Archive | April, 2014
Patriots Day Honors

Patriots Day Honors

Patriots Day 2014 in Baton Rouge honored Texas Supreme Court Justice John Devine, who was ridiculed when he replaced a Bible in front of the Harris County Courthouse. But, despite the ridicule, Devine was subsequently elected to the Texas Supreme Court in a statewide election.Devine told the group assembled at the Burden Rural Life Museum […]

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Walking Door to Door Catapults John Vance

Walking Door to Door Catapults John Vance

In a few short months, Council candidate John Vance has gone from being virtually unknown to a serious contender for one of five seats on the Central City Council in this Saturday’s municipal election. With an outstanding military career as an Army helicopter pilot and plant manager for a major production facility, Vance moved to […]

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Col. Rob Maness Brings Senate Campaign to BR

Col. Rob Maness Brings Senate Campaign to BR

mer B-1 bomber squadron commander Rob Maness brought his campaign for the United States Senate to Baton Rouge March 21. Maness drew a large crowd, thanks in part to radio talk show host Michael Berry, who hosted the event. Berry said Maness is clearly the best candidate to defeat Sen. Mary Landrieu and the only […]

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After Knocking on 4,800 Doors, Dr. Kim Has Done Her Homework for Saturday

After Knocking on 4,800 Doors, Dr. Kim Has Done Her Homework for Saturday

If personal contact and door-to-door campaigning are keys to success in local politics, Dr. Kim Fralick should be a shoo-in to be elected to one of five seats on the Central City Council this Saturday. The petite Central veterinarian says she has knocked on more than 4,800 doors, leaving most of her competitors far behind […]

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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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