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Meet newly elected Judge Colette Gregs and Amite Councilwoman Kenyetta Richardson
Colette Greggs assumed office on October 24 as 19th judicial court judge while Kenyetta Richardson won councilwoman in the Town of Amite
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Campaign launches to help Louisiana families seek child tax credit benefits
The Middleburg Institute's listen-and-learn events will explain why tax credits matter for families and how to improve access to tax credits and tax…
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Renovations began at Scotlandville Library
Expansion will include Black Heritage Alcove, gallery walls, garden story walk, laptop bars, expanded rooms, and outdoor community fridge
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Letter to The Editor: Tangipahoa library leads the way with compassion for disabled community
A donation of six computers will enhance how the Statewide Independent Living Council serves residents who are living with disabilities in the state of…
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'Living Well, Aging Well Senior Health Day' is Tuesday, Nov. 7
The free senior health day will include free health screenings, food, live food demonstrations, chair yoga, free haircuts, bingo, and information on…
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Scotland-based conductor Kellen Gray and LPO bring classic Black American tales of love, loss, and family
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents 'Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture, Nov. 18 at The Orpheum Theater in New Orleans
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Caulette Guillard seeks family court judgeship
Baton Rouge attorney Caulette "Twin" Jackson Guillard heads to a runoff election for East Baton Rouge Family Court judge Section 3, Division D. Early…
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Gwen Collins-Greenup heads to her third run off for secretary of state
For the third time, attorney and CPA Gwen Collins-Greenup faces a runoff to become the next Secretary of State.
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Community favorites face run-off for state representative
Councilwoman Chauna Banks or Rep. Barbara Carpenter? North Baton Rouge voters are faced with the challenge to select one of two "dynamic leaders" as the…
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October 2023
Thirteen ladies inducted into distinction
The Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Nonpareil Chapter recently inducted 13 new members doing a special ceremony
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Artist Malaika Favorite teams with Disney to create new mural for ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’
This longtime artist member of the Baton Rouge Gallery Center for Contemporary Art, Favorite has been helping to shape the art of Louisiana for decades
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Stepping into the middle of a real-life battle over voting rights
Baton Rouge native Audrey Houston Haynes, 92, reflects on an influential third grade teacher and her 'out-of-the-ordinary' lesson during Jim Crow
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