Good morning, Baton Rouge.

The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge announced registration for the 2026 Angel Tree program.

Families in need can register from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 at 4025 W. Brookstown Drive, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (lunch break included); required documents and ID are needed.

Sweet Dreams Shelter offers private rooms, three meals a day, and case manager support for families after crises while run by St. Vincent de Paul (providing help with job placement and housing goals) as they rebuild stability each night.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Baton Rouge is now a solar-powered Community Lighthouse to offer backup power during outages (a response to the 2016 flood) as Together Baton Rouge invests $250,000 in the project, the city's second lighthouse aiming to reach every resident within 20 minutes.

The Louisiana Book Festival is hosting a free discussion on Interview with the Vampire at the State Library on Saturday, Oct.

31 to mark the 50th anniversary and Halloween. Attendees are asked to read the book before joining the lively conversation.

Jason Partin, a local physical therapist (and lifelong Zachary resident), announced his candidacy for School Board District 4.

He vows to attend every meeting and support improved resources for local schools.

East Baton Rouge high schoolers can join a drug awareness video contest to warn against the dangers of vapes, marijuana, fentanyl, and other drugs.

Students must submit their videos online by Friday, Sept. 25 and winners will be announced Tuesday, Oct. 6 (cash prizes up to $1,500 and teacher gift cards).

The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance honored four Livingston Parish high schools for their workforce development programs.

Live Oak High received an Excellence Award (while Doyle, Albany, and Walker earned Merit or Recognition Awards) to support hands-on technical education.

Baton Rouge native Wakita Dorsey gave birth to triplet boys at Woman's Hospital on Aug.

11. Born at 29 weeks and weighing 2–3 lbs, the infants join her 10-year-old daughter Mackenzie in welcoming new life as Dorsey said the miracle shows faith brings hope.

Layla Kiffin’s new LIVIN Studio, open across the street from Tiger Stadium, offers infrared heated yoga, sculpt and strength classes (with red light pods for recovery) to make workouts feel like a party; check the website for details.

The Louisiana Court of Appeals upheld a Baton Rouge judge’s decision siding with LSU players in an eligibility fight with the SEC.

The ruling (made on Sept. 14) could impact up to 40 players in this high-profile NCAA case.

LSU ticket prices for Saturday’s game against Ole Miss are high, with the cheapest seat nearing $500 as Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford for his first game since leaving the Rebels.

Fans should be aware that fees may push costs even higher (depending on seat location).

After a 77-6 loss to Houston, the Southern Jaguars (1-2) will face the Louisiana Christian Wildcats Saturday at 6 p.m. at A.W.

Mumford Stadium, and head coach Marshall Faulk discussed the team’s rebound plans during Tuesday’s practice.