Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of August.
Good morning, Baton Rouge.
The Patriot Day Run and Walk returns to Baton Rouge to promote health and wellness — honoring the legacy of Sept.
11. Organizers plan to hold the event soon to offer a community space for remembrance and active living.
SpaceX recovered its most recent Starship from the Indian Ocean after its July 24 launch—now shipping it back to Texas over several months—and announced plans to build a launch pad in Vermilion Parish.
Baton Rouge's newest Little Caesars at 320 Lee Drive opened Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and rewarded the first 100 guests with free pizza for a year when they purchased Crazy Bread.
The event featured music, giveaways (balloon twister, mascot photo ops) and more.
Residents in Baton Rouge went back in time at Totally Rad Vintage Fest held at Raising Cane's River Center on Saturday—browsing retro clothing, toys and vintage arcade games while exploring exhibits at the Rad Rewind Museum.
Residents in Baton Rouge gathered to explore Acadian heritage at the LSU Center for River Studies Saturday (organized by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority).
LSU’s College of Engineering hosted its annual Engineering Tiger Connections event on Thursday at Cambre Auditorium in Patrick F.
Taylor Hall, where engineering students, especially freshmen, networked and discovered clubs like Bengal Bots, the Google Developer Student Club, and NSBE.
The Southern Jaguars hold a 17-13 lead over Alabama State at halftime in the Birmingham Football Classic.
Southern scored early with a rushing touchdown (by Mike Franklin) and added field goals by Nathan Zimmer, while Alabama State narrowed the gap with a late field goal by Andrew Abu-Akel.
Following a Louisiana court order, the SEC said it will allow professional football players to return to college after a judge halted its ban on players with prior pro experience.
LSU recently received commitments from two players, and the league said further legal penalties may still be considered.
Southern lost its season opener 30-17 to Alabama State in Birmingham despite a 17-13 halftime lead; JUCO transfer Christian Johnson debuted as starting quarterback after the team allowed 20 unanswered points.
The Jaguars will face Kentucky State at home on Sep. 5.
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