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Louisiana Gubernatorial Primary Registration Deadline Approaches

Weekly Press Staff BATON ROUGE, La. — With an impending gubernatorial primary election on the horizon, Louisiana residents are reminded...

Candidate Donna Collins-Lewis for East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court 2023

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Candidate Donna Collins-Lewis for East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court 2023

Donna Collins-Lewis has a deep-rooted connection to her hometown, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she has dedicated herself to serving the...

Barbara West Carpenter: Eight Years of Impactful Leadership in District 63

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Barbara West Carpenter: Eight Years of Impactful Leadership in District 63

Barbara West Carpenter, elected in 2016, has been at the forefront of District 63's growth and development. Her journey in public service...

A QUESTION THAT NEEDS ANSWERING: GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES-IS YOUR PLAN TO GOVERN THE WHOLE LA

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A QUESTION THAT NEEDS ANSWERING: GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES-IS YOUR PLAN TO GOVERN THE WHOLE LA

Baton Rouge, Louisiana— Like the LLBC, the Urban League of Louisiana has advocated for Black and underrepresented communities throughout...

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Midterm Election Results

The results are in! The midterm elections have officially closed, and the results are in. Several runoffs will occur throughout the city,...

Louisiana voters reject ban on slavery, involuntary servitude; author also opposed it

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Louisiana voters reject ban on slavery, involuntary servitude; author also opposed it

BY: PIPER HUTCHINSON Louisiana Illuminator With ballots still being counted Tuesday night, six out of 10 Louisiana voters have opposed ...

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FuturePAC Endorsements

FuturePAC has interviewed and endorsed the candidates below who align with regional economic development goals. Feel free to save this...

Linda B. Perkins, Candidate for Baker School Board District #1

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Linda B. Perkins, Candidate for Baker School Board District #1

Linda B. Perkins is a candidate for Baker School Board Member, District #1. She has lived in Baker, Louisiana for forty-five years. She...

Freida Morris running for Zachary City Council District 1

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Freida Morris running for Zachary City Council District 1

My name is Freida Morris. I am running for Zachary City Council District 1. I am a Leader, Advisor, and Community Advocate, passionate...

Darryl “Schuster” Lawrence, #130 well prepared for the Zachary Chief of Police role

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Darryl “Schuster” Lawrence, #130 well prepared for the Zachary Chief of Police role

I am Darryl Lawrence, but many of you also know me as “Schuster” I am well prepared for the Zachary Chief of Police role. Serving the...

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Gail Horne Ray for Judge

Attorney Gail Horne Ray has been practicing law for 44 years. A product of the public school system in Birmingham, Alabama, she received...

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ELECTION

ELECTION DAY REMINDERS

BATON ROUGE, La. — Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is reminding everyone that Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 is Election Day for the Open...

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Early Voting Begins Oct. 25 for Nov. 8 Open Congressional Primary Election

BATON ROUGE, La. — Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is reminding voters that early voting for the Nov. 8 Open Congressional Primary...

Carla Christophe Powell for EBR School Board District 3

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Carla Christophe Powell for EBR School Board District 3

Reverend Carla Christophe Powell is a native and current resident of the Scotlandville community; who has been raised in a God-fearing...

Candidate for City of Baker School Board District 3

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Candidate for City of Baker School Board District 3

Desiree Odell-Collins honors 29 years of marriage to Gerald Collins, Sr. (Buffalo Soldiers Sports Organization's "Coach Gerald"), 5 adult...

Robert Williams Announces Candidacy for Zachary Chief of Police

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Robert Williams Announces Candidacy for Zachary Chief of Police

I am Robert Williams and announcing my candidacy for Chief of Police for the City of Zachary. The Chief of Police is one of the most...

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