Good morning, Baton Rouge.

The 10th annual Taste of the Deep South fest wrapped up this weekend — featuring two days of food, music, and family fun — at Main Library on Goodwood.

The Downtown Development District cut the ribbon on phase two of the River Road Levee Trail Extension Monday afternoon, adding a quarter mile walking and biking path that links riverfront residents to downtown businesses.

The project is part of a larger plan to boost pedestrian access (Plan Baton Rouge III).

Bill Bryan, the longtime president of the Baton Rouge Blues Festival and Foundation, died Friday at 67; he founded the Louisiana Independent Party in 2016 and had a long career in broadcasting and election law.

Angola Prison Rodeo returns this October, marking its 60th anniversary with events every Sunday at 2 p.m. General Admission is $25 and premium seating is $30, with bareback riding, wild horse races, bull riding, chariot racing, and inmate-made crafts for purchase (tickets available on the event website).

Baton Rouge school leaders hired the Eisner Advisory Group to develop a five-year financial forecast to guide a new construction plan ahead of the 2028 sales tax renewal.

The board voted unanimously (estimated cost: $85,000 to $125,000).

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted 8-0 last week to change high dosage tutoring payments — 40% will be released only when students meet growth targets.

Tutoring sessions for reading and math help will start mid-October for eligible students.

Governor Jeff Landry discussed a 90-day diesel export ban proposal on CNBC Monday to help lower fuel prices by keeping more diesel in the country + supporting Louisiana’s small refineries.

Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced a $100M investment in the Fortified Roof Program today to lower insurance premiums with $20M in HUD funds for coastal homes — $50M reallocated from Katrina bonds — and a $30M legislative appropriation.

The Baton Rouge airport terminal is set for a $7.9 million renovation — updating its flooring, lighting, painting and baggage system — according to permits issued by the parish government from Sept.

14-18.

LSU tickets for the game against Texas A&M sold out on Monday at Death Valley with a 6:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, marking the season's third sellout and prompting resale options starting at ($150).

After losing to Ole Miss, LSU Tigers will return to Baton Rouge this weekend to face Texas A&M, with Coach Lane Kiffin hosting Monday’s practice — where he will discuss adjustments before the game airs on WBRZ.

Southern quarterback Christian Johnson earned Newcomer of the Week after throwing for 172 yards and four touchdowns, while running back Trey Holly earned Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 206 yards and two touchdowns during the win over Louisiana Christian on Monday.