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The men arrived
About two dozen men stood at the rail in the Senate chamber in solidarity with Baton Rouge State Sen Regina Barrow, who was accosted by Sen Stewart…
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First Black candidate for parish clerk John 'Tree' Smith says office needs transparency
With more than 35 years in the Tangipahoa Clerk of Courts Office, Smith --a former deputy clerk-- says he is determined to secure and maintain vital…
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DrumRoll: NAACP Image Award recognizes Baton Rouge former gang leader's transformation
Arthur “Silky Slim” Reed, once a notorious gangster and gang leader, has turned his life around and become a powerful voice for social justice.
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Capital Area United Way continues free tax service during Super Tax Day on Jan 25
Super Tax Day event, sponsored by Entergy Louisiana, is Saturday, February 25 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, located…
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SU Ag Center set to host a slate of events to celebrate its 80th Annual Livestock Show
Southern University is the only 1890 Land-Grant Institution to still hold this time-honored tradition.
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Community outcry stops plans to build facility for 'dangerous' mentally ill adults for North Baton Rouge
Elected officials still plan to meet Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10am with residents who live near Glen Oaks High and Forest Heights Elementary where the…
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Success in business, service, and fatherhood
Women businesses featured in Success Calendar. Tangipahoa library seeks nominations for African-American Honorary Service Award. The Life of a Father…
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