Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Woman’s Hospital hosted its annual Light to Remember walk and vigil on Oct.

15 at its main campus in Baton Rouge. Community members gathered to honor local history and promote unity.

The Planet Fitness team in Prairieville recently held a community cleanup led by club manager Jessica Lavergne along with volunteers.

They removed 10 to 11 extra-large bags of trash in partnership with Keep Tiger Town Beautiful — although rain shortened the two-hour session.

Baton Rouge Corvette Club members and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center staff celebrated Michelle Guarisco’s treatment success after scans showed no evidence of cancer.

Guarisco (after chemotherapy and surgery) rang the bell at Essen Lane as 18 Corvettes paraded in her honor.

McDonald's will launch its Fry Aid pop-up near LSU on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 120 to 124 W.

Chimes St. — offering gift cards to students for a fast-food recharge during Homecoming.

The Bayou Bijou event celebrates Louisiana’s film history with screenings & interactive exhibits in downtown Baton Rouge, giving locals a chance to experience the state’s rich cinematic traditions.

LSU Homecoming week kicked off Oct.

15 with a lively block party on Sorority Row hosted by (IFC and PHC) that offered free food and live music, and later students gathered at the Student Union for a silent disco and creative game-day outfit station.

LSU Museum of Art is hosting Southern Gothic After Hours featuring art, bites + bats and invites guests to wear Gothic-inspired costumes for a unique evening.

More details are available on the museum website.

The LSU African Student Organization hosted a Nigerian Independence Day event that united African and African American students on campus and offered opportunities for professional development + learning about African history through dances, food, and cultural activities.

President Cliff Barton previewed the 53-year legacy of fair magic at the return of the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair (coming soon), promising rides, food, and community celebration for local families.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will host the People of Hope Museum at St. George Catholic Church and School from Oct.

23 to Oct. 25 (free for all attendees). The museum features over 40 video storytelling projects and interactive experiences on poverty and community action.

LSU Student Senate proposed a bill (Student Government Resolution 4) during their Oct.

14 meeting at Capital Chambers to urge the Board of Supervisors to respect student self-governance after they halted ranked-choice voting. The bill will be reviewed by the Rules Committee on Tuesday and voted on by the senate on Wednesday if it passes.

Myles Road Bridge reopened to traffic in White Castle yesterday — the project finished early as crews replaced a key section, and Parish officials thanked workers for meeting the end-of-year goal ahead of schedule.

The Savannah Bananas are set to bring their fast-paced Banana Ball to Baton Rouge on March 4 and 6 as part of their 2027 Banana Ball World Tour.

The exhibition games will take place at LSU's Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium.

The Baton Rouge Kingfish return to Raising Cane’s River Center today with a season opener that revives a team name cherished since the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Fans can look forward to an exciting game that bridges past glory with a fresh start.