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BATON ROUGE — An impending vacancy on the Louisiana Supreme Court caused by the resignation of Chief Justice Kitty Kimball later this year has left the philosophical direction of the court hanging in the balance and local judges and attorneys scrambling. Eight candidates are seeking the seat, including four Court of Appeal judges, two District […]

by Elizabeth Dent BATON ROUGE — With every storm, there is a silver lining — the friends we make, the people we help, the people who help us, and maybe even something unexpected, such as the return of the hummingbirds! In late August 2005, my Fred and I were in Asheville, NC, to attend a […]

BATON ROUGE — Four candidates for a seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission brought their campaigns to Baton Rouge last Tuesday at a campaign forum sponsored by the new Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge. The event at Café Américain drew a crowd of business owners and media despite the fact that Hurricane […]

BATON ROUGE — All Republican candidates from East Baton Rouge Parish in the Nov. 6 election are being invited to attend and speak at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Café Américain.  The reception is at 11:30 and lunch at 12 noon.

BATON ROUGE — The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has scheduled Endorsement Meetings to consider supporting Republican candidates in the Nov. 6 election. The meetings are as follows: • Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. at Metro Council Chamber — Candidates for Louisiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. • Monday, Sept. 17, 6 […]

BATON ROUGE — The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge opened its new party headquarters for the fall election cycle with a packed house on Friday, Sept. 7. The headquarters is located at 7047 Jefferson Highway, Suite B. More than 100 Republican candidates, registered Republicans, guests, and members of the media attended the event. Candidates […]

GOP to Honor Sen. David Vitter for Service to Louisiana in U. S. Senate BATON ROUGE — Sen. David Vitter (R-Louisiana) will be honored by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish next Friday, Sept. 14 for his service in the United States Senate. The party is holding the First Annual Ronald Reagan Awards Luncheon […]

Inside the Command Center During  Hurricane Isaac’s Romp Through BR David Barrow, Assistant to Mayor of City of Central   [Editor’s Note: David Barrow represented the City of Central at the EBR Mayor-President’s command center on Harding Boulevard during Hurricane Isaac.  The Capital City News asked him to explain what went on inside that command center.] […]

Newly-Renovated Baton Rouge High Draws 500 to Dedication Ceremonies BATON ROUGE — The newly-restored and greatly-expanded Baton Rouge Magnet High School was formally dedicated in ceremonies Thursday, Aug. 23 on the steps in front of the historic school.  The $58 million project is the hallmark of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system.  Since becoming a […]

BATON ROUGE — The United States Chamber of Commerce has announced its affiliation with the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish. As a result, members of the local Chamber will automatically be members of the U.S. Chamber and enjoy all member benefits without additional cost, Chamber EBR executive director Bob Breaux said. The […]