Capital City News

The Istrouma Advisory Committee, appointed by Supt. Warren Drake to advise him on the reopening of Istrouma High, has begun reviewing applicants who are seeking to be the school’s new principal. Out of 20 applicants, the staff selected seven for review by the committee. The process will continue with a meeting from 6 to 8 […]

The new Istrouma High School will afford students from across East Baton Rouge Parish the knowledge and skills for successful transition into the 21st Century workforce. With a host of career options, students will receive the education and training necessary to secure a college degree, technical certification, or an apprenticeship. •    Manufacturing, Construction, Logistics Pathway […]

Istrouma High School will re-open August 9 on the 100th anniversary of the historic school with a new mission: It will be the first “values-based” public school in the state, which means it will emphasize character and core values, while welcoming people of faith. The school will sponsor a student “roundup” from 12 noon to […]

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Transition Committee asked the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish for its recommendations on economic development.  The Chamber EBR provided the following response: Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish 7515 Jefferson Hwy. #60 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 SETTING:  The City of Baton Rouge has been in a […]

Bethany Church has begun construction of the new Bethany Christian School on the church’s south campus by the three crosses on I-10, according to church administrator Jared Stockstill. The school will include the Cub Club for children from six weeks to three years. Beginning this fall, Bethany Christian School still serve youngsters from K4 to […]

[NOTE: After more than 160 years in the possession of only two families, Goodwood Plantation in Baton Rouge has been sold to developer Michael Hogstrom, who plans to preserve and restore the home and build 48 high-end homes on the property] By Woody Jenkins As a boy, I was always fascinated by Goodwood Plantation, sitting […]

Baton Rouge area legislators led by Rep. Valarie Hodges (R-Central) have formed the Task Force on the Comite Diversion Canal in an attempt to speed up the building of the project. The canal would divert water from the Comite River to the Mississippi River when the Comite is approaching flood stage.        The Task Force […]

Small business owners involved in the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish heard from state legislators about their plans for the Special Session of the Louisiana Legislature scheduled for Feb. 13-22.  After legislators outlined their proposals, the business owners had their say, calling for smarter use of highway dollars on small projects, instead […]

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted 5-3 to choose Mike Gaudet to fill the vacancy left by the election of Barbara Freiberg to the Metro Council. Gaudet is a conservative Republican. Gaudet, who retired as division vice president of Albermarle, earned a B.S. in chemical engineering and MBA from LSU. He worked in […]

One of Supt. Warren Drake’s commitments to the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board when he applied for his job was that he would oversee the rebirth of Istrouma High School. Istrouma had once been the largest high school in the state and a mecca of academic and athletic success. But several years ago, the […]