Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Families attended Rotolo's Pizzeria last Sunday for a Trunk or Treat event that celebrated the Halloween spirit and brought neighbors together.

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honor urged residents today to review their preparedness plans and stock up on food and water (three to five days' supply) as hurricane season nears its end and warned a storm could develop in the Gulf.

The Louisiana Parole Project was awarded a $995,000 grant from BlackRock Future Builders to launch its Second Chance Pathways program, which will help formerly incarcerated individuals find stable jobs and secure housing (including job training, transportation, and work clothes) to meet local workforce needs.

The first Sundays in St. George concert took place yesterday at Highland Road Park, where the Baton Rouge Arts Council showcased band Phat Hat alongside local vendors and artists.

Another concert is scheduled for next Sunday, Oct. 18.

Gas prices in Baton Rouge remain at about $3.92 a gallon despite nearly 69 percent of Gulf oil production shutting down after Hurricane Isaias; the Energy Department authorized up to 4 million barrels of emergency oil exchanges as companies restart production (drivers say rising costs may strain budgets).

Thirteen candidates are running for five open Ascension Parish School Board seats as term limits force a turnover on the board; five incumbents are unopposed while vice president Marty Burgeois faces a challenger.

Early voting runs Oct. 20 – 27 with Election Day scheduled for Nov. 3.

Sam Gallo, a 97-year-old disabled veteran, still awaits VA approval for a voice-to-text phone he needs after three months of waiting despite paying out-of-pocket for service.

The VA has offered equipment he does not require + instead requires him to attend speech therapy before granting the essential technology.

Latonya Rodney, a two-time breast cancer survivor, underwent a double mastectomy in June after her cancer returned and now helps other women by joining them during doctor appointments.

She spends her days with family and at church, proving that every day is a gift.

On Oct. 11, Kentucky was fined $500,000 by the SEC after fans rushed the field following its 35-34 overtime win over LSU at Kroger Field.

The fine will be paid to LSU per league policy & officials confirmed the decision.

LSU football lost to Kentucky 35-34 in overtime, extending its losing streak in Lexington (nearly 25 years).

Coach Lane Kiffin cited special teams mistakes and missed opportunities while the Tigers now prepare for tough home matchups.