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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 […]

BATON ROUGE — Moon Griffon ended his run on NewsTalk 107.3 last week.  The conservative talk show host, who is syndicated statewide, aired from 9 to 11 a.m. His time period will be filled by Brian Haldane from 9 to 10 and Clarence Buggs from 10 to 11. Guaranty Broadcasting market manager Gordy Rush said […]

BATON ROUGE — The Capital City News will continue its series ‘Radio Wars’ on Thursday, April 4 with Part III — Morning Drive. The story will feature the raging battle for listeners while people are driving to work.  The article will include Walton & Johnson of Eagle 98.1, Chris Powers of 100.7 The Tiger, Matt […]

300 Fans Turn Out To Greet Talk Host At Local Reception by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — Anyone who doubts that talk show host Michael Berry is a growing force in Baton Rouge radio should have been at WJBO’s reception for the Houston native last Friday night. More than 300 enthusiastic fans packed Station […]