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Hello Baton Rouge! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Baton Rouge's arts market is boosting local creatives and startups
  • How LSU's season opener turned Baton Rouge into a celebrity magnet

Also on today's calendar: CAPRI's Second Chance Tuesday!! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 95, low: 76.
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local artists showcase work at Baton Rouge arts market (louisianafirstnews.com) — Local artists and small business owners in Baton Rouge used the Baton Rouge Arts Market to showcase their work and meet customers face-to-face. Vendors say the market fills a real need for more creative spaces in the city, helping new businesses build audiences and personal connections that are hard to achieve online or in traditional retail settings.
   

• Brooks Nader Goes Viral Twice in One Day at LSU as Baton Rouge Turns Into a Celebrity Circus (whereisthebuzz.com) — Baton Rouge and LSU fans saw hometown model Brooks Nader go viral twice in one day, first on ESPN's College GameDay and later walking with new coach Lane Kiffin into Tiger Stadium. The Clemson matchup drew huge celebrity attention, with LSU officials calling it the biggest media and star presence in the stadium's long history.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday September 7
  • Baker JV Football @ Port Allen →
    Port Allen High School, 3553 Rosedale Rd, Port Allen
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 8
  • VB vs Walker FR/JV/V
    Brusly High School Brusly, LA 70719
    4:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • VB vs Cecilia FR/JV/V
    Brusly High School Brusly, LA 70719
    4:00 pm
  • Football v. NORTHWESTERN 5, 6 PM
    Brusly Middle School Brusly, LA 70719
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Three Distinguished Faculty Members Named LSU Boyd Professors —Ernie Ballard Read on Patch
  • This morning, approximately 30 AKA girls met keep Tiger Town beautiful to Clean Up Airline at Florida.
    We had a great time and we picked up 19 Contractor bags of garbage, car parts and lumber! Thanks for your help ladies !!! (Nextdoor Summa Court)
  • Found Cat
    This cat showed up at my house 3 nights ago. Super sweet, but relentlessly trying to come inside and make me her new owner, lol. I have 2 dogs and a… (Nextdoor Old Goodwood)
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Hilton Baton Rouge - Night Auditor in Baton Rouge. Apply here.
  • Ochsner Health posted a job opening for Greeter/Concierge - Float in Baton Rouge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baton Rouge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Port Allen

Baker

  • 2026 Sportsline Friday Nite: Week 1 (wafb.com)

Denham Springs

  • Livingston Parish pres. apologizes for posts attacking elected officials made by people aligned with his administration (wbrz.com)
  • Boil water advisory lifted in Denham Springs' Magnolia Estates neighborhood after water main repairs (wbrz.com)
  • Louisiana social worker stabbed, killed in attempted murder-suicide would 'always give everything' (nola.com)

Ok Baton Rouge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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