Cassidy Surging as Dec. 6 Runoff Nears

Cassidy Surging as Dec. 6 Runoff Nears

Louisiana Republicans have come together with unprecedented unity since the Nov 4 primary to rally around Congressman Bill Cassidy, the Republican candidate against incumbent Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu in the Dec. 6 runoff. Landrieu narrowly led Cassidy, 42 percent to 41 percent in the primary, but Col. Rob Maness, a conservative Republican, received 200,000 votes. […]

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Senate Runoff Saturday

Senate Runoff Saturday

A high-profile U.S. Senate race between Sen. Mary Landrieu and Baton Rouge Congressman Bill Cassidy is highlighting this Saturday’s statewide election. Also on the ballot is a runoff between Garret Graves and Edwin Edwards for Congress in the 6th Congressional District.  School board seats and one district judgeship will also be voted on.

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Check Listing to See If La. State Treasury Is Holding Unclaimed Property for You

Check Listing to See If La. State Treasury Is Holding Unclaimed Property for You

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT  OF THE TREASURY NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH The names listed below have been reported to the Louisiana Department of the Treasury as being persons possibly entitled to unclaimed funds subject to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 9:151-181, Uniform Unclaimed […]

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Incumbents Reelected

Incumbents Reelected

Voters in Central reelected three incumbent members of the Central Community School Board Tuesday, keeping the seven-member school board intact, despite a spirited challenge. Central school board member and former board chairman Sharon Browning was the leading vote-getter.  She won 72 percent of the votes in District 7 against Felicia Braud, who received 28 percent.  […]

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Pro-Life Was Big Winner in Tuesday’s Election

Pro-Life Was Big Winner in Tuesday’s Election

The Republican tidal wave of victories arrived all at once Tuesday night around 10 p.m. By 10:30 p.m., the liberal media was already playing down the victories and cautioning that the Republicans must “work with” President Obama.  That’s amazing, because Obama hasn’t worked with anyone — Republican or Democrat — since he was elected. For […]

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Ceremonies at Old State Capitol

Ceremonies at Old State Capitol

The East Baton Rouge Parish Republican Women’s Club held the first Red Pelican Award ceremonies at the Old State Capitol on Oct. 22. Five Republicans were presented the Red Pelican Award for their service.  The award winners were: •    Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne for serving as the state’s ambassador for tourism •    Secretary of State […]

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3 School Board Seats To Be Decided Dec. 6

3 School Board Seats To Be Decided Dec. 6

Voters in Baton Rouge will decide runoff elections for three seats on the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board on Saturday, Dec. 6. The election could decide whether BRAC will achieve its goal to winning a majority of the nine-member board. In District 1 – Two incumbent board members will face off — Jerry Arbour […]

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Runoff Election Dec. 6

Runoff Election Dec. 6

The Dec. 6 ballot will feature two runoffs with national implications.  U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D) will face Congressman Bill Cassidy (R) for a six-year term in the United States Senate. Conservative Republican candidate Col. Rob Maness received more than 200,000 votes in the Nov. 4 primary, and his endorsement is considered important to uniting […]

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Col. Rob Maness Recommended for U. S. Senate

Col. Rob Maness Recommended for U. S. Senate

In 1996, I had the privilege of serving as the Republican nominee for the United States Senate against the Democrat, Mary Landrieu.  More than 847,000 Louisianians voted for me in that election. Now Sen. Landrieu is on the Nov. 4 election ballot, and our citizens will decide whether to return her to the Senate. In […]

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City News Recommends Yes on Four Propositions

The Capital City News and Central City News are making endorsements on the following propositions on the Tuesday, Nov. 4 election ballot: Constitutional Amendments • No. 1 – To create Medical Assistance Trust Fund – NO • No. 2 – To create Hospital Stabilization Fund – NO • No. 3 – Sales of property seized […]

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