Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge seniors had a prom night at the Old Jefferson Community Care Center on Saturday hosted by the Pride of Baton Rouge Lodge #210.

The event featured a red carpet, dinner, dancing + music.

On Saturday, Sept. 19, Baton Rouge residents joined LSU organizations at the Unity in the Community Family Block Party where food, school supplies, hygiene products and health resources were shared; community partners aimed to build local bonds and offer support to those in need.

Baton Rouge native Terry M.

Thomas died 20 years ago in a helicopter crash during Army training in Germany, and his wife Denisa honored him by stepping inside an Apache helicopter to show how his memory still guides her and their family.

Iberville Parish is collecting veteran photos for a memorial wall today, inviting residents to submit their images to honor local service members + preserve parish history.

Gas prices in Baton Rouge are near record highs today as global tensions push regular gas to about $4 per gallon and diesel to $6.

AAA warns rising oil market disruptions could drive prices higher if the conflict continues.

Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office reminds drivers to be cautious as sugar cane grinding begins, warning that tractors + cane trucks are active on local roads near farms.

Livingston Parish spent $2.2 million of $6 million in opioid settlement funds on the One Pill Can Kill program—offering jail talks, classroom lessons, and transitional housing to help reduce opioid deaths, a model officials say is setting the bar for local prevention efforts.

An undeveloped 32-acre riverfront tract near The Queen casino is on the market for $12 million as developers explore its potential for freight, recreational use, or a youth sports complex due to its natural bluff and shared railroad underpass access.

LSU junior tight end Trey’Dez Green suffered a knee blow at the Ole Miss game on Sept.

12 (per his mother's social media post) but avoided a major injury. He was expected to miss game time without needing surgery.

Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels injured his left arm during Sunday's game in Arlington (after stumbling on his dropback) against the Dallas Cowboys, and he was carted off at halftime with Marcus Mariota starting in the third quarter.

LSU's offense started slowly at Oxford as Ole Miss built an early 17-point lead, and even after the Tigers scored a 17-0 run in the second half, they could not overcome the deficit.

Southern head coach Marshall Faulk changed playcalling (shifting Ken Merchant from the sideline to the booth) against Louisiana Christian and assigned duties to senior advisor Fred McNair; the team produced over 500 yards of offense and will face Jackson State in the Boombox Classic Saturday, Sept. 26.

The Saints rallied with two fourth-quarter touchdowns and an interception to secure a 24-17 win in Baltimore on Sunday, Sept.

20, after starting 0-2. They will host the Las Vegas Raiders next Sunday at Caesars Superdome.