Abigail Whitam

BATON ROUGE - The 2026-27 LSU football season officially kicks off Saturday night under the leadership of head coach Lane Kiffin with a primetime game in Death Valley against Clemson. LSU's campus will be crowded with thousands of fans starting as early as Friday night, with many making their way into the Quad to secure a spot for the College Gameday broadcast. This week's guest picker is Louisiana native and country music star Lainey Wilson.

in News Source: WBRZ BATON ROUGE - Officials are reminding people to put safety first as millions of Americans hit the roads and head to the water for the Labor Day holiday. AAA expects heavy highway congestion throughout the weekend. Drivers are urged to leave early, avoid distractions and never drive impaired. For those heading to the lake, officials say life jackets should be kept on hand. Drownings remain the leading cause of boating accidents.

DENHAM SPRINGS - First Tuesday is turning four years old and marking the milestone by expanding into Denham Springs and continuing to engage the next generation of volunteers. The organization, which brings businesses, volunteers and nonprofits together to serve the community, is set to hold its September service day on Sept. 1. Nearly 200 volunteers are expected to serve across Greater Baton Rouge and Denham Springs.