Leader of  St. George On Session, Delgado

Leader of St. George On Session, Delgado

Norman Browning, chairman of the movement to incorporate the City of St. George and launch the Southeast Baton Rouge Community School System told the Capital City News Wednesday that his volunteers are working with full speed ahead on getting 18,000 signatures necessary to get the incorporation of St. George on the ballot. “Right now, we’re […]

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With $227 Million in BREC Taxes at Stake, Will Anyone Vote?

With $227 Million in BREC Taxes at Stake, Will Anyone Vote?

The right to vote is a right bought by the blood of our ancesters — men and women who believed in our country enough to risk and ultimately sacrifice their lives for our country and the principles it stands for, such as free elections. At every election, I am amazed to see the people who […]

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Central to Elect New Mayor, Chief, City Council

Central to Elect New Mayor, Chief, City Council

Two former Baton Rougeans who were star athletes in the 1960’s moved to Central more than 30 years ago.  This Saturday, both are likely to be elected by Central voters as new city officials.  The once sleepy rural community of Central is now Louisiana’s 12th largest city with a population of 27,000 and one of […]

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Delgado Says Supporters Of St. George Are ‘Taliban’

Delgado Says Supporters Of St. George Are ‘Taliban’

On Wednesday morning, Metro Councilman John Delgado made an inflammatory statement comparing supporters of incorporating the City of St. George to Al Qaeda, the terrorist group that planned the 9/11 attack.  Later, when asked by the media if he would retract the statement, he refused and said St. George supporters were the “Baton Rouge Taliban,” […]

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Battle Over St. George Moves to State Capitol

Battle Over St. George Moves to State Capitol

Amid the raft of legislation making its way through the 2014 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature are a number of bills that could impact the incorporation of the proposed City of St. George and the creation of the Southeast Baton Rouge Community School System. Sen. Bodi White (R-Central) is the point man for St. George in […]

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Nathan Reynerson Gets a Little Taste of Southern [African] Hospitality

Nathan Reynerson Gets a Little Taste of Southern [African] Hospitality

Growing up in South Louisiana comes with certain expectations when you travel to other parts of the world. We strive to treat our guests with “Southern hospitality,” making sure they eat good food, experience the local culture, and have a good time doing it. Having been to 15 different countries all over the world, I […]

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Meet Rep. Paul Hollis of Mandeville

Meet Rep. Paul Hollis of Mandeville

At 41, Paul Hollis brings a lot to the table for serving the people of Louisiana in the U.S. Senate. He’s a successful businessperson. His business, Paul’s an expert in rare coins and precious metals. After starting at the bottom and working his way up at Louisiana’s largest coin firm in New Orleans, Paul Hollis […]

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Al Moreau to Lead State P-T Board

Al Moreau to Lead State P-T Board

Central businessman and physical therapist Al C. Moreau, III, PT, has been elected chairman of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board of Examiners, the state board which regulates physical therapists in Louisiana. Moreau was appointed to the board by Gov Bobby Jindal on Nov. 18, 2010, for a three-year term and reappointed to serve a second […]

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Campaigns for Senate, House Seek to Reach GOP Leaders

Campaigns for Senate, House Seek to Reach GOP Leaders

State Rep. Paul Hollis of Mandeville, a candidate for U.S. Senate against incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu, and State Sen. Dan Claitor, a candidate for U.S. Congress from the Sixth District, will address the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon Tuesday, March 11 in Baton Rouge. The event, which will be held at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. […]

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Life of Single Mom Luncheon May 8

The Life of a Single Mom Ministries will hold its 2nd Annual Fundraising Luncheon Thursday, May 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the beautiful Country Club of Louisiana, 18400 Boulevard de Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Former LSU soccer star Mo Isom will be the main speaker for this event. Mo was an All-American goalkeeper for the […]

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