Amoroso, Ourso at Odds on Taxes

Amoroso, Ourso at Odds on Taxes

Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso, the conservative leader on the Council, narrowly led a field of four candidates Feb. 21 in a Special Election to fill a vacancy in the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 66, which is located in the proposed City of St. George. Amoroso received 1,512 votes, or 36 percent of the […]

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Billy Nungesser Brings Campaign to BR GOP

Billy Nungesser Brings Campaign to BR GOP

Plaquemines Parish president Billy Nungesser brought his campaign for Lt. Governor to the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon and explained the role he would to play as Lt. Governor. Nungesser, who is the leading fundraiser in the race, said the governor needs a partner to help get things done.  But the Lt. Governor has to stand up to the […]

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Chamber EBR to Launch New Radio Station

The Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge has received pemission from the FCC to build a new radio station for Baton Rouge. The station’s tower will be located in South- east Baton Rouge and will provide excellent coverage of Baton Rouge and St. George, according to the Cham- ber’s chairman, Cecil Cavanaugh. The station […]

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House Runoff Mar. 28

House Runoff Mar. 28

Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso, the conservative leader on the Metro Council, faced a surprisely strong challenge from former Councilman Darrell Ourso in the Feb. 21 primary in House District 66.  Now Amoroso and Ourso are preparing for the March 28 runoff election. All 105 House and 39 Senate seats will be up for election this […]

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Republican Party Backs Amoroso for House Seat

Republican Party Backs Amoroso for House Seat

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has endorsed Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso in his bid to win a seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives in a special election in House District 66 on Feb. 21. The election was called by House Speaker Chuck Kleckly to fill a vacancy left by the resignation […]

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Three Candidates in HD 66 Agree on Majority of Issues

Three Candidates in HD 66 Agree on Majority of Issues

The three Republican candidates running in the special election to fill the vacancy from House District 66 disagree on some key issues (see chart at right). But they agree on the vast majority of issues. An analysis of questionnaires filed by candidates Buddy Amoroso, Rick Bond, and Darrell Ourso with the East Baton Rouge Republican […]

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Republican Candidates Vie in HD66

The three Republicans competing in a special election for House District 66 debated the issues before the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso, Baton Rouge attorney Rick Bond, and former Metro Councilman and banker Darrell Ourso outlined their platforms and answered questions from […]

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Istrouma Grads Trying to Save Nawaganti

Istrouma Grads Trying to Save Nawaganti

The majestic and historic Istrouma High School on Winbourne is shuttered and empty. The once bustling campus, the largest school in the state with 1,900 students from the 10th to the 12th grade and nine State Football Championships, is quiet. It closed in May 2014, because of decisions made by the State Recovery District, Supt. […]

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5,000 Gathered for Day of Prayer at LSU

5,000 Gathered for Day of Prayer at LSU

More than 5,000 Christians brought a message of faith, hope, love, and reconciliation to the LSU campus on Saturday, Jan. 24.  Two different events took place simultaneously.  But before noon, the two merged to become  one of the largest Christian gatherings in the history of LSU. The peaceable event contrasted with the threats being made […]

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Central Mayor Says Future Looks Bright

Central Mayor Says Future Looks Bright

Central Mayor Jr. Shelton gave his first annual State of the City address last week, and all of the major news media in Baton Rouge were there to cover the story including the Advocate, Times-Picayune, Business Report, WAFB-TV, and WBRZ-TV. Here are some of the major points Mayor Shelton made: • Central is a land […]

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