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  • High-profile Louisiana lawmaker bowing out of politics, partially blames 'toxic' political landscape

    July 20, 2023 3:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE - One of the top lawmakers in the Louisiana House says he will not seek re-election when his term expires in 2024, in part blaming the "toxic stew" at the state Capitol for his exit from politics. In a series of tweets Wednesday, Speaker Pro Tem Tanner... more »
  • US Senate votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

    June 16, 2021 1:20 PM

    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday night that would make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The vote advances the bill to the House of Representatives, where it’s expected to pass due to overwhelming support from Democrats. If the bill passes the House, it will make its... more »
  • LaMont Cole elected as new Mayor ProTem Play Video

    January 2, 2021 2:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council were sworn into office in the Metropolitan Council Chamber today. The event started today at 11:00am at The River Center Branch Library. Of those sworn in was Councilman Lamont Cole, who was elected Mayor Protem. ... more »
  • EBR mayoral race candidates look for last campaign push before Dec. 5 election Play Video

    November 29, 2020 1:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The mayoral run-off election for East Baton Rouge Parish is less than a week away. Incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is up against former state representative Steve Carter. Like many things, the way they are campaigning is different from years past. "I really enjoyed knocking... more »
  • Clinton mayor resigns from office after year of 'turmoil'

    November 22, 2019 1:01 PM

    CLINTON - Mayor Lori Bell has resigned from office in Clinton after a tumultuous tenure with multiple arrests and state investigations. Bell submitted her letter of resignation to the Secretary of State Friday, saying she was giving up office effective immediately. Bell cited the past year of "turmoil" while... more »

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