Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Afternoon storms on Wednesday left roughly 20,000 customers without power across East Baton Rouge and nearby parishes—Entergy maps show over 17,000 customers affected and DEMCO maps list additional outages while restoration times remain undetermined.

Main Street Market is set to reopen this fall after months of delays in renovations that began in September 2023 — tenants got keys this week.

The 8,000-square-foot marketplace will include a new coffee shop selling local produce and goods while the state provided $1 million for the project.

LSU student Timothy Wayne, nephew of country singer Tim McGraw, changed his plans to join the Marines after a 17-year-old performance in Nashville sparked his passion and led him to sign with Universal Music Group + tour with his uncle while studying history.

He is balancing his rising music career with college and looks forward to more bookings after graduation.

Southern University will launch WSUB 106.1 FM — The Bluff on Friday with a ceremony at WTQT headquarters and a gospel tribute this weekend before regular programs start Monday at 6 a.m. The new station, run by Mass Communication staff and students, will give hands-on training in radio, podcasting and audio production.

School was almost back in session as the annual Stuff the Bus campaign ran Wednesday until 5:30 p.m. at Walmart on College Drive in EBR and Walmart on LA-1 in WBR, with donations helping teachers and students secure essential supplies for the upcoming school year.

Rise Community Hospital will open in Prairieville in August to offer addiction recovery services and non-narcotic stabilization care.

The facility is located on Market Place Drive at the site of the former Prairieville Family Hospital and will host its ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 12th — marking its debut as Louisiana’s first sober hospital.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly said Wednesday morning that his team began fall camp with plans to increase player work gradually & allow extra recovery days to help prevent injuries.

The Tigers will face Clemson on August 30 at 6:30 p.m. on WBRZ.

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.

Last Chance Summer Dance with Vincent Mason

8:30-10 p.m. — Texas Club — Tickets required — Dance the night away with Vincent Mason at this summer send-off celebration.