Good morning, Lafayette.

Good Chop is offering new subscribers free Top Sirloin, Ranch, or Tri Tip steaks for life + $100 off the first five boxes ahead of Labor Day cookouts in Lafayette.

The subscription delivers premium meat from American sources and the deal is available for a limited time.

Today, Lafayette’s longest-running free community concert series launched its fall season at Parc Sans Souci, featuring the Pride of Acadiana marching band & the Vermilionaires as UL Athletics & UL Alumni Association joined the celebrations.

The event aimed to show students and visitors a new side of downtown.

Love Our Waterways will launch Tuesday, Sept.

1 to reduce litter in rivers, streams, and bayous. Lt. Gov. Nungesser said it costs about ($100 million) a year to keep waterways clean while Keep Lafayette Beautiful hosts a cleanup at Camellia Bridge Canoe and Kayak Launch on Sept. 13.

State records reveal that Louisiana officials signed NDAs with Tesla (Elon Musk's company) and Oracle as part of new state laws and SpaceX's $100 billion facility deal unveiled this week in Vermilion Parish; details for Tesla's agreement remain unclear.

Baxter International recalled three lots of IV bags possibly contaminated with fiberglass and stainless steel particles that were distributed from July 31 to Aug.

3 to healthcare providers, including facilities in our area. The FDA advised stopping use and returning the units, and no adverse events were reported as of Aug. 25.

LSU football is allowed to sign former NFL players after a court order lets coach Lane Kiffin add players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris—and LSU men's basketball can sign RJ Luis as teams prepare for upcoming games.

UL baseball's home is now named Tony Robichaux Park — renaming Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park — honoring the coach who built a legacy with 914 wins and 12 NCAA regional appearances; the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors approved the change, and contributions will fund baseball programs.