Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Office of Military and Veteran Success received donations from local groups; Combat Vets Motorcycle Association Chapter 6-8 donated school supplies while American Legion Post 156 provided (more than $12,000) to fully endow a military student scholarship.

CC's Coffee House celebrated National Coffee Day on Tuesday by offering discount giveaways to the first 100 drink buyers at its locations.

The discount cards are valid today through Oct. 6 to thank regular customers and welcome new guests.

A $1 million Powerball prize remains unclaimed after being sold at a local Circle K on Jones Creek Road.

The ticket must be claimed by 5 p.m. on Oct. 26 so it should be treated like cash until then.

New College Board data shows Louisiana's AP exam qualifying rate rose from 37.4% in 2019 to 69.1% in 2026 — with a record 21,383 qualifying scores nearly doubling previous numbers.

The Louisiana Department of Education credits these gains to dedicated teaching efforts.

Southern University officials reported Tuesday, Sept.

29 that sporadic power outages affected some campus buildings during Homecoming Week (further changes to classes and events remain unannounced).

SLU graduate Nyoki Mokeba was named 2026 Young Alumnus of the Year and will be honored during the Southeastern Alumni Awards Evening on Oct.

16. He works as a corporate director at Performance Contractors, Inc. in Baton Rouge + has led equipment sourcing on major industrial projects.

LSU School of Music opened the new John G.

Turner & Hango G. Fischer Recital Hall on Sept. 10, offering students a space with enhanced acoustics, a new recording studio, updated seating and modern technology for recitals and performances on campus.

St. George leaders are inviting residents to an open house Tuesday to review the draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan (discussing zoning and park improvements) as they shape the city's growth through 2050.

Southern University Jaguars will return to The Bluff for their Homecoming game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday at 6 p.m. The team is 2-3 and will try to overcome its recent loss to Jackson State — coach Marshall Faulk will share practice insights soon.

Former LSU pitcher Kade Anderson has been named Minor League Baseball's Debut of the Year by MLB Network; he earned the accolade & was also recognized as Minor League Pitching Prospect of the Year after a standout season with the Arkansas Travelers, debuting with the Mariners on Aug. 22.