Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge honored veterans at City Hall on Friday, Aug.

7 during a Purple Heart Day ceremony. Mayor-President Sid Edwards recognized those wounded or killed in service and said a special recognition will be held at the next Metro Council meeting on Aug. 12.

Full Moon Market is moving from Plaquemine to Brusly with its first event set for Aug.

28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Saint James Park, where over 40 local vendors will sell handmade goods + food.

The Caroline Grace Gill Foundation (honoring Caroline's memory) is supporting law enforcement with Digital Siren alerts and enhanced driver training to improve road safety and is planning its First Annual Golf Tournament on Sept.

17 at The Island Golf Club in Plaquemine to raise funds for further safety improvements.

The AAA Weekend Gas Watch reports that the statewide average for regular unleaded is $3.61 per gallon — down seven cents from last week and 82 cents above last year’s rate.

Prices in Baton Rouge and New Orleans average around $3.57 a gallon.

Zachary High marked its first week of classes on Aug.

6 with celebrations for students returning to school. Other local schools in Ascension and neighboring parishes also began the academic year with back-to-school events.

Baton Rouge baker Steven Gottfried worked eight months to repeal a 1970s law that required enriched flour, which he said made bread less pure.

The new law (HB 1100) passed on Aug. 1 and lets his St. Bruno Bread Co. offer enrichment-free items.

Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary laid off 14 employees on Thursday amid financial strains and discontinued allergy, asthma, and immunology services effective Sept.

7 as it seeks a partner for long-term growth (hospital spokesman said no further layoffs are planned).

A new study by Pennington Biomedical Research Center is tracking how 35 children aged 8-12 and their caregivers eat using smartwatches in labs and daily life settings; the research will help improve nutrition studies.

LDH confirmed eight heat-related deaths this year, including seven seniors, as extreme heat continues across the state - neighbors are urged to check that older family members have water and a cool place to rest.

Positively BR, WBRZ's digital show, airs today spotlighting local art and fun.

The episode tours a home and visits GolfSuites for golf plus dining, featuring International Cat Day with 50% off adoption fees at Companion Animal Alliance on Gourrier Ave., while previewing a hot air balloon festival on Aug. 14-15.

WBRZ has expanded its fall LSU football lineup by adding two new shows.

Inside LSU airs every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. on WBTR & 10:35 p.m. on WBRZ+, while The Lane Kiffin Show debuts Sept. 3 on WBTR from 6 to 7 p.m. & on WBRZ+ starting at 9 p.m. ahead of the LSU-Clemson game.