Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Residents enjoyed a family-friendly day at Shenandoah Elementary's Fall Fest and 5K held on Saturday, Oct.

3, which supported the school. The event featured a petting zoo, inflatables, games, and a pumpkin-decorating contest.

Southern University concluded its homecoming week on Saturday with thousands of Jaguars joining campus events including a pep rally, step show, and block party at A.W.

Mumford Stadium. The celebration brought together students, alumni, and fans in an event that showcased traditions & community spirit.

Baton Rouge Parish Library hosted a hip hop night at the Main Library at Goodwood Saturday, Oct.

3, featuring five artists including St. Missy, Army of 2wo, Dontay McFly, KnightShift Krewe & International Bleuski. The concert series continues with jazz on Nov. 7 and rock on Dec. 12.

Baton Rouge Magnet High School reported eight students earned perfect ACT scores during the 2025-2026 testing year; school officials praised the achievement as a reflection of strong support from faculty and families (including names like Margaret Kantrow and Jacob Smith).

The LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts completed a $4 million renovation to its recital hall with adjustable acoustics including retractable curtains and banners, and it now bears the name of John Turner + Hango Fischer.

Construction began in Aug. 2025 and ended on Sept. 10; events are open to the public.

Tailgating was in full swing this weekend as LSU and Southern hosted home football games, drawing fans to festive events; alumni celebrated homecoming on Southern's campus while LSU tailgaters gathered outside the Parker Coliseum with creative displays.

LSU great Billy Cannon’s original Heisman trophy remains in a family trust (a 1980s handshake deal that kept it out of IRS hands) even though it was once displayed at TJ Ribs; LSU now borrows the original while a replica stays on campus.

LSU outpaced McNeese at Tiger Stadium on Saturday night with a 35-0 halftime lead after scoring touchdowns on several key drives.

Fans at Death Valley saw the Tigers build their advantage with strong, consistent play.