Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Residents can share final feedback on the master plan for City-Brooks Community Park at a BREC public meeting on Sept.

17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Milton J. Womack Ballroom & BREC will review the report on Sept. 24.

Istrouma High School junior Da’von Ricks is organizing a walk with banners and a float to honor slain students Ja’Derrius Minnieweather and Davonte Coleman during the homecoming parade on Sept.

26. He hopes the event will unite the school community—offering support for grieving families and a reminder to check on one another.

Local artists can apply to create a walkable art trail in Mid City – the project will decorate 10 utility boxes to highlight local history and culture; submissions are due by Monday, Sept.

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The Old Governor's Mansion hosted the Fall Into History event in partnership with the West Baton Rouge Museum, Baton Rouge African American Museum, and LSU Special Collections to display unique artifacts and offer interactive stamp-making exhibits.

The event provided a hands-on look into local history plus creative engagement for attendees.

Hyundai-Posco Louisiana Steel held its Heart and Seoul Festival on Sunday at Louisiana Square in Donaldsonville as community outreach for the new $5.8 billion steel mill project + officials broke ground Friday and expect commercial production in the first quarter of 2029.

LSU and Southern home openers drew over 117,000 fans on a rainy Saturday in Baton Rouge, boosting hotel occupancy and local business revenue as officials noted that increased foot traffic added more tax dollars for roads and schools.

Denham Springs High opened its new $6.7 million, two-story football complex (5,000 sqft) Friday, providing dedicated spaces like weight rooms, training areas and a memorial for Remy Hidalgo while also renovating its older track and soccer facilities.

Southern University is launching Lacumba’s Lair, a new tailgating event (featuring Louisiana-inspired food, a live DJ, and interactive activities) at the Pete Richardson Classic this fall.

Ticket proceeds will support the Chancellor’s Access and Opportunity Fund to help current and future Jaguars pay for their education.

The Greater Baton Rouge Black Nurses Association was officially chartered today as a chapter of the National Black Nurses Association with 89 founding members.

The group will work to reduce local health disparities and support minority nursing professionals (seeking partnerships with nearby healthcare and educational organizations).

Southern University hosted Kentucky State in its home opener at A.W.

Mumford Stadium Saturday evening. The game was delayed by weather and featured several touchdowns as jubilant fans filled the stadium.

LSU did not add Dae’Quan Wright or Zxavian Harris to the roster for its Clemson game and may add them later as both are enrolled in school.

The submitted roster has 103 players, leaving two open spots.

LSU football beat Clemson 51-10 after a weather delay Saturday night; players stayed focused despite an early interception—by Sam Leavitt—that led to Clemson’s field goal.