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Baker Community Golf Tournament 2024 Draws Success with Record Participation
Baker, Louisiana - The Baker Chamber of Commerce spearheaded yet another successful edition of the Baker Community Charity Golf...
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Baker Mayor Secures Second Term as Chairman of Capital Region Planning Commission
BAKER, La. — In a decisive vote, Mayor Darnell Waites of Baker has been re-elected to lead the Capital Region Planning Commission (CRPC)...
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Local Artist Angel Baise Awarded McDonald's Art Grant for Exceptional Depiction of Female Ronald McDonald
Baker, Louisiana - In a remarkable display of talent and creativity, Baker resident Angel Baise has been honored with a prestigious...
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Baker Mayor Praises Rose Hill Church's Move as Catalyst for Unity and Growth
Baker, Louisiana - Mayor Darnell Waites of Baker applauded Rose Hill Church's relocation to the city as a significant step towards...
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Incumbents Secure Re-election in Baker Municipal Elections
Baker, Louisiana - In the latest round of municipal elections on March 23rd, residents of Baker reaffirmed their trust in incumbent...
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Mayor Waites Praises Collaborative Efforts Driving Baker's Development
BATON ROUGE, La. — Mayor Waites of Baker City-Parish has conveyed profound satisfaction with the strides made through collaborative...
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Baker High School set to reopen
BAKER, La. - The transformation of Baker High School, necessitated by the 2016 flood that rendered the previous facility unusable, is...
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Baker Residents Call for Change Ahead of Local Elections
BATON ROUGE, La. — The anticipation is palpable in Baker, Louisiana, as the city braces for its upcoming local elections on March 23rd....
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Willie Brooks III Garners Democratic Endorsement in Bid for Baker Police Chief
Baker, Louisiana - In a pivotal moment in the race for Baker's next Chief of Police, Willie Brooks III has garnered a significant...
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Democratic Parish Executive Committee Endorses Visionary Leaders for Baker's Municipal Elections
Baker, Louisiana - As the City of Baker gears up for its upcoming municipal elections, the political landscape is charged with...
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Desiree Odell-Collins Announces Candidacy for City Leadership in Baker, Louisiana
BAKER, La. — Desiree Odell-Collins, a prominent figure in the Baker community, has formally declared her candidacy for city leadership,...
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Denise Stevenson Enters Race for Mayor of Baker, Louisiana
Baker, Louisiana — Denise Stevenson, a retired senior enlisted service member, community servant, and public health official, has...
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Brenda G. Jackson Declares Candidacy for Mayor of Baker, Louisiana
BAKER, La. — Brenda G. Jackson, a retired educator, longtime community volunteer and current sitting Councilmember for District...
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Doris Thornton-Alexander Announces Candidacy for Mayor: A Commitment to TRUTH, TRANSPARENCY & TRUST
Baker, La. — In a momentous declaration, Octogenarian Doris Thornton-Alexander has officially thrown her hat into the ring, announcing...
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Progress Report: Mayor Darnell Waites Propels Baker's Advancement
Since my election in 2016, my vision for Baker's future has only grown more robust. Today, I stand even more optimistic about our city's...
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Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation to Host SK Run / 1 Mile Walk in Baker
Baker, Louisiana - The Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation is proud to announce its upcoming SK Run / 1 Mile Walk...
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Harvesting Better Health Festival Promises a Day of Fitness, Fun, and Community Wellness in Baker
Baker, LA - The Baker Harvesting Better Health Festival is set to invigorate the community with a day of fitness, dance, fun, food,...
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Baker Chamber of Commerce Gears Up for the Annual Members Award Banquet
An Evening of Celebration and Community Engagement on October 12, 2023 Baker, LA - The Baker Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce...
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Baker Earns Top Spot as Louisiana's Safest City in 2023, According to Safewise's Annual Report
By Becky Bond Baker, Louisiana - In a resounding victory for community safety, Baker, Louisiana has been crowned the safest city in the...
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