Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Former Olympian Danielle Scott (with 1,417 losses) recounted her journey developing a champion mindset at a prayer luncheon held Friday, Oct.

9 at First Baptist Church in Zachary, where her message urged local educators, leaders and youth to keep improving.

A Prairieville resident won $2 million in the Oct.

5 Powerball drawing after buying his ticket at Delaunes Supermarket on La. 431 in Saint Amant. Charles Moore—who matched all white ball numbers and the Power Play option—claimed $1.46 million at lottery headquarters on Oct. 7 after withholdings.

More than 1,000 women gathered on Oct.

12 at River Center Theatre for the YMCA Empowerment Summit, which celebrated empowerment and community support.

A ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Monday marked the completion of upgrades to Alsen Park, including a new playground, 600 feet of sidewalks & a pavilion that aim to create a more welcoming space for local families.

Grace Life Fellowship and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office hosted National Faith and Blue Night Monday — an event that united community members with law enforcement through games using patrol cars and SRT trucks, and included a blessing of deputies' badges.

A new playground, 600 feet of sidewalks and a pavilion opened at Alsen Park with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Oct.

12 (designed to create a welcoming space for families).

Yesterday, National Gumbo Day was celebrated in Baton Rouge when the Louisiana Culinary Institute hosted a cooking class to perfect gumbo recipes that honor local flavor (including French-inspired roux and West African okra).

The City of St. George launched a free concert series—Sundays in St. George—to offer live music for local residents.

Details on dates and venues will be shared soon.

Voting for Homecoming King and Queen is underway from Oct.

5 to Oct. 12 among 12 LSU seniors; the winners will be crowned at halftime during the game at Tiger Stadium on Saturday at 11 a.m.

LSU Tigers, ranked 22 after an overtime loss to Kentucky, will host Mississippi State at Tiger Stadium at 11 a.m. Saturday + coach Lane Kiffin is set to share the team’s recovery plan after Monday's practice.

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor’s playing status remains uncertain due to a foot injury from the Oct.

3 game against Alabama — a decision on his availability for Saturday’s LSU game in Baton Rouge will be made later this week.