Capital City News

BATON ROUGE — After a packed-out class in February, the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge is offering another Gun Training Course, which will be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, May 18 at the Baker Range in Baker. The course is free and open to all, especially ladies.  Participants must pay […]

Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-Baton Rouge) Wednesday announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2014 against Sen. Mary Landrieu (D).  Cassidy is shown above after speaking to the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish at its monthly membership meeting.  Left to right are attorney Catherine Wheeler, Dr. Cassidy, and Elizabeth Dent.

Focus Should Be On Phase-Out of Income Tax While Cutting Budget by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — Things are looking rather bleak for Gov. Jindal’s tax plan, at least for his proposed increase in the state sales tax and his new 6.25 percent sales tax on professional, business, and personal services.  And rightfully so.  A new $1.5 […]

Rep. Barry Ivey Moves Forward On Gun Rights CENTRAL — True to his commitment to the voters to take the lead in supporting the right to keep and bear arms, newly-elected State Rep. Barry Ivey has introduced major pro-gun legislation. HB 265 would provide for the issuance of a lifetime concealed carry permit, which would allow the […]

Medal of Honor Society Gives Highest Award  by Woody Jenkins, Editor WASHINGTON — Jesse Shaffer III, his son Jesse IV, and members of their family are just back from Washington where the two Jesses received one of the nation’s highest civilian honors. On Aug. 29, 2012, with the help of a handful of friends and […]