Election, Christmas Parade, Football Highlight Great Weekend in Cap City

Election, Christmas Parade, Football Highlight Great Weekend in Cap City

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the Capital City: Thursday, December 6 • City of Central Master Plan Meeting • 6 p.m. The City of Central Master Plan Meeting will be held at the Central Branch Library, 11260 Joor Road.  This is the second in a series of information meetings to keep citizens updated […]

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Chamber of Commerce of EBR Elects Executive Board Members for 2013

Chamber of Commerce of EBR Elects Executive Board Members for 2013

Term ending December 31, 2013 Richie Edmonds • REMAX Realtor Bill Golden • Golden Services Craig LeBlanc • Palco Services Steve McCune • Intec America Carol Thomas • Tiger Bucks Alex Velasquez • Legacy Consulting Ralph Washington • Red Stick Cleaners Term ending December 31, 2014 Dr. Karla Doucet • Physician Marti Luke • Long-Term […]

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Runoff Saturday for Key Races

Runoff Saturday for Key Races

BATON ROUGE — With the philosophical direction of the Louisiana Supreme Court hanging in the balance, Republican hopes to gain a majority on the court in this Saturday’s election are looking dim. While Judge Jeff Hughes, the conservative Republican candidate, is narrowly leading in the polls, Judge John Michael Guidry, a moderate Democrat, has a […]

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Too Busy to Vote? Then Kiss Country Goodbye

Too Busy to Vote? Then Kiss Country Goodbye

Direction of State Supreme Court to Be Decided Here Saturday, Dec. 8 by Woody Jenkins, editor BATON ROUGE — How can people live in the United States of America — formerly the freest country in the world (we’re now ranked the 10th freest country) — and not vote? What is wrong with people? How can anyone watch TV […]

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BR Christmas Parade This Saturday at 5:30

BR Christmas Parade This Saturday at 5:30

BATON ROUGE — The 2012 Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade will roll through downtown Baton Rouge this Saturday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Kiwanians are urging parents to bring their kids to see the family-oriented parade, which includes 80 floats, walk-ing units, and bands cele-brating the start of the Christmas season with music, throws, and Santa […]

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Parkview Vies For State Title In Superdome This Saturday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.

Parkview Vies For State Title In Superdome This Saturday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.

Parkview Baptist Faces Notre Dame In 3A State Finals by Woody Jenkins, editor NEW ORLEANS — Parkview Baptist (12-0) will face Notre Dame of Crowley (11-1) for the State 3A High School Football Championship at 4 p.m. this Saturday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. It will be Parkview’s fifth trip to the State Finals since 2000 and the […]

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What’s Happening Around Capital City

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the Capital City: Friday, November 16 • Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center.  The drive is open to the public and registration is not required.  However, donors are encouraged to sign up […]

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Parkview, Catholic, Episcopal in Playoffs

Parkview, Catholic, Episcopal in Playoffs

BATON ROUGE — Five Baton Rouge teams will compete in the second week of State Football Playoffs this Friday night. In 5A, Central High School (10-1) will host Mandeville (9-2) at Wildcat Stadium in Central.  For more on the Central game, see Pages 8-9. Also in 5A, Catholic High (8-2)will host New Iberia (9-2) at […]

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White Light Night on Friday, Nov. 16 in Mid-City

The Mid City Merchants will again host its premier art event, as expectations for the 15th annual 2012 White Light Night Art Hop continue to rise. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday night in Mid-City.

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Broadmoor Arts & Crafts Festival Nov. 16-17

BATON ROUGE — The 39th annual Broadmoor High Arts & Crafts Festival will be held Friday, Nov. 16, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  There will be over 200 outstanding artists on campus.  Admission is $3 per person (13 and older); age 12 and under, free of charge.  […]

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