Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Old Dominion Freight Line received a permit for a new 40-door warehouse and office on TOM DRIVE valued at $10 million.

The parish government issued the permit from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21, marking a notable development in North Baton Rouge.

Gov. Jeff Landry will announce on Tuesday a multibillion-dollar SpaceX spaceport near Pecan Island — a project that has local residents worried about secretive planning and coastal marsh impacts.

Colleges across the state will receive $1 million to support campus food pantries+ local food banks when funds are distributed Monday by the Louisiana Board of Regents during the Regular Legislative Session.

Thirty-four public institutions will use the money to ease food insecurity among students.

The State Library of Louisiana launches Homework Louisiana, a free online tutoring service with live help from over 4,000 tutors seven days a week from 10 a.m. to midnight.

Learners can get help in 200 subjects via libraries, computers, or mobile devices — available in Spanish and Vietnamese.

LSU saw major leadership shifts this year as new president Rousse, chancellor Dalton, and provost Messina joined returning figures like coach Mulkey and head football coach Kiffin, while athletic director Ausberry now guides LSU sports in Baton Rouge (changes began in late 2025).

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board candidates answered community questions in a Monday evening forum & called for more school support, including increased resources and parental involvement.

All seats will be contested in the Nov. 3 election.

Gov. Jeff Landry announced that the United States and state flags flew at half-staff Monday and will fly today to honor LSU Baseball legend Skip Bertman, who died at 88.

A celebration of his life is set for 7 p.m. at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Lillian Smart, an 8-year-old from Ruston, died over the weekend after contracting a brain-eating amoeba from Lake Claiborne & her family confirmed her identity while holding a birthday fundraiser in her memory.

The Student Health Center at the corner of West Chimes Street and Infirmary Lane offers students clinical care from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on non-home game Saturdays plus therapy, nutrition, and dermatology services covered by tuition.

Gonzales coach and teacher Reuben Ruiz, 73, improved his health after surgery at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital St. Elizabeth using the smallest heart pump and lost weight to resume coaching at Gonzales Middle School, crediting early care and family (especially his six grandchildren) for his recovery.

The annual WAFB blood drive enters its first full week as FMOL Health and WAFB call for donations to fill local blood banks (donors receive a free T-shirt and the first 100 get a 7 Brew coupon).

A Baton Rouge judge cleared a path for RJ Luis to rejoin LSU men’s basketball immediately, allowing him to play while his NCAA eligibility case continues.

The 23-year-old star, who impressed at St. John’s, will join LSU’s roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season (pending review).