Mayor-President’s Operations Center on Harding

Mayor-President’s Operations Center on Harding

Inside the Command Center During  Hurricane Isaac’s Romp Through BR David Barrow, Assistant to Mayor of City of Central   [Editor’s Note: David Barrow represented the City of Central at the EBR Mayor-President’s command center on Harding Boulevard during Hurricane Isaac.  The Capital City News asked him to explain what went on inside that command center.] […]

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$58 Million Facility for Magnet School Program

$58 Million Facility for Magnet School Program

Newly-Renovated Baton Rouge High Draws 500 to Dedication Ceremonies BATON ROUGE — The newly-restored and greatly-expanded Baton Rouge Magnet High School was formally dedicated in ceremonies Thursday, Aug. 23 on the steps in front of the historic school.  The $58 million project is the hallmark of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system.  Since becoming a […]

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3-R’s for the Future — Romney, Ryan and Rubio

3-R’s for the Future — Romney, Ryan and Rubio

All Three Men Could Be President Some Day But Recent Court Decisions Could Re-Elect Obama by Woody Jenkins, editor BATON ROUGE — Conservative Republicans got most of what they were looking for at the Republican National Convention last week in Tampa — with the nomination of Gov. Mitt Romney for President and Congressman Paul Ryan for Vice President. […]

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U. S. Chamber Affiliates with  New Chamber

U. S. Chamber Affiliates with New Chamber

BATON ROUGE — The United States Chamber of Commerce has announced its affiliation with the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish. As a result, members of the local Chamber will automatically be members of the U.S. Chamber and enjoy all member benefits without additional cost, Chamber EBR executive director Bob Breaux said. The […]

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Prep Football: Coach Sid Says Best Wins Don’t Always Come on Friday Nights

Prep Football: Coach Sid Says Best Wins Don’t Always Come on Friday Nights

CENTRAL — Central High head football coach Sid Edwards was honored recently as a Louisiana Sports Legend, the only high school coach ever to receive the honor.  Two years ago, he was named Louisiana’s 5A Coach of the Year.  Ironically, this is a coach who rarely talks about football — even to his players.  He […]

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Twice Adopted

Twice Adopted

Mayor Pro-Tem Was Adopted Twice by Age 16 BATON ROUGE —  The future didn’t look very bright for the little boy born to a 16-year-old unwed mother on Dec. 31, 1948, in the small North Louisiana community of Weston. That wasn’t something that was accepted, and babies like that were often given away.But the mother was the […]

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New Chamber Holds Chick-fil-A Day

New Chamber Holds Chick-fil-A Day

BATON ROUGE — Several weeks ago, gay rights organizations announced a nationwide boycott of Chick-fil-A restaurants after the restaurant chain’s CEO said he favors traditional marriage. That led the newly-formed Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish to declare Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, as Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day in Baton Rouge.  The result was an unprecedented […]

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Integrity Glass Offers Quality and Price

Integrity Glass Offers Quality and Price

BATON ROUGE — Integrity Glass Works offers a vast range of services from custom heavy shower doors to automobile windshields to all glass needs in the highest quality residential and commercial construction projects. Need a customized mirror for your home? Choose from a lavish selection of frames.  If you don’t find the frame you are looking […]

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Heisman Winner Billy Cannon Leads Athletes Honored as Sports Legends

Heisman Winner Billy Cannon Leads Athletes Honored as Sports Legends

BATON ROUGE — LSU All-American and Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon led a group of 35 Louisiana Sports Legends honored at a banquet at the Lod Cook Center at LSU last month. The event was sponsored by BIC magazine, which has published Louisiana Sports Legends and Heroes. Cannon led the 1958 LSU Tigers to a national […]

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What’s Happening in the Capital Area

What’s Happening in the Capital Area

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the Capital area: Tuesday, August 21 • “Ask the Doctor” • 12 noon Dr. Stephen Jones, Lane Family Practice and Sports Medicine, will discuss ways to prevent and treat the most common weekend warrior injuries during an “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn session in the staff development […]

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