Good morning, Baton Rouge.

LSU Law's Russell J. Stutes Small Business and Community Development Clinic will offer free legal services to small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations starting Aug.

18 as upper-level law students, supervised by licensed faculty, assist with business formation, compliance & contract drafting. The clinic seeks clients who cannot afford legal fees to help avoid costly issues while providing students with real-world experience.

Early Tuesday, a pedestrian was struck and killed on Airline Highway near the Ascension Parish line by the state fairgrounds—officials from the Parish Sheriff's Office, St. George Fire Department and State Police closed the road between Industriplex and Manchac Park Lane.

Main Street Market in downtown Baton Rouge will reopen this fall after extensive renovations improved visitor flow and added a coffee shop—enhancing local access for fresh food and artisan goods.

The market stayed active on Saturday mornings to serve the community while tenants received their keys this week.

Baton Rouge Police are searching for a silver sedan (with front end damage) that is linked to a deadly hit-and-run crash on the 7800 block of Anselmo Lane where a pedestrian was struck on June 8th at 9:30 p.m. and the driver was later seen removing the bumper before driving eastbound.

River Parishes Community College has more than doubled its enrollment and number of graduates over the past three academic years—enrollment grew by over 500 students from 2021-22 to 2024-25 and completers increased dramatically, with the college now preparing to open a new regional workforce training center in Donaldsonville.

Phase One of the Perkins Road Overpass Project started Monday, limiting parking in some areas while Entergy works to move power lines underground and causing brief power outages at a few businesses.

Director Fred Raiford said the phase will finish in about a month — new sidewalks, bike lanes and lighting will ease access — with the overall project expected to take about a year after railroad approval.

The Baton Rouge Rougarou baseball team, led by first-time head coach Stephen Klein, ended a 37-10 regular season record and began their playoff run Tuesday at Pete Goldsby Field against the Acadiana Cane Cutters.

The record stands as the third-best in league history and the team looks to build on this historic season in the Texas Collegiate League.

Football is returning to Doyle schools as Doyle Junior High will light up Friday night this fall—coach Blane Westmoreland said team members held their first fundraiser on July 24 by selling jambalaya dinners to pay for equipment and uniforms.

More fundraisers are planned as football gradually expands to include high school junior varsity and varsity programs.

LMHS Band Jumpstart Camp

2:32 p.m. — 1105 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a memorable summer with the Powerhouse of the South.

DIZZY! Live Performance

7 PM – 1 AM — Bin 77 Bistro & Sidebar — Check venue for cover — Enjoy an evening with DIZZY!, the alternative pop funk band bringing fresh sounds from Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Show

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Lamar Dixon Expo Center — Admission details not specified — Discover stunning gems and minerals at this vibrant show.

Monthly RING Meeting

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Title2land, LLC — $10 voluntary contribution — Gather insights and network with local real estate enthusiasts at the monthly meeting.

Casa's for CASA Fiesta

6-9 p.m. — Red Stick Social — Support for children in foster care — Celebrate with Capital Area CASA at their annual fiesta event.

Reception & Awards: FELT Summer Contemporary

Time to be confirmed — Glassell Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of 31 featured artists in a vibrant summer showcase.