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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

BATON ROUGE — Moreau  Physical Therapy is now open and accepting new patients at 11281 Old Hammond Hwy., Bldg. A. Moreau offers a comprehensive range of physical therapy and wellness services, including: sports injury rehabilitation, pre/post-op rehabilitation, back and neck injuries, orthopedic/manual therapy, neurological rehabilitation, chronic pain management, industrial medicine, aquatic therapy, Graston Technique, Trigger […]

BATON ROUGE — Ochsner welcomes the following new physicians to the Baton Rouge region. Dudley Atkinson, M.D. joins Ochsner’s Urology Department.  He graduated from LSU with a degree in petroleum engineering.  Afterwards, he joined the U.S. Navy as a submarine officer and retired as  Lt. Commander to pursue medicine.  While in the Navy, he attended […]