Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Newsong Community Church’s Pumpkin Patch opens Monday, Sept.

28, at 18465 Old Perkins Road in Prairieville and runs daily in October with hayrides, games, and fall treats for families; the church will host a free Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 1-4 p.m., featuring live music and artisan vendors.

Lamar Advertising Company CEO Sean Reilly rang the Nasdaq opening bell in NYC Tuesday, Sept.

23, marking the company's 30th anniversary as a publicly traded firm (one of North America's largest outdoor advertising companies).

Megan Howard’s Milk’d now serves small-batch, homemade ice cream available for orders on Instagram or its website.

The business debuted at Hot Art Cool Nights and features flavors like pumpkin spice and strawberry shortcake—each inspired by family recipes—with plans to expand to private events and a brick-and-mortar shop.

Emeril Lagasse’s Chop House opens today at L’Auberge Casino Hotel, taking over the former 18 Steak space with a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration.

The restaurant offers a Lagasse-curated menu of Louisiana flavors, indoor and outdoor seating including a deck with a Mississippi River view (reservations available online).

Classic Vinyls will host And All That Jazz on Oct.

21 with live sets from the LSU Jazz Professors, Grammy nominee Quiana Lynell, country singer Kendall Shaffer and KnightShift Krewe (free admission) to bring music lovers together.

Ascension Public Schools held a college and career expo for students in grades 8–12 on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, offering local youth a chance to explore future opportunities.

LSU Honors College Dean Dr. Jonathan Earle released his history book 'He has the people' that explores Abraham Lincoln’s campaign and the impact of voter turnout; he hosted a Q&A at Hill Memorial Library to encourage local voter participation.

Southeastern's Military and Veteran Success received donations from the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association and American Legion Post 156 Auxiliary Group that provided school supplies and funds to fully endow a scholarship.

The contributions will help military-connected students access free supplies and valuable resources on campus (for ongoing student success).

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Black Caucus of LSU Student Government hosted a town hall at Coates Hall for Black students, with Rep. Ed Lavardian answering questions and pledging to address campus concerns on unity and mental health (students shared ideas for support).

Livingston librarian Amanda Jones’s defamation case is set to go to trial after more than four years of appeals.

The case now moves into the pretrial discovery phase as both sides prepare to exchange evidence.

Gov. Landry proposed a 90-day pause on diesel exports to lower fuel costs for local families, farmers and small businesses.

Industry experts warn that limited pipeline capacity could force refineries to cut production and push up prices while the plan awaits federal action.

Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency to let farmers and loggers use dyed diesel in their registered vehicles to avoid penalties amid record $6.03 diesel prices.

The order, signed on Sept. 22 and effective Sept. 23, ends Oct. 22 — easing costs during peak harvest season.

LSU's Consortium for the Advancement of Suicide Prevention supports students and community members by offering extra mental health services.

The initiative, led by Professors Tucker, Capron and Hill, operates in Audubon Hall and partners with local clinics to provide brief interventions + training in suicide prevention.

Consumer Reports (CR) tested 19 baby wipes, 10 lotions, nine bottles, and 20 pacifiers for PFAS, lead, BPA, and other chemicals and found no detectable harmful levels, reassuring local parents about everyday product safety.