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  • In harmony with tradition, Trump reportedly leaves note for Biden in Oval Office

    January 20, 2021 9:27 AM

    Several news outlets are reporting that President Donald Trump has left a note for his successor, Joe Biden, in the Oval Office. This is in harmony with a tradition carried out by a sitting President to an incoming President amid a peaceful transition of power. “The President left... more »
  • Local authorities reassure citizens following FBI's warning of possible national unrest Play Video

    January 12, 2021 6:57 AM

    BATON ROUGE - As the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reportedly prepares for a possible series of "armed protests" that may have been planned at all 50 state capitols and the US Capitol in Washington DC ahead of Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 , local authorities in Louisiana are collaborating... more »
  • Inauguration ceremonies held for Louisiana Sheriffs

    July 2, 2020 12:11 PM

    A series of swearing-in ceremonies were held Thursday, July 1 for those elected to the role of Sheriff in their parishes. Some of those sworn in included Sheriff Jeff Travis of East Feliciana Parish, Sheriff Bobby Webre of Ascension Parish, and Sheriff Becket Breaux of St. Martinville Parish. ... more »
  • College students discuss inauguration of President Trump Play Video

    January 20, 2017 6:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE – College students in Baton Rouge had different opinions of watching the presidential inauguration ceremony on Friday. Some students watched the ceremony in their student union, while others walked passed and went about their day. For students at LSU who did watch, they said that the... more »
  • Cedric Richmond will attend Trump inauguration

    January 19, 2017 11:36 AM

    WASHINGTON – Democratic Representative Cedric Richmond announced Thursday that he plans to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration. In a statement released Thursday morning, Richmond said he decided to attend the event marking the peaceful transfer of power between Barack Obama and Trump. “My attendance is in no way an... more »
  • Broome takes oath of office as Mayor-President Play Video

    January 2, 2017 12:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Mayor-President elect Sharon Weston Broome took the oath of office at her inauguration ceremony on Monday afternoon. The ceremony began at 5 p.m. at the Baton Rouge River Center Theatre for Performing Arts. Broome's inauguration events kicked off on Sunday at 6 p.m. with a... more »
  • Events schedule released for Weston Broome's inauguration

    December 20, 2016 6:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Mayor-President elect Sharon Weston Broome's transition team has announced the official plans for her inauguration on Jan. 2. The inauguration events will begin on Sunday, Jan. 1 with a Celebration of Faith at Star Hill Church at 6 p.m. The following day, on Jan. 2,... more »
  • Thousands pack the State Capitol to welcome Edwards Play Video

    January 11, 2016 6:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Despite a chilly morning, there wasn't an empty seat available today at the State Capitol. Many of those who came to Baton Rouge travelled long distances to get here. James Stewart, a retired teacher, said he made a bucket list and attending an inauguration was... more »
  • Barras elected La. House Speaker over Edwards pick Play Video

    January 11, 2016 11:58 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Members of the Louisiana House elected New Iberia Republican Taylor Barras as their new Speaker, defeating the Democrat supported by John Bel Edwards for the position. Barras received 56 votes to Walt Leger's 49 to claim the Speaker's gavel from outgoing Speaker Chuck Kleckley. Leger... more »
  • Crews ready Capitol for Monday's inauguration Play Video

    January 10, 2016 5:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The day before he officially takes the oath as Louisiana's next governor, John Bel Edwards and his transition team went over preparations for Monday's inauguration on the steps of the state Capitol. Edwards walked across the platform Sunday where he will be sworn in as the... more »
  • Continued preps happening for inauguration day

    January 8, 2016 7:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Workers were getting prepared for the inauguration of governor-elect John Bel Edwards, all day Friday. Truck loads of magnolia trees and plants were being placed outside the capitol as well as inside, for the big day. Nearly 3,000 seats will be placed to accommodate guests. There will... more »
  • More Edwards inauguration details released; Jim Hawthorne is master of ceremonies

    January 7, 2016 2:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - More details about the upcoming 2016 Louisiana Govenor's Inauguration were released by the Edwards transition team Thursday, including the announcement that legendary "Voice of the Tigers" Jim Hawthorne will hold down the master of ceremonies position. Hawthorne is retiring at the end of the men’s basketball... more »

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