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Jay Died Suddenly, Leaving Robin to Raise Six Children, Including One Child With Special Needs by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — When Jay Dantin died unexpectedly of an aortic aneurism six years ago, it seemed like the end of the world for his wife Robin and their six children. Jay graduated from Catholic High.  He worked hard, and five […]

BATON ROUGE — With the election of Mayor President Kip Holden and a new Metro Council, gay rights leaders plan a new push to pass an ordinance codifying recognition of gays, bisexuals, and trans gender people.  In an email to newly-elected members of the Metro Council, One Baton Rouge leader and gay rights activist Joe […]

Sticker Shock Has CATS Opponents Urging Paying Tax But ‘Under Protest’ by Woody Jenkins, editor BATON ROUGE — With property tax bills in the mailboxes and property owners reeling from high taxes caused by reassessment and the new CATS tax, a leading opponent of the tax said homeowners and business owners should be sure to pay the CATS tax “under […]

‘Wise Men’ Claim Star-Like Object Led Them to Site Of Child’s Birth by Luke and Matthew “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and The Government shall be upon His Shoulder: and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty GOD, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”       […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]