Baton Rouge youth dominate, claim World Championship
The Baton Rouge team of teens, ages 16-19, emerged victorious after two days of competition consisting of 60 youth teams from around the world.
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column,Commentary,EducationadminCOMMENTARY: We owe our children the best education possible
Although there are numerous causes for this phenomenon, the fact remains that, ill-prepared teachers undermine student achievement...The cuts in the federal education budget have targeted teacher training and professional development. We owe our children the best education possible.
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Baton RougeadminCamphor Memorial United Methodist Church senior ushers celebrate 80th anniversary
The Senior Usher board of Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church celebrated their 80th Anniversary on Sunday, July 23, 2017, with a powerful message delivered by the associate pastor Tiffanie Postell. The theme “A Journey of Eighty Years of Ushering Ministry As Servants of God.” Usher Edith Cox presided for this special celebration. The morning prayer […]
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Baton Rouge,Business,In the IssueBroome provides status report on BRAVE grant
As promised last week, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome provided a status report on the BRAVE grant and recent contracts issued. She said: The report released today by my office details developments pertaining to the BRAVE program since its inception. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the program and documents the problems incurred in 2016 […]
Business,In the IssueCelebrity Chef Ryan Rondeno launched new line of Spice Rubs
The ‘Ryan Rondeno Spice Collection’ includes 3 exciting flavors – Nola Creole, Citrus Herb, & Ancho-Chile Barbeque.
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Entertainment,In the Issue,NationalBaton Rouge youth dominate, claim World Championship
The Baton Rouge team of teens, ages 16-19, emerged victorious after two days of competition consisting of 60 youth teams from around the world.
History,In the Issue,National,Ponchatoula,The Ed ShowHistorians celebrate, share Buffalo Soldiers’ Louisiana legacy
Donning original Buffalo Soldiers uniforms, Ponchatoula historians Melvin McElwee and Bobby Marten took to the stage of Zion Outreach Center to tell eager listeners of the role Louisiana slaves and freed Blacks played in the Civil War. They spoke to a large number of students on June 19. “I’m going to introduce you to another […]