Archive | December, 2012
What’s Happening Around Capital City

What’s Happening Around Capital City

U.S. Navy League Cadets Laid Wreaths at BR National Cemetery WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA — Members of the United States Navy League Cadets Baton Rouge division participated in Wreaths Across America at the Baton Rouge National Cemetery hosted by the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana.  The event included music from the Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums, […]

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Army Red Stick Bowl Draws Thousands to Denham for 11th Annual Prep Classic

Army Red Stick Bowl Draws Thousands to Denham for 11th Annual Prep Classic

BATON ROUGE — The U. S. Army sponsored the 11th Annual Army Red Stick Bowl Saturday at Denham Springs High School.  The event has become a classic with All-Stars from area high schools competing.  The Black Knights won 41-0.  The Army put on a skydiving exhibition before the game.

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Parkview Baptist Completes Perfect Season with 42-7 Victory in State 3A Championship

Parkview Baptist Completes Perfect Season with 42-7 Victory in State 3A Championship

BATON ROUGE — With an impressive 42-7 victory over arch-rival Notre Dame, Parkview Baptist won the State 3A Football Championship in the Super Dome last Saturday.  The victory was the culmination of Coach Kenny Guillot’s third perfect season.  His teams went 15-0 in 2001, 15-0 in 2007, and 13-0 this year.  Guillot said two plays […]

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GOP Celebrates Judge Hughes’ Election,  Honors Christian Influence on the Law

GOP Celebrates Judge Hughes’ Election, Honors Christian Influence on the Law

by Woody Jenkins, editor BATON ROUGE — Making his first public appearance since being elected to the Louisiana Supreme Court, Associate Justice-elect Jeff Hughes told the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon that he intends to stand for the principles he ran on and to bring higher ethical standards to the court system. Hughes carried 53 percent […]

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Proof of Angels: True Spirit of Christmas Lives

Proof of Angels: True Spirit of Christmas Lives

Jay Died Suddenly, Leaving Robin to Raise Six Children, Including One Child With Special Needs by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — When Jay Dantin died unexpectedly of an aortic aneurism six years ago, it seemed like the end of the world for his wife Robin and their six children. Jay graduated from Catholic High.  He worked hard, and five […]

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One Baton Rouge Planning Push at Metro Council in January: Traigle

BATON ROUGE — With the election of Mayor President Kip Holden and a new Metro Council, gay rights leaders plan a new push to pass an ordinance codifying recognition of gays, bisexuals, and trans gender people.  In an email to newly-elected members of the Metro Council, One Baton Rouge leader and gay rights activist Joe […]

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Paying CATS Tax ‘Under Protest’ May Speed Getting Refund Check

Paying CATS Tax ‘Under Protest’ May Speed Getting Refund Check

Sticker Shock Has CATS Opponents Urging Paying Tax But ‘Under Protest’ by Woody Jenkins, editor BATON ROUGE — With property tax bills in the mailboxes and property owners reeling from high taxes caused by reassessment and the new CATS tax, a leading opponent of the tax said homeowners and business owners should be sure to pay the CATS tax “under […]

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A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

‘Wise Men’ Claim Star-Like Object Led Them to Site Of Child’s Birth by Luke and Matthew “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and The Government shall be upon His Shoulder: and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty GOD, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”       […]

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Election, Christmas Parade, Football Highlight Great Weekend in Cap City

Election, Christmas Parade, Football Highlight Great Weekend in Cap City

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the Capital City: Thursday, December 6 • City of Central Master Plan Meeting • 6 p.m. The City of Central Master Plan Meeting will be held at the Central Branch Library, 11260 Joor Road.  This is the second in a series of information meetings to keep citizens updated […]

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Chamber of Commerce of EBR Elects Executive Board Members for 2013

Chamber of Commerce of EBR Elects Executive Board Members for 2013

Term ending December 31, 2013 Richie Edmonds • REMAX Realtor Bill Golden • Golden Services Craig LeBlanc • Palco Services Steve McCune • Intec America Carol Thomas • Tiger Bucks Alex Velasquez • Legacy Consulting Ralph Washington • Red Stick Cleaners Term ending December 31, 2014 Dr. Karla Doucet • Physician Marti Luke • Long-Term […]

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