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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. John Bel Edwards outlined his views before the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge last week. Many members of the conservative, mostly Republican group of business owners were surprised and impressed by Edwards’ stand on the issues.  He received a rousing ovation at the end of his talk. Edwards spoke […]

Here are some predictions on the proposed City of St. George: Prediction #1. The supporters of St. George will turn in enough signatures to the Registrar of Voters, and the petition will be certified. Prediction #2. Mary Olive Pierson will file suit on behalf of the Metro Council to keep the vote on incorporation from […]

The Baton Rouge area will have a new radio station this summer.  The Mighty WSGX 95.1 FM will sign on the air on Friday, July 3, according to Cecil Cavanaugh, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge, which owns the license for the new station. WSGX will cover Baton Rouge and the proposed […]

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has thrown its support behind the petition drive to put the incorporation of the proposed City of St. George on the election ballot this fall. Republican chairman Woody Jenkins said, “Our position is simple.  Under state law, the people of St. George have the legal right to […]

Supporters of the proposed City of St. George have until Thursday, May 28 to turn in enough valid signatures to trigger a referendum on incorporating the new city in this fall’s elections. St. George supporters will need a total of 17,859 signatures. In March, Registrar of Voters Elaine Lamb certified 15,165, leaving organizers 2,694 short.  […]

The annual Patriots Day luncheon will be at 12 noon on Friday, April 17 at the Rural Life Museum, 4560 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge.  The event is sponsored by the American Judicial Alliance and retired Baton Rouge Judge Darrell White.  Attendees always say it is one of the best events of the year. For […]

East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court Doug Welborn told the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon that his office is all about customer service. In his Annual Report to the People of the Parish, Welborn said, “We strive to be a user-friendly office with a special emphasis on customer service, embracing technological advances but making sure […]

The Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge plans to launch a new radio station in Baton Rouge this June — the Mighty WSGX 95.1 FM. The station’s format will be that of a Top 40 station from the 1950’s, 1960’s, and 1970’s.  It will feature news on the hour and half hour, classic rock […]

The four major candidates for Louisiana governor in the Oct. 24 open primary brought their campaigns to Baton Rouge Tuesday for a gubernatorial forum on small business sponsored by the National Federation of Independent Business, the Louisiana Restaurant Association, and the Louisiana Retailers Association. The four candidates — one Democrat (John Bel Edwards) and three […]

District Attorney Hillar Moore told the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge his office has been working closely with the Sheriff, Baton Rouge police chief, superintendent of State Police, and federal authorities to attack violent crime in the parish. Violent Crime. The DA’s Violent Crime Unit was created in 2010 and works with all […]