SAMPLE BALLOT • Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 • East Baton Rouge Parish

SAMPLE BALLOT • Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 • East Baton Rouge Parish

For President and Vice President of the United States   DEMOCRATIC Barack Obama, Joe Biden   REPUBLICAN Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan   CONSTITUTION Virgil Hamlin Goode, Jr., James N. Clymer   SOCIALIST EQUALITY Jerry White, Phyllis Scherrer   GREEN Jill Stein, Cheri Honkala   JUSTICE Ross C. “Rocky” Anderson, Luis J. Rodriguez   SOCIALIST WORKERS […]

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‘The Coming Boom’ Depends on Nov. 6

While Nation Goes To Polls, Louisiana Will Hold Its Breath by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — The headline on Page 1 describes the likelihood of an economic boom coming to South Louisiana.  But there is a problem.  The announcement of this massive GTL plant, which would employ 8,000 to 12,000 people, represent an investment of $5 […]

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How Romney’s Popular Vote in Louisiana Will Affect Election

How Romney’s Popular Vote in Louisiana Will Affect Election

BATON ROUGE — State Republican chairman Roger Villere encouraged Louisianians to take the time and trouble to vote on Nov. 6, even though Louisiana is not considered a swing state in the Presidential election. Villere said, “We all have a right to vote but also a duty to vote.  So many Americans have fought and […]

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CATS in Disarray After Disclosure

CATS in Disarray After Disclosure

Government-Run Bus Company Says It Can’t Keep Its Election Promises BATON ROUGE — In court testimony and in interviews with Baton Rouge area media, representatives of CATS (Capital Area Transit System) revealed this week that they cannot keep the promises they made to voters prior to an April 21 referendum that approved a major property tax increase […]

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The Coming Boom

The Coming Boom

South Louisiana Could Be Key to Changing World Oil Dependence by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — Revolutionary technology, which allows natural gas to be converted to synthetic gasoline that can be used in any ordinary automobile without a conversion kit, is poised to come to South Louisiana in a big way.  If it does, the future of […]

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Fall Brings Pumpkin Patch, Fall Festivals

Fall Brings Pumpkin Patch, Fall Festivals

CENTRAL — Now that fall is in the air, the people of Central are once again preparing for Fall Festivals, which take the place of Halloween for most Central families.  During the week leading up to Halloween, churches in Central are busy preparing major events, which compete with Halloween and “Trick or Treating.”  Thousands of Central […]

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Doug Welborn Expects Large Turnout for Nov. 6 Electin

Doug Welborn Expects Large Turnout for Nov. 6 Electin

EBR Clerk of Court Doug Welborn Says Early Voting Scheduled for Oct. 23 to 30 BATON ROUGE — A large turnout is expected Nov. 6, as voters surge to the polls to vote for President and Vice President, Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, and Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme. But parish Clerk of Court […]

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What’s Happening in and Around Capital City

What’s Happening in and Around Capital City

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS — All members and friends are invited to participate in the 182nd Semiannual General Conference.  Messages will be given by the First Presidency and other leaders of the church.  General sessions will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7 […]

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Vitter Contrasts Obama Policies With Republican Plan for Country

Vitter Contrasts Obama Policies With Republican Plan for Country

BATON ROUGE — The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish honored Sen. David Vitter with the first-ever Ronald Reagan Man of the Year Award last Friday at the City Club.  The event, which was packed out, raised money for Republican activities in the parish this fall. The party honored Vitter for his commitment to […]

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New General Surgery Practice Opens at Lane

New General Surgery Practice Opens at Lane

ZACHARY — Lane Regional Medical Center has announced that Dr. Samuel B. Field, General Surgeon, has joined Lane Surgery Group located at 4801 McHugh Road, Suite C, in Zachary. He is board certified in General Surgery with more than 12 years of experience, including trauma, laparoscopic gallbladder, appendix, intestine, and skin lesions. Dr. Field graduated […]

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