Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Friday, the 15th Annual Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Mounted Division Pro Rodeo began at Florida Parishes Arena and continued yesterday in Amite with a first-ever Special Needs Rodeo where participants enjoyed wagon rides and lasso practice — it resumed later Saturday at 6 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m.

Istrouma Magnet High School held its Homecoming Parade on Saturday as students marched from Howell Park to Dalton Elementary School.

A group led by Davon Ricks honored two fallen classmates, Ja'Derrius Minniweather and De'Vonte Coleman, with a moving tribute during the celebration.

LSU Campus Life hosted its biannual Involvement Fest on Friday, Sept.

25 at the parade grounds where students met clubs covering academics, culture, and community service. Many left with new ways to become more involved on campus and explore career options.

LSU Greek Life held National Hazing Prevention Week events including an anti-hazing cash cab ride Tuesday, a survey booth at Free Speech Alley Wednesday, and a therapy dog session Thursday.

The events taught students to recognize hazing signs and report incidents via LSU Police (mandatory hazing courses are required).

LSU’s Lighthouse Program hosted its second annual Red Zone Safety Tailgate in the LSU Quad on Friday, Sept.

25 to share safety tips and campus resources as students prepared for a busy social season. LSUPD and partner organizations demonstrated the LSU Shield App and distributed free chicken fingers from Raising Cane’s.

Baton Rouge man Isaiah Marshall, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024, encourages other men to get screened & take control of their health to detect issues early.

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin spoke to reporters after the Texas A&M game on Sept.

25, discussing the team’s performance and upcoming challenges. His remarks came as part of a series of briefings following recent matchups.

LSU football beat the 23rd ranked Texas A&M Aggies this week after their defense held quarterback Marcel Reed to no rushing touchdowns, and the Tigers improved to a 3+1 record despite key injuries.

They will adjust their play ahead of their next game against Kentucky.

After a 32-24 loss to Ole Miss last week, LSU will seek to reverse its fortunes when it faces Texas A&M Saturday night at Death Valley.

KOCKA Tailgating will host a vibrant LSU game tailgate on Saturday near Burbank Drive with games (pong tournament and corn hole), a unique drinking funnel, and live music from DJ Big B to kick off the festive matchup.

The event also offers club membership for those seeking a community feel.