Capital City News

The Rotary Club of St. George sponsored a candidates forum on Tuesday, March 11 that turned into a spirited debate. Here are highlights, gleaned from the remarks of the two candidates for Mayor, five candidates for two At-Large City Council seats, and four candidates for the Council seat from District 4. This report lists the […]

During the St. George candidates forum on Tuesday, March 11, candidates explained their position on the proposed City Charter.  Here are some of their comments: • Mayoral candidate Jim Morgan said, “I’m a big No! The City Manager is a key issue. He will have immense power. The Mayor of Dallas makes half as much […]

By Woody Jenkins, editor St. George Leader  On March 29, four constitutional amendments will be considered by voters statewide. Amendment No. 2 has a poison pill: It removes constitutional protection against property taxes for most church property and all nonprofit organizations.  If Amendment No. 2 passes, property tax exemptions for churches and nonprofit organizations will […]

The Wall That Heals, a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, is coming to Louisiana from March 20 to 23 at Revolution Square, 9500 Blackwater Road in Central.  It will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public.    The Wall honors the three million Americans who […]

Registration is continuing for the 4th Annual Louisiana Health Freedom Day, which is planned for Saturday, April 5 at Revolution Square, 9500 Blackwater Road in Central.  Renowned physician Dr. Peter McCullough, who led the fight for early treatment of Covid-19, will be the keynote speaker for the event, which will be from 11 a.m. to […]

When I entered the City Council race, I approached the proposed Home Rule Charter for St. George with an open mind.  Like many of you, I recalled the early incorporation efforts led by folks like Chris Rials, who pitched a public-private partnership model like Sandy Springs, GA, or our neighbors in the City of Central.  […]

As the founder of the St. George movement and incorporator of the City of St. George, I am proud to support the proposed Home Rule Charter.  Since our movement began in 2013, we have committed to establishing a transparent, effective government that truly serves the people. This charter delivers on that promise by embedding our […]

A compromise has been reached on the Library tax controversy. Mayor-President Sid Edwards, the Metro Council, and the Library Board have agreed on the proposed library millage rededication. The result is Thrive! Baton Rouge, a plan that secures long-term, dedicated funding for libraries while allowing the City-Parish to invest in essential services and financial stability […]

Revolution Square, 9500 Blackwater Road, Baton Rouge will host The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington March 20 to 23. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to attend and view the etched names of the 58,281 men and women who lost their lives. Since The Wall […]

Supporters of Dustin Yates were attending a fundraising event for their candidate Tuesday night, Feb. 18, when they received the news that Yates’ only opponent in the March 29 city election had dropped out of the race. The fundraising event quickly became a victory party! Fellow Republican Jim Morgan announced that he is withdrawing his […]