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GOVERNMENT
Repairs to Midway Road over Black Creek approved after closed bridge declared an emergency
The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury met in a special session July 24 in an effort to open a major traffic link before, or soon after, school starts. The jury closed a bridge on Midway Road over Black Creek on July 9 after state bridge inspectors found serious problems with some of the pilings that support the concrete span.
Coach Sid for Mayor-Prez
Until last Friday, the political pundits in Baton Rouge had the race for Mayor-President all figured out. They said voters would have to settle for one of the two major Democrats in the race — incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome or former Rep. Ted James. The decision by Coach...
Jolie Koppenol, Jamisyn Payne Win State Titles, Now in Dallas for 2024 International Competition
Two young ladies from Central have won statewide beauty titles in Louisiana and are now at the international pageant in Dallas. Jolie Koppenol, a student at Central Middle School, has been named Louisiana Miss at the state pageant. Jamisyn Payne, 5, a student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, was chosen...
Flurry of tax filing, residency challenges filed Friday for EBR races
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Several Baton Rouge residents have filed lawsuits asking 19th Judicial District judges to disqualify candidates in various races in East Baton Rouge Parish for tax concerns and residency issues. CITY CONSTABLE FOR BATON ROUGE. East Baton Rouge Parish District Hillar Moore has filed a suit...
St. Francisville aldermen correct error made in setting property tax rates
Audubon Hills resident Collin Howell joined four other members July 23 for his first meeting as a St. Francisville alderman. The board appointed Howell, a DEMCO employee, to finish the term begun by Al Lemoine, who died June 22. Howell later joined five other candidates in qualifying to run at-large...
Baker officials hosting meeting about new concealed carry law
BAKER - With the passage of a new concealed carry law that allows any law-abiding citizen to own and concealed carry a gun without a license, local officials are hosting a meeting to field any questions residents may have. The meeting is being hosted Thursday night from 6 p.m. to...
Gregory Taylor, Independent candidate for EBR Mayor-President race, drops out
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Gregory Taylor, one of three Independent candidates that qualified to run for Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, announced he has dropped out of the race. Taylor, a heavy equipment mechanic, released a statement announcing his withdrawal and endorsement of Democratic candidate “Ted” James....
Cenla Port board goes behind closed doors to discuss its legal representation
Local banker Daniel Lonsberry has resigned as member/president of the Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners. That July 15 action is noted in minutes of a special board meeting held last Friday, July 19. No reason is stipulated, no discussion was noted. He was recently promoted to a regional manager’s position at his financial institution.
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