Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Dutchtown High is holding its homecoming Spirit Week from Sept.

15 to Sept. 19 with activities themed 'Griffins Rolling Down the Bayou'—a parade will start on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. before the football game at 7 p.m., and festivities will wrap up on Sept. 20 with a dance and the crowning of the Homecoming king.

After the Smitty’s Supply explosion left hundreds of workers without jobs, local organizer Jasmine Sullivan raised over $10,000 by selling 600 plates of jambalaya and pastalaya in front of Brandon’s Trailer Sales in Amite — funds that will support affected employees.

Woman's Hospital hired Sophia Solomon as senior vice president of quality using her 30 years of experience, and Loadstar hired Ben Russell as vice president of plant operations while Karen Burrows was promoted at the Convention Center and Patrick Lind was named president at Stewart Interior Contractors—hires show strong leadership moves in south Louisiana.

Visit Baton Rouge is launching College Town Passports to help locals explore the city—residents download the passport for GPS check-ins at places like Dearman’s Diner, the Mall of Louisiana, and university areas; the program offers rewards but no free admissions or discounts at participating businesses.

LSU’s new counselor for the Tiger Marching Band and the College of Music and Dramatic Arts starts this month — the role is permanent and aims to reduce wait times for mental health support for students with heavy schedules.

The position is funded jointly by the Matthew Bahlinger Memorial Fund, LSU Health Center, and the College of Music and Dramatic Arts.

LSU announced a new lecture series called 'Let Freedom Ring' in honor of Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot while on tour, and the program will feature speakers with diverse viewpoints to promote free speech and civil dialogue.

The initiative requires an initial investment of $50,000—$100,000 with $50,000 needed each year, and authorities reported that the suspect in Kirk’s killing is in custody.

LSU defeated Florida 20-10 at Tiger Stadium—five interceptions by Florida quarterback DJ Lagway shifted the game after an early ejection and offensive struggles weakened the Gators.

An LSU fan with autism went viral after his aunt posted a request on Facebook for a date to join him at an LSU game— his post garnered over 2,000 likes and 3,500 shares.

He said he already had plans to secure dates for each game while his family celebrated with a 15-pound gator at a tailgate.

A famous streamer IShowSpeed visited LSU’s campus and toured the football facilities as part of the Tigers’ preparations for their game against Florida.

His visit brought excitement to local fans—showing the growing link between social media and college sports.

The Southern football team finished its non-conference schedule on Saturday night by playing Fresno State in its first meeting with the Bulldogs.

Head coach Terrence Graves announced Fred McNair would serve as co-offensive coordinator for the first game—while the Jaguars entered with a 1—2 record.

Ivan Neville Live Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Ivan Neville in an intimate setting.

2nd Annual Luncheon & Kitchen Tour

10 AM – 1 PM — Acadian House Design + Renovation — Cost not listed — Enjoy a delightful luncheon and inspiring kitchen tours, all while supporting the Bella Bowman Foundation.

Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy Workshop

09:00 AM-06:00 PM — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — Check Official Website — Enhance your home health care skills and explore OASIS accuracy and emergency preparedness strategies.

Farm Fête

6-9 p.m. — Red Stick Farmers Market — Fundraiser — An evening of local flavors with farmers and chefs supporting community outreach.

Brew at the Zoo

Evening event — BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo — Fundraising for the zoo — Enjoy a variety of beers in a unique atmosphere while supporting local wildlife.

The Buddy Ride

11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. — 15001 River Rd, Baton Rouge — Donations welcome — Participate in the 7th Annual Buddy Ride to support Keep Tiger Town Beautiful and help clean up Baton Rouge.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra Concert

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Tickets available — Experience the unique sound of Unknown Mortal Orchestra live in Baton Rouge.

Ruthie Foster Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Manship Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Ruthie Foster, influenced by her gospel roots and vibrant musical journey.

Bachtoberfest

Evening — EBRPL - Main Library — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a cozy outdoor concert featuring beer, brats, and Bach melodies.

Fall Fest 2025

9 AM - 2 PM — Baton Roots Community Farm — Free entry — Experience hands-on urban farming and seasonal arts while connecting with the community this fall.