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Herman Cain Campaigns for Paul Dietzel for Congress

Herman Cain Campaigns for Paul Dietzel for Congress

Former Presidential candidate HERMAN CAIN spoke at rally on behalf of Paul Dietzel II, candidate for U. S. Congress from the Sixth Congressional District, at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge on Friday night. More than 300 people packed into the hotel’s ballroom for the event. Incumbent Congressman Bill Cassidy, who is running for U.S. Senate [...]

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The Nation Is Redder Than the Media Thinks

The Nation Is Redder Than the Media Thinks

JUST A REMINDER. The counties in RED voted for Romney over Obama in 2012. Do not be discouraged by the left-wing media, the liberal Democrats, or the RINO Republicans! You are not alone in your beliefs! (Does this post mean we think swamps and prairies should vote? No, but it is important to note that [...]

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Tony Perkins to Speak at Ronald Reagan Luncheon

Tony Perkins to Speak at Ronald Reagan Luncheon

TONY PERKINS TO SPEAK AT RONALD REAGAN NEWSMAKER LUNCHEON TUESDAY, NOV. 12. Nationally-known conservative leader Tony Perkins of Baton Rouge will speak on U. S. policy in the Middle East and important issues facing the nation at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon at 12 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. in [...]

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Scott Wilson, Barry Ivey Duel For State House Seat March 2

Scott Wilson, Barry Ivey Duel For State House Seat March 2

READ ENDORSEMENT QUESTIONNAIRES FROM BARRY IVEY, SCOTT WILSON. CENTRAL — With the resignation of State Rep. Clif Richardson (R-Central), two Republican candidates are battling to replace him in a Special Election on Saturday, March 2. Businessman Barry Ivey and Metro Councilman Scott Wilson are working door-to-door, sending out campaign mailings, and sign-waving on street corners. [...]

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Jeff Hughes Sworn in to Louisiana Supreme Court

Jeff Hughes Sworn in to Louisiana Supreme Court

Historic Changes on Court New Justice Jeff Hughes Impressed by Quality Of Colleagues, Finds ‘Very Bright Legal Minds’ by Woody Jenkins NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court has a new Chief Justice and a new Republican majority.  On Friday, Bernette Johnson became the first-ever black chief justice of the court, and Jeff Hughes was [...]

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GOP Candidate for House District 65 to Address Reagan Luncheon

GOP Candidate for House District 65 to Address Reagan Luncheon

BATON ROUGE — The Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 19 will hear from the candidate or candidates who have received the Republican endorsement for the upcoming Special Election for the Louisiana House from District 65. Two candidates are vying for the post to replace former Rep. Clif Richardson.  Barry Ivey and Scott Wilson [...]

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Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon Set for Tuesday, Oct. 9

Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon Set for Tuesday, Oct. 9

BATON ROUGE — The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish will hold its monthly Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Café Américain on Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. The meeting is open to registered Republicans, guests, and members of the media. To make reservations, call Richie Edmonds at 225-892-6000

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Twice Adopted

Twice Adopted

Former Mayor Pro-Tem Was Adopted Twice by Age 16 BATON ROUGE — The future didn’t look very bright for the little boy born to a 16-year-old unwed mother on Dec. 31, 1948, in the small North Louisiana community of Weston. That wasn’t something that was accepted, and babies like that were often given away. But the mother was [...]

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Republican Party Endorses Mike Walker for Mayor-President

Republican Party Endorses Mike Walker for Mayor-President

Republican Party Endorses Mike Walker For Mayor-President Against Kip Holden BATON ROUGE — The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Tuesday announced its endorsement of Mike Walker for Mayor-President in the Nov. 6 election.  The announcement was made by parish vice chairman Connie Bernard at the party’s Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon. Bernard said Walker answered questions [...]

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Coroner to Address Record Murder Rate At New Chamber At 12 Noon Tuesday

Coroner to Address Record Murder Rate At New Chamber At 12 Noon Tuesday

BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish coroner Dr. Beau Clark will discuss the parish’s murder rate at the new Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge meeting at 12 noon Tuesday at Café Américain.  As coroner, Dr. Clark examines each murder victim.

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