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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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...
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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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