Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Global Wildlife Center (in Folsom) is hosting a Sunset Safari series this September with themed events on Sept.

12 (Australian), Sept. 19 (African) and Sept. 26 (South American) after hours at its 900-acre site. Tickets cost $50 and include animal feed, local cultural bites and non-alcoholic beverages.

Emeril’s Chop House by Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse will open at L’Auberge Baton Rouge on Sept.

24—featuring premium steaks, fresh seafood, craft cocktails and signature flavors—with a ribbon cutting ceremony from 4-5 p.m. that will mark the restaurant’s debut.

Louisiana Innovation debuted a trailer narrated by Gov. Jeff Landry alongside the new short film *Louisiana Shipbuilding*, which spotlights the state's shift to autonomous maritime technology while tracing the evolution from Higgins boats to modern vessels.

Award-winning children's author David Ezra Stein will be the special guest at the East Baton Rouge Library's 49th Annual Author-Illustrator Program on Oct.

8 and Oct. 9, where families and students can join free sessions such as a virtual school visit and meet and greet featuring a puppet show.

Southern University restored power to academic and residence halls and said classes remain online today and Friday as crews test the repaired system.

Full campus operations will resume Monday, Sept. 14 (after maintenance and coordination with local emergency officials).

LSU entomologist Aaron Ashbrook said that lovebugs are reappearing this fall due to a warmer winter and wetter summer and that drivers may see more along highways (the insects are drawn to car heat and vibration).

He noted the bugs do not harm people but can affect car paint.

A water line break in Modeste led the Ascension Consolidated Utility District to issue a boil water advisory for customers from La.

405 to Brou Road — residents must boil water for one minute before use while crews isolate the break and repair the line.

LSU's Pennington Biomedical in Baton Rouge released new research that finds limiting protein intake may help extend lifespan by engaging the brain to adjust metabolism and food preferences.

The study suggests that the body uses a coordinated response—shifting energy and nutrient signals—to promote healthy aging.

East Baton Rouge Parish Schools’ I CARE hosted its fourth annual Sunshine Day on Thursday, World Suicide Prevention Day at several schools, where attendees wore yellow and took part in empathy and self-care activities.

Community leaders (including Mayor-President Sid Edwards) helped connect participants with wellness resources.

The listing for a home on North Afton Parkway in Melrose Place was updated with an accurate photo and a labeled AI-enhanced image after local criticism.

A realtor said the seller seeks a buyer who will complete repair work on the property.

LSU Football said Thursday that tickets for Saturday night's game with LA Tech are sold out, with the No. 8 Tigers set to kick off at 6:30 p.m. — fans can buy resale tickets starting at $25.

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2027 induction class—nine inductees including LSU stars Leonard Fournette and Patrick Peterson will be honored on June 24—26 in Natchitoches as chosen by a 40-member committee from 144 nominees.