Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Rescue Alliance, a Gonzales cat rescue nonprofit, raised enough money to pay overdue rent, utilities and vet costs after warning it might close two weeks ago, with community support from local residents, donors & businesses keeping the shelter open for cats.

Nexus Louisiana announced its fall 2026 programming lineup today including networking events, competitions and community-building tailgates at its Baton Rouge headquarters.

The Nexus Technology Cup offers $150,000 in cash prizes with applications closing on Sept. 30, and the DevDays challenge has applications due Aug. 23.

Baton Rouge added 10,200 new construction jobs from June 2025 to June 2026, a 22% rise that marks the highest growth among U.S. metro areas.

Associated General Contractors of America urged Congress to pass a new highway funding bill to secure future projects & continued employment.

Meta is planning a large data center in Richland Parish that will boost jobs and tax revenue in northeast Louisiana (it is set to be one of the biggest expansions in history).

Iberville Parish Schools held its third annual Back to School Bash at Iberville Elementary School gym (Plaquemine) on Wednesday, July 29.

Organizers provided resources, giveaways and supplies to help special education students and their families.

Baker and Helix Community Schools are updating bus safety for more than 30 buses ahead of student return on Aug.

6. The buses will be air-conditioned and have new security cameras (an app for real-time tracking will be coming soon).

The city planning commission denied the Lotus’s rezoning request on West Chimes Street near LSU (blocking its plan to add an alcohol license) after a local resident and a nearby business owner raised concerns about disruptive late-night events.

Several streets in Baker were without water Wednesday morning as Public Works crews worked on repairs at Baker Estates — Bodo Drive, Pierce Street, and nearby areas, with officials saying they will update residents when a restoration time is determined.

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 100 cases of cyclosporiasis this season, with six people hospitalized and no deaths according to data released Wednesday; hospitalization numbers remained unchanged from last week.

Local teams share staff picks for summer essentials, featuring needlepoint supplies, açai bowls from Playa Bowls, specialty spice oils, local bookstore finds, trendy claw clips, and festive plastic drinkware, inviting readers to share their own favorite summer must-haves.

Nicole Jackson (homeowner) must sell her Monticello home to divide assets with David Newman's family after her partner's death, and her attorney filed an appeal with the First Circuit.

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin spoke at the Rotary Club at Tiger Stadium on Wednesday, July 29 (yesterday) as he previewed his newly formed staff ahead of the season opener against the Clemson Tigers on Sept.

5, with the game airing live from Death Valley at 6:30 p.m.

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.