🌱 Patch AM: What you need to know before heading to the Greater Baton Rouge Fair

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In today's newsletter:

• What you need to know before heading to the Greater Baton Rouge Fair
• Who are the three finalists to lead Southern University's system?
• Will East Baton Rouge raise your 911 fee to $2 a month?

Also on today's calendar: ACT Practice Test (the New ACT) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 62.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greater Baton Rouge State Fair opens Oct. 22: Everything to know about tickets, entertainment, food (louisianafirstnews.com) — Baton Rouge residents can start planning now for the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, running Oct. 22 through Nov. 1 on Airline Highway with rides, concerts, livestock shows, and a huge food lineup. Early-bird combo tickets are available through Oct. 21, and organizers stress that every ticket helps fund local scholarships, endowments, and grants that support families and nonprofits across the area.
   

2. Southern University president search narrows to three finalists (wafb.com) — Southern University officials in Baton Rouge have narrowed their search for the next Southern University System president to three finalists, who will now interview with the Board of Supervisors. The decision will shape leadership for the system's local campuses, research priorities, and community partnerships, with Baton Rouge residents likely to feel the impact in academics, jobs, and regional outreach.
   

3. Your phone bill could go up 75 cents under East Baton Rouge 911 fee proposal (wafb.com) — East Baton Rouge Parish residents in Baton Rouge could soon pay up to 75 cents more per month on phone bills if a proposed 911 fee increase is approved. Officials say the money funds critical dispatch technology and backup centers, while a citizen advocate questions added costs. A public hearing and board vote are set for Oct. 21 at the Sheriff's Office headquarters.
   

4. Preparing to Respond to Hurricane Isaias (samaritanspurse.org) — Baton Rouge is serving as a staging hub for Samaritan's Purse disaster assessment teams as Hurricane Isaias nears the Gulf Coast with dangerous winds, rain, and storm surge. While landfall is expected near Florida's panhandle, teams based in Baton Rouge will quickly move into hard-hit communities after the storm, with local residents invited to watch for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
   

5. 'The kids still need me': East Baton Rouge educators celebrate more than 50 years of service (wafb.com) — Two longtime East Baton Rouge Parish educators in Baton Rouge have been honored for more than half a century of service, highlighting the deep commitment found in local schools. They were among 22 employees recognized for 50-plus years in education, celebrated for their dedication to students despite changing times. Their stories underscore how veteran staff continue supporting local children every day.
   

📸 Around Baton Rouge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baton Rouge

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• 10/10: iLiaka, Hard Crush, & Punk in Pink →
  Mid City Ballroom, 136 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• ACT Practice Test (the New ACT) →
  9:00 am
• Candlelight: Tribute to Queen →
  Louisiana's Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge
  6:00 pm
• Silly Rabbit Comedy Club Presents Ronnie Jordan →
  Silly Rabbit Comedy Club, 9945 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge
  8:00 pm
• Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons →
  Louisiana's Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge
  8:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• Public Session Mixed Music →
  Skate Galaxy, 12828 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge
  1:00 pm
• Walking Meditation with Mystery →
  The Red Shoes, 2303 Government Street, Baton Rouge
  2:00 pm
• Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting →
  South Branch Library, East Baton Rouge Parish Library System, 2210 Glasgow Avenue, Baton Rouge
  2:30 pm
• Fresh Blendz Presents Soul Sundays →
  Classic Vinyls Record Shop, 11903 Coursey Boulevard, Baton Rouge
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• CAPRI's Second Chance Tuesday Job & Resource Fair!! →
  EBRPL - Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge
  2:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• The Bridal Reset →
  Blush Bridal Salon, 3937 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• SAT Practice Test (Computer Adaptive Test) →
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please help I lost my dog Stella.
  I live in Oak Hills. Please call me if you see here. 225-573-7748. She may be injured. She is very friendly. (Nextdoor Oak Hills Place)
• Good morning, this painting inspired by my latest trip to croatia, visiting plitvice world Heritage national park.
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• Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper in Baton Rouge. Apply here.
• Carmax Corporation posted a job opening for Flow Inventory Associate in Baton Rouge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baton Rouge here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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