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Greetings Baton Rouge! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a vandalized Magnolia Cemetery tomb has locals worried.
  • When Drivin N Cryin will rock Chelsea's Live in Baton Rouge
  • When and where to see the Budweiser Clydesdales before LSU-Clemson.

Also on today's calendar: CAPRI's Second Chance Tuesday!! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Historic tomb desecrated at Baton Rouge cemetery (wafb.com) — A historic tomb at Magnolia Cemetery in Baton Rouge was recently vandalized, damaging a monument tied to one of Louisiana's most prominent early leaders. A local Civil War tour operator says the toppled gravestone could hurt heritage tourism and highlights long-standing maintenance issues at the city-owned cemetery, which BREC has yet to publicly address.
   

2. Drivin N Cryin Extend 2026 Tour With More Dates (ultimateclassicrock.com) — Atlanta rock band Drivin N Cryin will bring their 2026 tour and new album "Crushing Flowers" to Chelsea's Live in Baton Rouge on November 10. The long-running group, praised by fellow musicians for their genre-blending sound, is playing one of its most extensive tours in years, giving local fans a rare chance to see them live nearby.
   

3. Budweiser Clydesdales Coming to LSU-Clemson Game (k945.com) — Fans heading to Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge for Saturday's LSU-Clemson game can also catch the famous Budweiser Clydesdales joining the team and Golden Band from Tigerland on the traditional March Down Victory Hill. The horses' visit, tied to Anheuser-Busch's partnership with Folds of Honor, adds a patriotic twist to game day, with the march set for 4:34 p.m. before kickoff.
   

4. Felony threat: Louisiana's new campus weed law looms over tailgaters (wafb.com) — LSU students and fans in Baton Rouge face tougher penalties this season if they smoke marijuana on or near campus, with a new state law allowing up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. University officials say enforcement details won't be public, but emphasize that game day must stay family-friendly and that LSU remains a drug-free campus.
   

5. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs honors Gold Star families following 9/11 anniversary (cenlanow.com) — Gold Star families from across Louisiana are being honored at a free ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Gold Star Monument in Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park next to the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The event, held shortly after the 9/11 anniversary, features a keynote address, name-reading of fallen service members, and a picnic lunch, with RSVPs encouraged for planning.
   

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    Thursday September 3
  • BMS Open House
    Brusly Middle School Brusly, LA 70719
    5:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Fun Friday: Favorite Color Shirt
    Cohn Elementary School Port Allen, LA 70767
    7:00 am
  • Port Allen Varsity Football @ Brusly →
    Brusly High School, 658 N Vaughn Dr, Brusly
    7:00 pm
  • FB vs Port Allen
    Brusly High School Brusly, LA 70719
    7:00 pm

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  • Dr. Emily Flanagan Awarded Up to $3.55 Million NIH Grant to Study Infant Energy Balance and Early-Life Growth —Ernie Ballard Read on Patch
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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