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Community Leaders Are Optimistic Community Leaders Are Optimistic

Community Leaders Are Optimistic Community Leaders Are Optimistic

ew City of St. George Norman Browning, organizer of the movement to incorporate the City of St. George and local business owner, said, “First, I would like to personally thank the many people who work tirelessly toward the City of St. George incorporation effort.  This would not be remotely possible if it were not for […]

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Herman Cain Coming To Speak for Dietzel

Herman Cain Coming To Speak for Dietzel

Former presidential candidate Herman Cain will headline the 2014 Campaign Kickoff for Congressional Candidate Paul Dietzel at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17.  Dietzel is running for the open 6th congressional district seat currently held by U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy. The event is free at The Renaissance, 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard.

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Voters Face Important Choices in 2014

Voters Face Important Choices in 2014

Politics will dominate much of the news during 2014 as the nation goes to the polls in a number of important elections.  Louisiana will be in the spotlight because one of the most important races will be for the U. S. Senate seat currently being held by Sen. Mary Landrieu. Landrieu is considered one of […]

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Fundraiser Set Jan. 26 for St. George

Fundraiser Set Jan. 26 for St. George

The movement to incorporate the proposed City of St. George and start a new independent school district will hold a fundraising event Sunday, Jan. 26 at Louisiana Lagniappe, 9990 Perkins Road. The event will be from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $125 each.  Sponsors will donate $500, which includes two seats at the Sponsor Table. The […]

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Most Issues in Any Legal Challenge To St. George Have Been Resolved

The decision by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal, written by Judge Robert Downing, in the challenge to the incorporation of the City of Central, addressed most of the issues likely to be raised in any challenge to the incorporation of the proposed City of St. George. The case, Devall v. Starns, was decided Dec. […]

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What Happens to the $80 Million in Local Taxes Currently Collected in St. George?

What Happens to the $80 Million in Local Taxes Currently Collected in St. George?

In the current fiscal year, more than $80 million will be collected in local taxes from the area within the boundaries of the proposed City of St. George. What happens to those dollars after they are received by the City-Parish Treasurer’s office has been the subject of a growing controversy. St. George organizer Norman Browning […]

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Thousands to March for Life Jan. 18 at 12

Thousands to March for Life Jan. 18 at 12

Thousands of supporters of the right to life are expected to gather at 12 noon on Saturday, Jan. 18 for the annual Louisiana Life March from the Old State Capitol to the new State Capitol.  The event is sponsored by the Catholic bishops, the Louisiana Baptist Convention, and other pro-life organizations.

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New Ship Cruises from New Orleans

New Ship Cruises from New Orleans

A new cruise ship is sailing out of New Orleans.  The Serenade of the Seas left on its first voyage from Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 28.  The 10-year-old vessel just completed a $58 million revocation and is in “like new” condition. The ship, which left with 2,436 passengers, offers a new route as well — […]

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Councilman: I’ll File Suit to Block City of St. George

Councilman: I’ll File Suit to Block City of St. George

Metro Councilman John Delgado has declared war on the proposed City of St. George and is undertaking a variety of guerrilla tactics designed to block the effort.  Unlike Gov. Bobby Jindal, who said Wednesday the people of St. George should decide the matter, Delgado said he will file suit to block the incorporation, even if […]

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Coup Attempt: Mayor Tries to Take Over St. George Fire District

Coup Attempt: Mayor Tries to Take Over St. George Fire District

While telling the Baton Rouge Rotary Club that “We are better together” at noon Wednesday, Mayor-President Kip Holden was secretly plotting the unprecedented takeover of the St. George Fire District.  St. George is an independent, non-political fire protection district that serves more than 70,000 residents of unincorporated areas south and east of the Baton Rouge […]

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