Good morning, Baton Rouge.

The Livingston Parish Fair continues through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Livingston — the event offers food, rides, games, a livestock show and a rodeo for neighbors to enjoy.

Livingston Parish law enforcement and first responders are driving pink-wrapped vehicles for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to help fund research and support survivors.

The decorated vehicles with QR codes for donations will be seen at community events including the Denham Springs Main Street Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 10.

REV Fiber is expanding high-speed fiber-optic internet to over 2,800 homes and businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish — a project funded under the BEAD program and underway in Central.

The project will boost local connectivity.

Fat Boy’s Pizza on LSU campus has improved its game day routine by setting up a pre-game tent on Saturdays to handle high order volumes (Director of Operations Brandon Wigglesworth noted nearly record sales during a Clemson game) and reduce wait times.

Prince St. Pizza opened today at 6556 Siegen Ln with a pizza cutting celebration featuring former MMA fighter Jon + Bones Jones; the NYC-born chain now serves thin pies and hearty Sicilian squares while showcasing local murals to blend New York flavor with Baton Rouge style.

The Louisiana State Archives hosted guided tours on Thursday that offered a behind-the-scenes look at its six sections, including record management and artifact preservation, with tours at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. (reservations were recommended).

A SmartAsset study released Thursday shows Louisiana workers spend an average of 19.7 hours per week on side hustles versus 13 hours nationally (pointing to ongoing financial strain).

Ascension Public Schools began building a new $6.2M office next to the current building at 1100 Webster St in Donaldsonville; scheduled for completion in December, 2027, the facility will include a board room for up to 100 people — demolition of the old office will follow to create a green space.

The Gonzales Library is hosting a life-sized I Spy scavenger hunt themed America 250 with three difficulty levels and small prizes, available during regular hours until Saturday.

It will also host 1776: A Day in the Life of Revolutionary America on Oct. 10 (featuring colonial games, crafts and reenactors).

Ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, Ascension Parish announced the temporary closure of Marvin Braud Boatway starting at 8 a.m. today—boat owners and mariners are advised to secure vessels and gear before the waterway reopens after safety evaluations.

Louisiana Department of Health is investing $37.7 million in rural healthcare by funding three programs—Rural Hero, Rural Clinician Credit Bank, and Grow Your Own—to link public universities with rural hospitals and clinics through Sept.

2029; applications for Year 2 funding open in November.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Health Clinic hosted a free health screening fair Thursday morning at 685 Louisiana Avenue in Port Allen.

WBR residents received flu shots, CPR training, and vital screenings (including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and BMI) along with food and Narcan demos.

Baton Rouge Clinic and WAFB held Pink for a Day on Oct.

8 as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, inviting community members to wear pink to honor survivors and raise awareness.

LSU’s former cornerback Patrick Peterson was named as the school’s representative in the 2026 SEC Football Legends Class, according to the Southeastern Conference.

He played from 2008 to 2010 and earned top awards like the Thorpe and Bednarik Awards + boosted his Baton Rouge legacy.