Good morning, Baton Rouge.

On Monday, July 27, Raising Cane's celebrated National Chicken Finger Day by offering two promotions; Caniac Club members received a free chicken tender with each Box Combo and each sale earned a $1 donation to Kickstart Kids (up to $1 million).

Portobello’s Grill on George O’Neal Lane closed after its final brunch Sunday, as owners announced Monday morning on Facebook.

Gift cards will be honored at sister restaurant SoLou off Perkins Road—and many staff are expected to join the new team.

American Safety, based in Belle Chasse, has grown into a diversified firm that provides transportation for industrial work and events for the Saints, Pelicans, LSU Athletics, and Tulane.

It employs nearly 500 people + plans further growth in environmental cleanup and hospitality transport.

LSU’s Shaver Theater will host five performances of 'Fiddler on the Roof' this weekend — scheduled for July 30 at 7 p.m., July 31 at 7 p.m., Aug.

1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Aug. 2 at 3 p.m.

Livingston-based Epic Piping was sold to Houston’s One Equity Partners as companies around south Louisiana see rising industrial demand, and management said the company will keep its Baton Rouge headquarters.

Experts expect more local firms to attract similar acquisition interest amid booming energy and infrastructure projects.

St. Amant High School teacher Abbie Tucker won the 2025-2026 VFW Smart/Maher Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award for her work promoting civic engagement among high school students.

The award was sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Department of Louisiana, and VFW Post 3693.

A 15-member task force will review Louisiana’s school funding system starting Aug.

13 to propose a revised Minimum Foundation Program by Jan. 1 for permanent teacher raises. Lawmakers hope for lasting change, though education advocates worry the five-month timeline is short (a tall order).

Southern University's Nelson Mandela Give Day Kick-Off Social will take place Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Leon R.

Tarver Cultural and Heritage Center to raise funds for student scholarships and academic initiatives in government and social sciences.

Baton Rouge educator Alisha Butler was named Louisiana Teacher of the Year at the 20th Annual Cecil J.

Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala in New Orleans — she teaches dual enrollment English and intermediate Braille at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired.

Baton Rouge Clinic is urging parents to focus on health during back to school preparations today — health experts recommend discussing wellness along with shopping for school supplies and carpool planning.

Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic got a permit to remodel the former Roux 61 building on Bluebonnet Blvd into a 9,921 sqft physical therapy + MRI office for $1.2 million; Mark Matthews is the applicant and Trey Williamson is the owner.

The LSU men's basketball team unveiled its 2026-27 schedule today, with exhibition games starting in October and a season opener on Nov.

3 at home against LSU New Orleans, including a key Oct. 8 matchup against McNeese State in Lake Charles.

Coaches at ZHS athletic center will begin fall camp on Thursday morning as the 2026 Broncos work to fill key roster spots after last season's state semifinals run.

The team trains with multiple daily practices to build toward a state championship win.

Jacob Julien, a senior at Ascension Catholic and a key football player, earned district honors and played in last December's state championship game.

He plans to boost his skills on both defense and offense as he prepares for his senior season and college opportunities.

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.