What’s Happening Around the Capital City

What’s Happening Around the Capital City

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the capital city: Thursday, March 21 • “Leadership-Preparedness In The New Normal” • 5 to 7 p.m. Secretary of State Tom Schedler  will launch the Old State Capitol Associates Speaker Series with special guest Lt. General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.).  You are invited to “Leadership Preparedness […]

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Blinded by Gunshot in 1986, State Trooper Continues to Inspire His Fellow Officers

Blinded by Gunshot in 1986, State Trooper Continues to Inspire His Fellow Officers

Trooper Bobby Smith to Speak April 5 at State Police Auditorium BATON ROUGE — In 1986, Louisiana State Trooper Bobby Smith was shot in the face and blinded in the line of duty on a Louisiana highway. As a result of his shooting and the aftermath of trauma, Bobby realized the need for law enforcement […]

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Central Bowling Wins District 5A

Central Bowling Wins District 5A

CENTRAL — Central High (10-0) defeated Scotlandville (7-3) on Wednesday, March 13 to wrap up its first District Championship in school history, extending its winning streak to 10 matches. Central came out on fire in game one against Scotlandville and were determined to never let the Hornets in the match.  Central won game one 6-2 […]

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A Few Tips on Urban Farming in BR

A Few Tips on Urban Farming in BR

A Few Tips on Urban Farming  from Catherine Wheeler •    Many of our popular crops grow best in pots •    If you suffer from back problems or can’t bend over, raise your pots, using cinder blocks and treated lumber.  Water daily. •    It’s legal in Baton Rouge to keep chickens — up to three if […]

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Moon Griffon Ends Run on Talk 107.3

Moon Griffon Ends Run on Talk 107.3

BATON ROUGE — Moon Griffon ended his run on NewsTalk 107.3 last week.  The conservative talk show host, who is syndicated statewide, aired from 9 to 11 a.m. His time period will be filled by Brian Haldane from 9 to 10 and Clarence Buggs from 10 to 11. Guaranty Broadcasting market manager Gordy Rush said […]

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Radio Wars to Continue with Morning Drive

BATON ROUGE — The Capital City News will continue its series ‘Radio Wars’ on Thursday, April 4 with Part III — Morning Drive. The story will feature the raging battle for listeners while people are driving to work.  The article will include Walton & Johnson of Eagle 98.1, Chris Powers of 100.7 The Tiger, Matt […]

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Michael Berry of WJBO Hailed as America’s Next Rush Limbaugh

Michael Berry of WJBO Hailed as America’s Next Rush Limbaugh

300 Fans Turn Out To Greet Talk Host At Local Reception by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — Anyone who doubts that talk show host Michael Berry is a growing force in Baton Rouge radio should have been at WJBO’s reception for the Houston native last Friday night. More than 300 enthusiastic fans packed Station […]

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Wellness Seminar On Weight Loss, Nutrition, Toxins

Wellness Seminar On Weight Loss, Nutrition, Toxins

BATON ROUGE — Registered dietician Suzy Maier is offering a one-hour seminar called “Simpler, Safer, Smarter: Wellness Overview” at LaMadeleine’s, corner Jefferson Highway and Old Hammond.  The free event will be held on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 noon and Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through May 4, with the exception of April […]

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Proponents of SE BR School District

Proponents of SE BR School District

Browning Comes Out Swinging at Record of EBR School System BATON ROUGE — Leaders of the effort to create the new Southeast Baton Rouge Community School System came out swinging at last week’s Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon. They announced they’ll introduce bills in the April 8 legislative session to place the proposed new independent school […]

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Clancy DuBos Of WWL-TV On Tax Plan

There’s a lot to like about Gov. Jindal’s tax plan. After all, nobody likes paying income taxes. But, because the governor wants his plan to be revenue neutral, he’s proposing major increases in the state sales tax — raising the rate as well as the application. Under Jindal’s plan, hundreds of services and transactions — […]

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