Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge restaurant group Byronz now offers food at BRCC's Mid City campus.

The service began Friday, Oct. 2 and gives new meal options for students and visitors.

Two local healthcare providers — longtime friends — launched Southern Chicks Cafe and Daiquiris on Florida Boulevard to serve soul food including fried chicken, catfish and red beans; they aim to bring hearty meals cooked with care to Baton Rouge.

Cheba Hut opened its second location on Friday along Village Market Street at Long Farm Village—hosting giveaways like custom T-shirts, mural posters, and a year of free food for the 420th customer while serving signature toasted subs daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Southern University's Code Blue cheerleading group began in 2019 from one social media video and has grown into a campus-wide stomp and shake team that performs today — offering inclusive opportunities for students to cheer creatively.

Pediatrician Heidi Schumacher addressed the Rotary Club, noting that chronic absenteeism in East Baton Rouge schools remains high even after some improvement from COVID.

She urged community partners to work together to support student attendance (a key factor in children's academic and health success).

Southern University ends its homecoming week today as the Jaguars host the Golden Lions at A.W.

Mumford Stadium, finishing days of spirited festivities and campus pride.

A clinical trial at Mary Bird Perkins is testing a new antibody drug conjugate that directs chemotherapy right to hormone-positive breast cancer cells (three patients have enrolled so far).

Enrollment ends mid-October as doctors look to see if this treatment can reduce side effects compared to standard methods.

Whitney Brooks, a Baton Rouge native facing stage four breast cancer and a 90-day hospice prognosis, is sharing her story to encourage women not to delay noticing changes.

Diagnosed first at 27 after a lump was found at 25, she hopes her experience helps others seek care early.

Magpie Café on Perkins Road near LSU is serving fall drinks and homemade Pop Tarts through November.

The café offers flavors like pumpkin spice and crème brûlée.

The LSU Tigers are hosting the McNeese State Cowboys today at 6:45 p.m. in Tiger Stadium — rain is expected to persist beyond kickoff, and researchers point to the team’s strong historical performance in wet conditions.

Southern University's homecoming week culminates today as the Jaguars host the Golden Lions at A.W.

Mumford Stadium. Campus police shared safety and traffic reminders for the game.