a back-to-school event ahead of the school year + neighbors connected before classes resumed.

A Baton Rouge teacher at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired was named Louisiana’s 2027 Teacher of the Year at the Dream Teachers Gala—held Saturday, Jul.

25—where she also secured the use of a new Mercedes-Benz for one year.

The U.S. House passed H.R.

2715 to block hazardous seafood, a move Louisiana shrimpers say has long been needed against cheap imports. The Senate will review the bill in September (bipartisan support is expected).

A New Orleans patient became Louisiana’s first cured of sickle cell through gene therapy, overcoming a long process that involved high costs + lengthy chemotherapy hospital stays.

Health experts advise patients to see a hematologist early as waitlists grow.

Consumer Reports says new clothes should be washed before they are worn to remove chemicals, dirt, and potential bacteria that can irritate sensitive skin, especially for babies.

The report advises washing items in cool water (without fabric softener) on a gentle cycle following care labels to extend their life.

Marshall Faulk brought veteran coach Todd Lyght to Southern to call defense plays — the former St. Louis Rams and Notre Dame coach plans to share his NFL expertise with the players.

At SEC Football Media Days, the preseason poll predicted LSU will finish fifth behind Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Texas, and Georgia, and nine Tigers were named to the all-SEC team on Friday as they start their first season under Head Coach Lane Kiffin.

Former LSU women's basketball forward Angel Reese appeared in her third straight WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago—she tallied five rebounds and four assists in just over nine minutes as the Atlanta Dream improved to a 16-10 record and set up their matchup with the Dallas Wings on July 29.

Byron Wade, head football coach at Glen Oaks, is set to return to the sidelines as he prepares for his first game weeks from now after recovering from cancer.

The team awaits his renewed leadership this season.

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.