Good morning, Baton Rouge.

On Monday, Aug. 3, ADL South Central explained its 'No Place for Hate' classroom program at the Baton Rouge Press Club, noting how it helps students learn to counter bullying and bias.

The organization works with schools and community leaders to create more welcoming campuses.

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is set to arrive in Zachary on Nov.

12 via La. 19 and will be installed outside Zachary High School from Nov. 13 to 16. Councilwoman Brandy Westmoreland (recalling its display 30 years ago) urged residents with kids to visit and remember service members.

Louisiana was nearing a deal with SpaceX to build a rocket launching pad on Pecan Island (in coastal Vermilion Parish) after lawmakers passed incentives to attract aerospace projects.

Environmentalists voiced concern about possible harm to coastal wildlife if the project proceeds.

The Baton Rouge Symphony reached a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that increases musicians' pay and updates policies, including travel compensation and audition guidelines.

The deal—negotiated for the first time since the 2009/2010 season—was ratified on Friday and will align the orchestra with similar groups.

LSU dance teams honor tradition with updated costumes crafted by alumnae Suzanne Perron St. Paul + Jaime Glas Odom.

The Golden Girls’ redesign in 2018 set the stage for the Tiger Girls’ 2024 look that helped secure a National Championship.

Families and students facing anxiety or learning challenges can join a free panel with medical experts + social workers at the East Baton Rouge Main Library on Saturday, Aug.

8 from 1 to 4 p.m. for back-to-school tips and resources.

Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired teacher Alisha Butler was named Louisiana’s 2027 Teacher of the Year at the Dream Teachers Gala hosted by the Louisiana Department of Education on Monday, Aug.

3. The honor spotlights local education excellence (LDOE organized the event).

LSU research teams are joining DOE’s Genesis Mission to use AI for faster nuclear analysis and better synchrotron upkeep in Baton Rouge while working with Oak-Ridge and Brookhaven labs.

The projects are among 278 selected nationwide to boost energy and medical innovations.

On Thursday, the school system will test EZRouting for 400+ buses to improve route reliability after past disruptions.

The board approved the change to save costs, and Director Rob Howle said the system is user-friendly (it takes about 10 minutes to master).

On Monday, Tropical Storm Arthur caused over $112M in agriculture and infrastructure damage across central Louisiana, with severe flooding affecting nearly 190,719 acres of crops and damaging key farm facilities (Avoyelles, St. Landry and Rapides parishes accounted for most losses).

At Ochsner Baton Rouge, mothers may donate breast milk for Louisiana's only accredited milk bank, which sends donations to Ochsner in New Orleans to support 75% of state neonatal intensive care beds.

The program, part of World Breastfeeding Week, underscores the health benefits of human milk for infants and moms.

The Southeastern football team was picked second in the Southland Conference preseason poll Monday + will resume practice today at 9 a.m. in Hammond and open their season with a home game against HCU at Strawberry Stadium on Aug.

27.

225’s August issue is available now, featuring LSU head coach Lane Kiffin and a Tiger Pride fan guide with game day tips and previews of local cultural events; it covers Southern University’s esports championship and food vendors at Tiger Stadium (details aim to get local fans excited for the 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.