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Problems with Police Union Could Have Played Role BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Kip Holden abruptly fired Police Chief DeWayne White Wednesday afternoon.  The mayor refused to explain his decision to reporters, saying he never comments on personnel matters. White was informed of the decision only moments after completing a news conference with District Attorney Hillar Moore […]

Historic Changes on Court New Chief Justice NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court has a new Chief Justice and a new Republican majority.  On Friday, Bernette Johnson became the first-ever black chief justice of the court, and Jeff Hughes was sworn in as the first Republican to be elected to the court from the […]

Terence Williams (right) of Donaldsonville High was named new head football coach at Redemptorist High at a press conference Monday.  Principal Maribeth Andereck announced the selection.  Central High head coach Sid Edwards (left) was on hand to speak about Williams, a former Belaire High player.  He coached Donaldsonville for the past four seasons.  Williams replaces […]

Former Pro Player Nick Hall Named Baseball Coach BATON ROUGE — Nick Hall, who formerly played in the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies baseball organizations, is the new head baseball coach at Redemptorist High School in Baton Rouge. Hall said, “I’m excited to be at a school with such a great tradition.  I believe we are […]

Diamond Dig Is A Highlight of  BR Bridal Show At River Center Sunday, Jan. 27  BATON ROUGE — N-joy! Weddings & Events will host the Baton Rouge Bridal Show, on Sunday Jan. 27 at the Baton Rouge River Center. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. with registration starting at 12 p.m. The show will […]

New Agent Has $5.3 Million Sales In Less Than Year With Wayne Clark BATON ROUGE —  The Greater Baton Rouge Board of Realtors has honored Robin Deshotels with the 2012 Rising Star Award for her sales performance last year. Robin is a new agent who received her real estate license in January 2012.  Nevertheless, by September 2012, she […]

ZACHARY — Reagan Elkins, MD, a family practice physician, has been elected Chief of Staff of Lane Regional Medical Center for 2013.  Dr. Elkins has been a member of Lane’s medical staff since 2008.  He received his undergraduate degree and graduated summa cum laude from Louisiana College in Pineville and his medical degree from LSU […]

BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic is a vital component of the health care community in South Louisiana. Its associates include 29 physicians and more than 200 professionals dedicated to providing quality patient care in a friendly and confidential environment. Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic is a comprehensive sub-specialty orthopaedic clinic appropriately treating a […]

by Dr. Benjamin Record CENTRAL — Your oral cavity (gums, teeth, tongue) is often the first place clinical signs and symptoms of systemic diseases appear.  Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, HIV, Sjogren’s syndrome, and vitamin deficiencies are just a few known problems that can appear in the mouth.  Also,  tongue lesions; red, swollen gums; loose teeth; persistent bad […]

Health & Fitness Guide Update information at  capitalcitynews@hotmail.com   Acupuncture Ashley Johnson, Licensed Acupuncturist, Bon Point Acupuncture and Herbs, 4710 McHugh Rd., 658-6624   After Hour Clinics Central STAT Care, 11055 Shoe Creek, 261-4493 Lake After Hours, 8751 Sullivan, 262-8377; 3333 Drusilla, 924-3906; 2380 O’Neal, 756-0780; 12525 Perkins, 819-8857   Ambulance Acadian Ambulance Service, 1-500-259-1111 East Baton Rouge EMS  911   Chiropractors Central Chiropractic Clinic, Butler, […]