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  • With runoff election approaching, mayoral candidates pledge to move East Baton Rouge forward

    November 30, 2020 5:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE- In the biting cold Monday, incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and former State Representative Steve Carter faced off in a debate before the Baton Rouge Press Club. Both candidates are making a final push this week for votes, after Weston Broome entered a runoff with Carter earlier... more »
  • WBRZ to televise debate between mayoral runoff candidates Wednesday

    November 11, 2020 1:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The two candidates in the runoff election for East Baton Rouge mayor-president will appear in a live, televised debate on WBRZ Channel 2 on November 18. The WBRZ Mayoral Debate will be seen from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both WBRZ Channel 2 and news... more »
  • Governor John Bel Edwards confident he'll win runoff, political analysts more cautious Play Video

    October 14, 2019 7:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards' campaign released new information Monday from polling that they've been doing that show the incumbent governor easily sailing to victory in the runoff against Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone on Nov. 16. However, those who are watching the election said there are plenty... more »
  • President sends tweet about La. governor's race

    October 1, 2019 10:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Louisiana’s political landscape found itself the topic of the president’s tweeting Tuesday as President Donald Trump typed his support for both republicans challenging the incumbent governor – either candidate will do, the president wrote, to force a runoff. The president pushed for voters to cast ballots... more »
  • More rain will cause runoff, flooding issues to continue Play Video

    June 1, 2017 7:16 AM

    Due to another upper level disturbance, moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms affected the area Thursday morning. Rain amounts have been wide ranging over the last several days, but some localized totals upwards of 5 inches have occurred. In fact, just yesterday there were isolated pockets with over 2 inches... more »
  • Kennedy skips Baton Rouge Senate forum Play Video

    November 28, 2016 6:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Republican John Kennedy was absent Monday from the Baton Rouge Press Club forum for U.S. Senate candidates. It's a move his rival Democrat Foster Campbell didn't let go unnoticed. "Mr. Kennedy doesn't want to debate," said Campbell. "He really doesn't want me to call him out on... more »
  • Early voting for Dec. 10 runoffs begin Saturday

    November 23, 2016 3:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Early voting for the December 10 general elections begins this Saturday. Statewide early voting will be last for one week starting Saturday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Dec. 3. According to the Louisisana Secretary of State's Office, residents can vote at the Registrar of Voters office in... more »
  • Weston Broome, White particpate in debate prior to runoff election Play Video

    November 21, 2016 7:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge's candidates for Mayor-President, Sharon Weston Broome and Bodi White went head to head during a debate hosted by the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday. The candidates were hit with questions on top issues, one of them on community policing. Weston Broome said that... more »
  • Councilman John Delgado endorses Bodi White for EBR Mayor-President

    November 14, 2016 4:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Metro Councilman John Delgado has formally endorsed Bodi White for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President weeks before the runoff election. Delgado, a former candidate in the election, announced his endorsement Monday afternoon on the steps of City Hall. " We're taking steps to unite this parish," White... more »
  • Matassa, Cointment headed for Ascension Parish president runoff Play Video

    October 25, 2015 1:10 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH – The race for Ascension Parish president hasn’t ended just yet. Gonzales City Council member Kenny Matassa advanced to a runoff against businessman Cloint Cointment. Ascension Parish Councilman Chris Loar followed behind at 22 percent, while Ricky Diggs finished with 8 percent and Clarence Henry Jr. finished... more »

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