Good morning, Baton Rouge.

The Louisiana Lottery Corporation marked 35 years today by generating over $14.7 billion in revenue for K-12 public schools since launching its first scratch-off game in 1991 + it introduced a special anniversary campaign with updated tickets and cash prize drawings for local residents.

Consumer Reports offers simple tips for smart shopping & beating high grocery costs while ensuring quality foods remain available.

Baton Rouge residents can follow the advice to stretch their grocery budget and enjoy healthy meals.

The LSU Board of Supervisors voted on Sept.

4 to name three faculty members as Boyd Professors, the top honor for LSU teachers. The award recognizes Aaron Sheehan-Dean, James Garand and Peter Katzmarzyk for work that brings national praise to the university.

Registration is open for the Louisiana Book Festival WordShops at the State Library on Oct.

30. Award-winning writers lead a three-hour morning session from 9 a.m. to noon + concurrent afternoon sessions from 1 to 4 p.m. with fees set at $50 per session or $90 for both.

Zachary school leaders are building a bus turnaround on East Flanacher Road—this step follows new bridge restrictions that forced students to catch buses farther away.

First Student will test the turnaround before finalizing revised routes.

Frozen Great Value organic triple berry blend from Walmart is recalled due to potential E. coli risk.

Customers in Louisiana are advised to return 10-ounce packages bearing lot code 6040 01-6 for a full refund, as part of a larger recall affecting multiple brands in 16 states.

New research shows more locals are using 988 for mental health help and examines factors like stress and isolation that may drive calls.

The study calls for increased awareness and improved community support.

College football’s top-rated pregame show, ESPN’s College Gameday, will broadcast live from LSU’s quad from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday + drawing local fans to witness top college football action.

Bipartisan lawmakers are pushing the Protect College Sports Act to set uniform rules for college sports, including player safety, eligibility, and NIL, as seen during Thursday's hearing at the 19th Judicial District Courthouse and mentioned by LSU President Wade Rousse.

Debate on the bill will resume this month.

LSU President Wade Rousse said the school will follow a judge's ruling that allows football players to seek a fifth year of eligibility ahead of the season opener at Tiger Stadium.

He said college football should not face ambiguity and LSU will review the court order with SEC and NCAA.

A Baton Rouge judge ruled Thursday in favor of LSU football players seeking a fifth year of eligibility after NFL play (including Harris, Wright and Cotton), blocking the SEC and NCAA from penalizing the athletes or LSU ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Clemson.

LSU fans are sharing their predictions ahead of the game against Clemson, which will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium.