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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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EBR PEC Rules, Endorsement Procedures, Minutes

EBR PEC Rules, Endorsement Procedures, Minutes

BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Republican Parish Executive Committee has adopted Rules of Procedure and Endorsement Procedures. To view the Rules of Procedure, click here: http://www.capitalrepublican.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/EBR-PEC-Rules-4-1-12.pdf To view the Endorsement Procedures, click here: http://www.capitalrepublican.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/EBR-PEC-Endorsement-Procedures.pdf To view the Minutes of EBR PEC meetings during 2012, click here: http://www.capitalrepublican.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/EBR-PEC-Minutes-2012.pdf To view the Minutes of EBR PEC meetings during [...]

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Collapse of Obama’s Mideast Policy Leaves Administration Looking Dangerously Inept

Collapse of Obama’s Mideast Policy Leaves Administration Looking Dangerously Inept

Singing Kumbaya With Terrorists Is No Substitute for Military Strength by Woody Jenkins, editor, Capital City News BATON ROUGE — The Arab Spring has turned into the Arab Winter.  With it, the utter naivete and ineptitude of the Obama Administration’s policy in the Mideast have become clear for all to see. In his Cairo speech, President Obama reached [...]

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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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