Good morning, Baton Rouge.

A restaurant in downtown Baton Rouge is serving more than good food as it works to build community with its unique approach to cuisine.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge started its 20th annual Women Build on Saturday to help build a new home for Ms. Shirley, a Baton Rouge grandmother of two, with women volunteers.

Construction will continue over the next eight to ten weeks — aiming to provide safe and affordable housing.

Two months after the explosion at Smitty's near the Tangipahoa River, Roseland residents remain worried about safety and mounting health concerns — they are asking local officials for answers.

Organizers of the Fifolet Halloween Parade warned that rising police security costs may force the upcoming 15th event on October 18 to be the last one as new measures now require paying about $13,600 for extra officers.

The group has seen fewer parade entries since 2020 and is struggling with a $62,000 budget, so it will soon decide if future events can be financially sustained.

Voters in a portion of Assumption Parish elected school board member Alexis Boutain to a permanent post on October 11.

Boutain, who was appointed last winter (after longtime board member Electa Fletcher Mickens died), defeated challenger Chelsie Rodrigue by a 79% to 21% margin.

The Atlantic Hurricane season of 2025 has spared Louisiana from landfalling storms while this week marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Delta’s 2020 landfall.

In that year, tropical storm-force winds cut power to over 75,000 homes in East Baton Rouge Parish and heavy rains led to flooding along the Comite River — similar impacts were seen in West Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parishes.

Voters in Denham Springs approved a parks tax renewal Saturday, raising about $4.25 million a year for 10 years by a 62% to 38% vote after previously rejecting the plan last December.

The assessor's office said the current tax will fund the park system through 2026—results were reported from 26 of 27 precincts.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly held a post-game conference following the LSU vs. South Carolina contest—he previewed the next LSU game scheduled for Monday at noon.

LSU fans gathered today at Alex Box Stadium for the Unsupervised Misfits tailgate as part of homecoming, moving from Touchdown Village because of construction.

Leaders like Cody Ghiggia and Michael Cormier said they plan to upgrade their party bus — TUB 2.0 — next season while many LSU graduates shared in long-standing traditions.

Bethune-Cookman beat Southern 45-14 in Daytona Beach, marking the first win over the Jaguars as Southern fell to 1-5 on the season — the Wildcats scored 38 straight points after Southern took an early lead with a 71-yard touchdown pass.

At Death Valley, LSU secured a 3-0 early lead over South Carolina when defensive end Patrick Payton recovered a fumble on the Gamecocks’ first play to set up a field goal & the SEC Network broadcast the game to local fans.

This strong defensive play marked a promising start for the Tigers in their contest.

LSU, with a 4-1 record overall and 1-1 in SEC play, will host South Carolina at Death Valley on Saturday night at 6:45 p.m. South Carolina—led by quarterback LaNorris Sellers who has passed for 886 yards this season—will try to beat LSU, which holds a 20-2-1 all-time series lead.

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.

Louisiana Book Festival

09:00 AM-06:00 PM — State Library of Louisiana — Check Official Website — Celebrate literature with engaging activities, book signings, and discussions for readers of all ages.