Good morning, Baton Rouge.

Better in BTR launched a resource hub Monday, offering free branding tools such as logo assets, usage guidelines, and social media templates for Capitol area businesses & community organizations.

The open-source platform aims to foster a shared narrative that builds local pride and attracts young talent.

A new hookah cafe & community wellness store will open after converting a retail space at 228 W.

CHIMES ST. near LSU's North Gates. The project, led by Kwane Douglas and approved by East Baton Rouge Parish, offers prepared food with vegan options to serve local customers soon.

The Annual Louisiana Bourbon Festival returns Saturday, Oct.

24, with bourbon tastings, live music, and family friendly events in Baton Rouge. Locals have a chance to enjoy a day of community celebration and fun.

Curtain Call for Change will offer local young people the chance to develop their skills in the performing arts at an upcoming community event & organizers plan to share further details soon.

The Louisiana Board of Regents says colleges face a $4 billion deferred maintenance backlog with buildings averaging over 60 years old.

Gordian will present its findings at the meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Southern University.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) marked 10 years as a university yesterday when it evolved from Our Lady of the Lake College through expanded advanced degree programs and three schools in Baton Rouge.

The milestone affirmed the institution's Catholic and Franciscan roots.

At Saturday's LSU football game, Tyhlar Holliway from Shreveport was crowned homecoming queen during the Tigers' win over Mississippi State.

The senior running a HEART campaign said she won for her village and aims to boost community volunteerism while honoring first generation & Black students.

LSU’s homecoming king Jaylen Pruiett aimed to expand community service Saturdays and open channels with the Student Health Center to better support students.

Crowned on Saturday during LSU’s win against Mississippi State, he now plans a legacy that empowers the campus community.

Louisianans removed 68 tons of litter from local waterways last month with over 4,300 volunteers cleaning 327 events across 51 parishes, as announced Monday by Keep Louisiana Beautiful.

The Love Our Waterways campaign promotes ongoing community efforts to preserve rivers, lakes, bayous, and shorelines (statewide cleanup).

Mayor President Sid Edwards said Monday that 21 MOVEBR accessibility projects have been completed across the parish.

The projects fixed 2,693 ADA non-compliance issues + upgraded 192 intersections, including 12 downtown intersections with audible pushbuttons.

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw four touchdown passes to help the Tigers shut out Mississippi State 31-0 at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Oct.

17. Coach Lane Kiffin's team will face Auburn next Saturday morning at 11 a.m.

The Saints ended their three-game losing streak with a 34-27 win over the Giants on Oct.

18 at MetLife Stadium. They now fly to France to face the Steelers on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. CT (Stade de France in Saint-Denis).

LSU beat Mississippi State 31-0 at Death Valley on Monday — the No. 18 Tigers will head to Auburn for a second 11 a.m. kickoff Saturday as Coach Lane Kiffin is set to discuss preparations after Monday’s practice.