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  • Livingston Parish tax supporting library system renewed -- barely

    November 18, 2023 10:54 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Voters in Livingston Parish on Saturday narrowly approved a measure that will extend a property tax that funds local libraries. With all 79 precincts reporting, the Prop 10 Mills Renewal led by a fraction of a percentage point -- 168 votes, in total. Passage... more »
  • Preliminary results: St. Helena school tax trails... by 11 votes

    November 18, 2023 10:39 PM

    ST. HELENA PARISH - A proposed 1 percent sales tax marked for school safety enhancements and academic programs in St. Helena Parish appears to have come up short -- for now -- by 11 votes. With all 11 precincts reporting, and early votes counted, results show 1,723 "no" votes... more »
  • Community leaders hosting event to stress the importance of getting out and voting Play Video

    October 3, 2023 8:49 AM

    BATON ROUGE - This weekend community leaders will host an event dedicated to getting people to register to vote and increasing voter turnout, stressing the importance of making your voice heard. Event organizer Ashley Rankins said the purpose of the event, "Bless the Vote," is to help people learn... more »
  • Deadline Saturday to register for December election in Louisiana

    November 19, 2022 1:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana residents who are not already registered to vote can do so Saturday and still qualify to participate in the next election. The state deadline for registration is Nov. 19. Those already registered do not need to take any additional action. Louisiana voters return to... more »
  • EBR election results: Councilman elected, runoff for district judge

    March 27, 2022 9:35 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The March election Saturday ended with runoffs and outright wins for local ballot items in Baton Rouge. Jordan Faircloth, a Republican, will face another Republican, Brad Myers in a runoff for an open judgeship seat at the 19th Judicial District Court. Fewer than 13,500 people voted.... more »
  • What will be on your ballot for the postponed fall elections

    September 14, 2021 4:46 PM

    Statewide Constitutional Amendments (Every parish will vote): Amendment 1 : “Do you support an amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for the streamlined electronic filing, electronic remittance, and the collection of sales and use taxes levied within the state by the State and Local Streamlined Sales and Use... more »
  • Ascension Parish votes in favor of selling sewer system Play Video

    April 23, 2021 8:01 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Residents voted for the sale of the East Bank wastewater utility system to a private company Saturday night. The measure passed by 961 votes, with 4,308 votes in favor of the sale and 3,347 votes against it. The results come in the wake of many... more »
  • Parish officials make final push to have Ascension voters approve sewage sale Play Video

    April 19, 2021 8:46 PM

    Monday marks the end of a large-scale campaign to convince Ascension Parish residents that going private is the right thing to do. Meetings, ads, and billboards all advertising the need for voters to approve the sale of the parish's sewage system to NWI. "This is a no-brainer," councilmember... more »
  • Julia Letlow wins 5th Congressional District seat replacing late husband, Luke Letlow

    March 20, 2021 9:09 PM

    Julia Letlow wins the U.S. House seat for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. Letlow, a Republican from Richland Parish, will be taking up the torch her late husband left behind after results came in on Saturday that she won the 5th congressional district seat. The seat was open after... more »
  • Troy Carter and Karen Peterson set to runoff for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district seat

    March 20, 2021 8:54 PM

    The polls closed on Saturday at 8 p.m. with votes for the U. S. Representative-2nd Congressional District all in. Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson are moving to a runoff in April. This seat represents Louisiana's District 2, which includes nearly all of the City of New Orleans... more »
  • Absentee voting deadline for most Louisiana citizens is Monday evening Play Video

    November 2, 2020 8:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - This year's election has resulted in a historical voter turnout and with Election Day just around the corner, officials are preparing for large crowds at polling locations across the state. They're also reminding voters of important voting deadlines. For example, most Louisiana voters who do not... more »
  • Absentee ballot deadline is Monday Play Video

    October 29, 2020 6:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - If you haven't mailed your absentee ballot yet, the Baton Rouge Registrar of Voters Office says you should consider hand delivery. Louisiana voters requested about 200,000 absentee ballots for the November election. So far, about 150,000 have been turned in and accepted. For most voters, the... more »
  • Online registration deadline for Nov. 3 election is Tuesday

    October 12, 2020 11:48 AM

    BATON ROUGE - On Monday, Louisiana's Secretary of State, Kyle Ardoin, issued a reminder to residents regarding the online registration deadline for the Nov. 3 Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election. The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 13. Secretary Ardoin's email went on to explain this deadline applies... more »
  • Here's what appears on your election ballot

    September 28, 2020 11:06 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The start of October brings the initial deadlines for some voting regulations in Louisiana. An online deadline to register to vote or change voter registration is October 13. Early voting for the November election is Oct. 16-27. The deadline to receive mailed ballots for... more »
  • Ascension tax proposals approved by voters Saturday

    August 15, 2020 10:14 PM

    GONZALES - Parish-wide tax items were approved by voters in Ascension Parish Saturday. Three were parish-wide tax decisions related to libraries, schools and mental health. Two others were for drainage and fire protection. All five passed with 67% to 87% of the vote. COMING IN... more »
  • List of candidates qualifying for November election

    July 22, 2020 4:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Find candidates qualified to run for elected office in the November election. Qualifying dates: Wednesday, July 22, - Friday, July, 24. Click HERE for a comprehensive list of qualified candidates maintained by the Secretary of State. IMPORTANT: Select 11/03/2020 from the election date drop-down tab... more »
  • EBR election results finally revealed after midnight

    July 12, 2020 1:13 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Votes were not tallied until well after midnight Saturday in a handful of municipal elections in East Baton Rouge. Saturday, voters were to elect Baker city council members along with deciding on re-electing the mayor and chief of police or putting new leadership in office. ... more »
  • Baker voters re-elect mayor, police chief Saturday

    July 11, 2020 8:35 PM

    BAKER - Voters here had to decide ballot items related to city officials, including mayor and police chief. Incumbent mayor Darnell Waites and chief of police Carl Dunn were running for reelection. In the mayoral election, Darnell Waites secured re-election, winning about 52% of the vote. In... more »
  • Voters renew EBR Sheriff's Office property tax

    July 11, 2020 8:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Voters decided on a property tax renewal for the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Saturday. The tax, which has been on the books since the early 1980's, generates a little less than $16.5 million. It essentially funds regular operations of the EBR Sheriff's Office. ... more »
  • Masks, voter safety encouraged at polling locations, Saturday Play Video

    July 10, 2020 8:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Citizens are encouraged to cast their votes for the Presidential primary and other elections, Saturday, July 11, but to do so in a safe and health conscious manner. Saturday marks the first election since Louisiana's surge in cases of novel coronavirus, and in addition to officials... more »
  • East Feliciana Parish leaders won't remove Confederate statue Play Video

    July 6, 2020 9:12 AM

    CLINTON - The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury voted to keep a 111-year-old Confederate statue outside of the East Feliciana courthouse. A vote from leaders came Monday evening after earlier discussions on if the statue should be removed. The 30-foot-tall statue of a Confederate soldier has been in front... more »
  • Precautions set for voting during virus pandemic

    June 20, 2020 3:15 PM

    As you head to the polls to vote in the presidential primary, you may notice things look quite different. The Coronavirus Crisis has voters taking extra precautions. "I feel like it's my duty to keep myself safe as well as others and that's why I wear... more »
  • Leslie Brown chosen as next superintendent of EBR schools after marathon board meeting Play Video

    June 15, 2020 6:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Leslie Brown has been selected to fill the role of East Baton Rouge Parish superintendent of schools after a six-hour-long school board meeting Thursday night. View this post on Instagram Leslie Brown... more »
  • Bernie Sanders narrowly wins New Hampshire primary

    February 12, 2020 5:25 AM

    Despite spending much of his career as a political outsider, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has become a top contender for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination by winning the New Hampshire Democratic primary contest. On Tuesday, Feb. 11 the left-wing senator won a close race over former mayor Pete Buttigieg.... more »
  • Metro Council approves first annexation requests since St. George vote Play Video

    January 8, 2020 10:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council heard the first batch of annexation requests, Wednesday, since voters approved to incorporate St. George. Eight commercial properties along United Plaza Boulevard off of Essen Lane requested annexation into the City of Baton Rouge. "This is not a question of... more »
  • Ascension Parish Council delaying sewer contract vote

    November 20, 2019 5:46 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - The Ascension Parish received a revised version of the Bernhard sewer contract Wednesday, but will not vote on the changes at Thursday's council meeting. According to Councilwoman Terri Casso, the council will review the changes and allow the public to look at the revised contract. ... more »
  • Bill cracking down on drunk driving pulled from house floor Play Video

    May 16, 2019 7:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A bill that would prevent drunk drivers from reoffending was pulled off the house floor Thursday afternoon. Marcella Charles lost her husband in a drunk driving crash. She hopes that the legislature will make changes to save lives through this bill. "On this journey, I'm doing... more »
  • BR constable, municipal election results

    December 8, 2018 9:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Voters across the region decided runoff elections for city leaders and tax propositions Saturday. Click HERE to see results from local races in various parishes. more »
  • Mayor convicted of felony voted, Nakamoto report leads to demand for state investigation Play Video

    November 9, 2018 5:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The state's chief election officer sent a strong demand for an investigation to the governor's office after the WBRZ Investigative Unit uncovered a convicted felon with ties to a powerful state agency voted in the recent election. Friday afternoon, the Secretary of State’s Office formally asked... more »
  • Property tax proposal to fund mental health facility in Baton Rouge

    June 22, 2018 7:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Officials will once again ask voters to approve a property tax to fund a mental health facility. Metro Council will discuss adding the tax to a December election in the coming weeks. The council must approve the election before voters weigh-in. The tax would be... more »
  • New tax plan for bridge across Mississippi River Play Video

    April 5, 2018 11:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Would you vote for higher taxes if it paid for a new bridge across the Mississippi River? Voters in five parishes may soon get the chance. State Senator Rick Ward (R-Port Allen) has proposed creating a special taxing district encompassing East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension,... more »
  • Municipal election wraps up

    March 25, 2017 9:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE -Voting has concluded in the March municipal elections around Louisiana. Statewide voting concluded Saturday afternoon for residents in East Feliciana, Livingston, East Feliciana, St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes. Full results from the polls can be viewed here . more »
  • Voters deny property tax for road work in EBR

    December 10, 2016 11:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Despite approving one of two tax measures dealing with road repairs in East Baton Rouge, the proposal for expanding the Green Light program failed since the entire package did not pass. Both proposals tied to the Green Light project had to be approved by voters Saturday.... more »
  • Voters say no to mental health tax

    December 10, 2016 11:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Voters denied a property tax to fund a mental health center in East Baton Rouge. A 10-year, 1.5-mill property tax would have generated about $6 million to fund a center for people who experience mental health issues. Supporters argued the tax would help fund a program... more »
  • Proposed tax on Dec. ballot could allow for mental health facility in BR Play Video

    November 29, 2016 6:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE – As voters head to the polls, one item they will be asked to approve is a property tax that would generate nearly $6 million for a mental health facility in Baton Rouge. People suffering from behavioral health issues in need of treatment are behind bars. Only one... more »
  • Voters to decide on hotel occupancy tax increase on Dec. 10

    November 17, 2016 11:12 AM

    BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge Parish residents will decide on a proposition authorizing a two percent hotel occupancy tax that would be added to hotel guests' nightly room rate on the Dec. 10th ballot. Proceeds from the tax would produce an estimated $2.6 million each year to fund... more »
  • Education leaders look for alternative to failed amendment Play Video

    November 9, 2016 11:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana higher education leaders wanted the right to raise tuition on their own, instead of going through the state legislature. In Tuesday's election, voters said no. Many students said they were glad it failed, but higher education leaders say a big problem has been left unresolved. "We're... more »
  • Voters pass property tax for EBR Council on Aging

    November 8, 2016 5:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Voters approved a property tax that would create more money for the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging. In a close vote, the measure was passed with 90,791 votes (51 percent). The tax would be a 2.25 mill property tax for 10 years that would... more »
  • What to know about voting following the flood Play Video

    October 25, 2016 6:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A few things have changed this election, following the August flood. Polling places are moved and the state's trying to help voters replace missing or destroyed voter ID cards. There are dozens of new polling locations after some schools, churches and fire stations took on water.... more »
  • Sanders picks up another win; still a long shot

    May 10, 2016 11:29 PM

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Republican-side of the Presidential Race is all but decided with Donald Trump the presumptive nominee. Nonetheless, he picked up victories Tuesday night in both West Virginia and Nebraska. The race is tighter on the Democratic-side. Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) remains a long-shot to win the... more »
  • Metro Council approves vote on new property tax in November Play Video

    May 10, 2016 10:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council approved adding a property tax vote to the November ballot. The Council on Aging wants more money to fund its operation because of fears of half a million dollars in state cuts and other local government cuts. The organization... more »
  • Pro-medical marijuana billboard goes up ahead of final vote

    May 10, 2016 9:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE - As lawmakers prepare for the final vote on medical marijuana legalization, a pro-pot group has placed a billboard in the Capital City featuring a local mother and her child. The digital signage goes live at 11 a.m. on Tuesday and displays Baton Rouge residents Brittany Osborne... more »
  • Livingston council announces public hearing for term limits, gravel pits

    April 15, 2016 12:24 AM

    LIVINGSTON - The Livingston Parish Council made headway on a pair of items at a meeting Thursday night that have been in the works for months. The council briefly discussed and set a date for a public hearing about administering term limits for themselves. Voters replaced the entire council last... more »
  • Livingston Council to discuss term limits and vote on gravel pit regulations

    April 14, 2016 9:41 AM

    LIVINGSTON- The Livingston Parish Council is set to consider term limits for its council members at Thursday’s meeting. After the council puts the issue on the ballot, voters would then decide whether or not to add term limits. Back in February, the Council took up the issue and Councilman Gary... 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 »
  • More than 600,000 registered Democrats & Republicans voted Saturday

    March 6, 2016 12:41 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Registered democrats and republicans cast votes for the Louisiana Presidential Primary Saturday. Hillary Clinton ended the night the presidential primary leader for democrats. Donald Trump edged out Ted Cruz as the primary leader for republicans. Fewer than 11,000 votes separated Trump and Cruz. A total... more »
  • Dawn Collins elected to EBR school board Saturday

    March 6, 2016 12:36 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Voters elected a new representative to the school board Saturday. Dawn Collins, a democrat, was elected to fill the seat left vacant when former school board member Tarvald Smith was elected to the Baton Rouge City Court last year. Collins will serve for two years,... more »
  • Runoff needed in Baker following Saturday elections; new chief elected outright

    March 6, 2016 12:34 AM

    BAKER - Voters here will return to the polls in April since a runoff is needed to decide who will be the next city mayor. Leroy Davis and Darnell "DA1" Waites entered a runoff, slimming the selection down from four. But, no runoff is needed to replace the... more »
  • 2-vote loss, other upsets in Saturday election

    March 6, 2016 12:28 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The presidential preference primary and numerous municipal elections brought voters to polling locations across the region Saturday. Hillary Clinton ended the night the presidential primary leader for democrats. Donald Trump edged out Ted Cruz as the primary leader for republicans. Fewer than 11,000 votes separated Trump... more »
  • 'Super Tuesday' super for Trump, Clinton

    March 2, 2016 12:42 AM

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Donald Trump (R) and Hillary Clinton (D) were the big winners of 'Super Tuesday'- a day consisting of presidential primaries in 11 different states. Donald Trump won seven states, most among republicans, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia. He's also expected to win... more »
  • LHSAA votes to expand playoff split to other sports Play Video

    January 29, 2016 11:01 AM

    BATON ROUGE - On Friday, representatives from 346 school districts held a high-stakes vote regarding the future of playoffs for high school athletics in Louisiana. Principals voted 182-120 to not only continue the select/nonselect playoff split adopted in 2013 for high school football, but to also expand it to... more »
  • No recount for Ascension Parish president's race Play Video

    November 24, 2015 10:24 AM

    GONZALES - After losing the Ascension Parish president's seat by only 115 votes over the weekend, Clint Cointment officially conceded Tuesday morning and said he will not seek a full recount of the vote. Kenny Matassa won the election for parish president Saturday night, but the margin was close... more »
  • Fire district pushing for fee renewal from voters Play Video

    November 12, 2015 5:26 PM

    WALKER - Fire fighters in Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 4 are pushing for voters to renew a service charge that makes up 30 percent of the district's budget. The $32 yearly fee generates $713,000 a year for Fire District 4. District 4 covers one-third of the parish including Walker,... more »
  • Springfield could get new high school campus Play Video

    November 5, 2015 4:56 PM

    SPRINGFIELD - The town of Springfield in Livingston Parish will get a new high school campus if voters in the area approve a $14 million bond issue. The Livingston Parish School Board will announce plans to call an election in April Thursday night. Most buildings on the current Springfield High... more »
  • Common Core supporters hold onto BESE seats

    October 25, 2015 12:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Despite outcries from people opposed to Common Core, many members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education who support the standards won back their seats. Six of the eight BESE races went to people who supported Common Core, and two people who lost their seats... more »
  • Voters split on fiscal, tax amendments

    October 24, 2015 11:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Voters approved two constitutional amendments and rejected two others Saturday which affect the state's budget and local tax revenues. Voters said "yes" to an amendment which gave the treasurer authority to invest state funds in an new fund meant to set up transportation loans for local... more »
  • Four major candidates at tonight's LA Tech debate Play Video

    October 15, 2015 6:16 PM

    RUSTON, La. - All four major candidates in the upcoming gubernatorial primary will be at a televised debate tonight in Ruston, the last likely chance for that to happen before the election. Sen. David Vitter, Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, and Rep. John Edwards are... more »
  • BRAC announces support for renewing EBR library tax

    October 12, 2015 10:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Area Chamber announced Monday they supported renewing a property tax which covers more than 98 percent of the East Baton Rouge Library system's budget. Voters approved the ten-year dedicated tax in 1995 and 2005. Without it, the library wouldn't be able to stay... more »
  • Services on the line as EBRPL tax renewal heads to October ballot Play Video

    September 24, 2015 5:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A crucial vote is coming up for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System as voters are asked to renew a tax that's been around for 20 years. The current tax costs the average resident about $100 a year, and it has served the library... more »
  • Town will decide if police chief should be elected

    September 21, 2015 9:09 PM

    FRENCH SETTLEMENT- In November, residents of this small town in Livingston Parish will be asked to change the way their police chief is selected. Currently, the chief is elected. But, Monday night, the board of aldermen approved asking people to vote on if the chief should be elected. ... more »
  • New iPad voting technology a possibility in Louisiana

    September 9, 2015 9:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Voting machines could be a thing of the past in Louisiana since Secretary of State Tom Schedler is looking to install tablet voting at precincts across the state. Schedler says he wants to phase out voting booths to make things smoother and cheaper in the long... more »
  • It's election day!

    November 15, 2013 10:19 PM

    PORT ALLEN- The polls have opened in West Baton Rouge and voters here are being asked if they want to recall the mayor. Voters will be asked if they want to recall Mayor Deedy Slaughter. If voters approve the recall, the mayor would be removed from office and a... more »
  • Tax election results Play Video

    April 6, 2013 10:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Voters decided on a series of taxes Saturday. Most were approved, but one was denied. Here are the results: East Baton Rouge Cons. Sch. Dist. No. 1 Prop 1 -- 6.50 Mills - SB - 10 Yrs. Funds school system operations YES 71.86% NO 28.14%... more »

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