School zones will be in effect across Baton Rouge and strictly enforced starting tomorrow morning (August 8).

School Crossing Guards will be out early in the morning and motorists are urged to exercise caution around schools and bus stops. The 20 mph school zone will be in effect in marked areas between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and again from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted via signage.

In particular there are two schools in Baton Rouge (Dalton Elementary, and Glen Oaks Middle) that are under state jurisdiction along with all Catholic Schools (St Thomas Moore and St Francis Xavier). Their dismissal times differ from those in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.

BATON ROUGE – As one of his final duties as chancellor, Michael V. Martin presided over LSU’s 278th commencement exercises, where 686 students received degrees and alumnus and actor Michael Papajohn delivered the commencement address.

In recognition of his time serving as LSU’s eighth chancellor, interim LSU System President William Jenkins recognized Martin with a proclamation of his four years on campus and presented him with a University Medal.

“Chancellor Michael V. Martin, Louisiana State University is pleased and privilege to honor you for extraordinary, distinguished and steadfast leadership as LSU’s eighth chancellor,” Jenkins read from a citation honoring Martin.

The citation ended with “Therefore, it is with the greatest of pleasure that Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College presents you with this citation for the university medal with deepest gratitude for your outstanding leadership, abiding service and indefatigable Tiger spirit.”

Saturday, Aug. 4

9 am – Community Health Awareness Day at Allen Chapel A.M.E Chapel, 6175 Scenic Highway, with school supplies, face painting, space walks, food, HIV/AIDS testing, and presentations by orthopedic, dentist, and  health educators.

10 a.m. -  Back to School Give-A-Way at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 4400 Gus Young Ave., hosted by District 7 Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle.  To participate or donate supplies, contact at 225-389-3182 or cdmarcelle@brgov.com.

10 a.m. – A Family Affair: A Back to School Giveaway at the Anna T. Jordan Community Park, 1750 Stilt St.., in Scotlandville. The Louisiana Black Alliance for Educational Options will give school supplies to the first 300 students. Parents will receive information on healthcare, job training, and financial literacy.