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Former Metro Council member launches workshop series, community give-back campaign
June 28, 2021 12:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - According to a news release from former Baton Rouge Metro Council Member Tara Wicker, the W Consulting Group and Fecit Antiques and Estate Sales announced Monday that it will sponsor a series of workshops designed to help grieving local citizens find solace in the legacies their loved... more » -
Former Councilman Byron Sharper drops out of EBR Mayor's race, 5 others remain Play Video
July 15, 2020 5:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - One week before qualifying officially begins, former Councilman Byron Sharper has thrown his support behind the incumbent mayor, Sharon Weston Broome. The crowded field of candidates includes EBR Councilwoman Tara Wicker, EBR Councilman Matt Watson, State Representative C. Denise Marcelle and Businessman Jordan Piazza. Pollsters... more » -
Haphazardly written recall petition focuses on Wicker after she voted for Amoroso Play Video
July 26, 2018 5:28 PM
BATON ROUGE – A week after a chaotic East Baton Rouge Metro Council meeting where members and citizens chastised each other over a decision to appoint a deceased councilman’s wife to his seat, one of the city leaders who extended an olive branch during the ruckus now faces a recall... more » -
After casting deciding vote on Amoroso, Wicker discusses praise and criticism Play Video
July 20, 2018 6:38 PM
BATON ROUGE- Following a contentious East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council meeting Thursday, Councilwoman Tara Wicker spoke about what led to her decision that went against her democratic colleagues. "I was never allowed to cower down or be intimidated," Wicker said. "That's not who I am. If I believe in... more » -
As talk focuses on crime cameras, questions loom about old crime cameras Play Video
September 27, 2017 5:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - As Baton Rouge is on track to have a record number of homicides this year, leaders are looking at an expensive tool the city once had to be their eyes and ears on the streets. Adding additional crime cameras to the streets is now on the table... more » -
Councilwoman Tara Wicker announces campaign for re-election
May 31, 2016 11:55 AM
BATON ROUGE- Metro Councilwoman Tara Wicker announced her campaign for re-election for Metro Council District 10. The announcement took place on Tuesday, May 31 at 11:15 a.m. at the corner of Third St. and North Boulevard. "I wake up thrilled everyday to serve the people of District 10. I am... more » -
Metro Council to vote on smoking ban Wednesday
April 13, 2016 9:10 AM
BATON ROUGE- The Metro Council is set to discuss a proposal that would ban smoking in all business around the capital city. The idea was pitched by Smoke Free Baton Rouge, an anti-smoking campaign. It started out as a plan to ban smoking in bars and casinos around Baton Rouge,... more » -
BRAF to side-step Metro Council in setting up health district in south Baton Rouge
February 23, 2016 7:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has apparently decided to go around the Metro Council with its plans to build a health district in Baton Rouge. Councilwoman and Planning Commissioner Tara Wicker told WBRZ News 2 that BRAF pulled the item from the Metro Council's agenda. This comes... more » -
South Baton Rouge Christmas parade set for Dec. 5
November 30, 2015 5:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - Metro Council member Tara Wicker said she wants this year's South Baton Rouge Christmas Parade to bring hope to many families in the area. The parade, themed "A Christmas of Hope," is set for Dec. 5 starting at 10 a.m. It begins and ends at McKinley... more »