Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Help and Hope of Ascension and 411 for Women have joined forces to educate the public and support survivors of domestic violence in Baton Rouge.

They will hold a Resilience Rising March on October 11 in Gonzales and a fundraising run/walk on October 19 at Independence Community Park to raise $25,000 for a new community center—an effort to drive policy change.

The nonprofit 2 The People will host a free family resource fair on Oct.

11 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church on 185 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive, where families can attend workshops on parenting, health, education, and financial literacy. Childcare and lunch will be provided — registration is encouraged — to help connect families with essential services.

Today, the annual Livingston Parish Fair continues at the fairgrounds on 19869 Fairgrounds Road and runs through Oct.

12. The event offers carnival rides, live music, and fair food + fun activities for local families.

Var's Pizza closed along Perkins Road after a little more than a year in business — the shop announced its closure on October 8 with a sign that did not give a reason.

Restaurant 1796 in St. Francisville partnered with Iverstine Butcher to host Steak Night Al Fresco every Tuesday in October from 5 to 8 p.m.—guests will enjoy open-fire grilled steaks and bottomless wine in The Myrtles courtyard.

The event creates a relaxed, backyard barbecue vibe for fall evenings.

The body of fallen Iberville Parish Sheriff Deputy Charles W.

Riley was escorted from Broussard to the Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales on Wednesday after he was shot while interrogating a suspect on Monday at the Iberville Parish Courthouse in Plaquemine — many citizens lined the route to pay their respects.

Two LSU engineering students, Hobbs McAllister and Gabriela Theis Marchan, received the Donald W.

Clayton Graduate Assistantship Award at the engineering building in Baton Rouge on Feb. 8, 2024—lowering financial burdens for their advanced degrees. McAllister’s stipend started at $28,000 while Theis Marchan’s began at $40,000 in her first year.

East Feliciana STEAM Academy student Daniel Brumfield grew and showcased a sweet potato on September 18 as part of his Intro to STEM Pathways course.

Principal Kenyetta Washington said the project taught responsibility and problem-solving — linking science to agriculture.

A Baton Rouge father created the Leslie Elaine Guedry Memorial Endowed Scholarship by donating $23,000 to the Nicholls Foundation to honor his late daughter who served as a speech therapist in local schools.

The scholarship will award $1,000 annually to full-time Nicholls State University students from Ascension Catholic or Assumption High School studying communicative disorders — the committee and a family appointee will select each year's winners.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill asked the Department of Justice on Sept.

24 to drop a $128 million lawsuit against insurers over an oil spill that has leaked from a Taylor Energy platform since 2004—she said the lawsuit harms local energy production and could limit future oil spill coverage.

West Baton Rouge voters will decide next month if they want to renew the drainage tax that failed before—this decision may affect local funding for drainage improvements.

Kurt Wall was confirmed by the Senate on Oct 7—winning a 51-47 vote for a four-year term as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District.

He is a longtime prosecutor from Livingston Parish and will manage federal prosecutions and represent the U.S. in civil cases.

Dominick Michael with Southland Band

9 PM - 1 AM — Texas Club — Ticketed event — Enjoy live music from Dominick Michael and his band in a vibrant atmosphere.

27th Annual Scrabble Challenge

Join us at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 16th, for an evening of fun as L'Auberge Casino & Hotel hosts our annual Scrabble Challenge. The event includes 3 rounds of 'just for fun' team Scrabble play, a silent auction, wine cork pull, 50/50 cash split raffle, with buffet and beverages.

Boo at the Zoo

All day — BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo — Check for ticket details — Experience festive photo opportunities and princess character meet and greets amidst Halloween-themed displays.

The Addams Family Musical

7:30-9:00 p.m. — River Center Theatre for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a devilishly delightful musical comedy featuring everyone's favorite creepy, kooky family.

Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

8-11 p.m. — Chelsea's Live — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the iconic sounds of Led Zeppelin with a tribute experience marking their 30th anniversary.

Halloween Costume Party

8 PM — WingBar and Daiquiris — $5 General Admission — Enjoy a spooky night with wings, drinks, and a cash prize for the best costume.

An Evening with Josh Gates

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Tickets available — Explore ghost stories, monsters, and thrilling adventures with the Emmy-nominated host.

Family Fright Night: Halloween Concert in the Cosmos

Spooky Concert in the Cosmos — Evening — Louisiana Art & Science Museum — Check event pricing — Enjoy classic Halloween movies and tunes with stunning visuals in the planetarium.

Blackberry Smoke Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Raising Cane's River Center — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with Blackberry Smoke, known for their soulful Southern rock sound.

Ozzmosis Tribute Event

7-10 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge — Tickets required — Experience the legendary music of Ozzy Osbourne performed by top musicians.