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Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-Baton Rouge) Wednesday announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2014 against Sen. Mary Landrieu (D).  Cassidy is shown above after speaking to the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish at its monthly membership meeting.  Left to right are attorney Catherine Wheeler, Dr. Cassidy, and Elizabeth Dent.

Focus Should Be On Phase-Out of Income Tax While Cutting Budget by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — Things are looking rather bleak for Gov. Jindal’s tax plan, at least for his proposed increase in the state sales tax and his new 6.25 percent sales tax on professional, business, and personal services.  And rightfully so.  A new $1.5 […]

Rep. Barry Ivey Moves Forward On Gun Rights CENTRAL — True to his commitment to the voters to take the lead in supporting the right to keep and bear arms, newly-elected State Rep. Barry Ivey has introduced major pro-gun legislation. HB 265 would provide for the issuance of a lifetime concealed carry permit, which would allow the […]

Medal of Honor Society Gives Highest Award  by Woody Jenkins, Editor WASHINGTON — Jesse Shaffer III, his son Jesse IV, and members of their family are just back from Washington where the two Jesses received one of the nation’s highest civilian honors. On Aug. 29, 2012, with the help of a handful of friends and […]

BATON ROUGE — Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle is seeking donations of prom dresses and formal gowns of all sizes, as well as men’s suit separates and tuxedos for the 4th Annual Fairy Godmother Prom Extravaganza. Now through Friday, April 12 residents are encouraged to drop off new or gently used formal wear at the following […]

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Science Fiction Film and Costume Festival will hold its annual festival April 5 to 7 at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Constitution Ave. On Friday night, there will be a costume and makeup workshop on The Rocky Horror Picture Show, followed by a showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]