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Baker home damaged in fire
A fire, which is believed to have started inside a garbage can, caused damage to a Baker home last Tuesday. Baker District Chief Howard Bonaventure said upon arrival, firefighters discovered smoke ...
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Artwork by Murrell Butler
Louisiana Artwork Showcase at Audubon Pilgrimage this weekend
A Louisiana Artwork Showcase will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 15, 16, and 17, at the Temple Sinai in St. Francisville during the Audubon Pilgrilmage. Art show times are: • 9:30 a.m. ...
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42nd Annual Audubon Pilgrimage in historic St. Francisville March 15-17
Events and activities include tours of historic homes, plantations , churches and gardens; an art show and sale; authentic 1820's costumes; living history demonstrations; night festivities includin...
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Baker PD arrests processed Mar. 1 - 7
Joey Wilson, 31, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for no insurance, driving under suspension/revocation, misuse of temporary license plate, failure to register vehicle and no drive...
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Capital Area Human Services to host Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment Forum March 14 March 14 
Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD) will host its Annual Public Forum to gather input and ideas from the public throughout its seven parish area concerning substance abuse prevention and t...
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EBR Council on Aging celebrates 40th anniversary by serving seniors
The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging announced that it would be holding a series of events to celebrate its 40th year anniversary. The agency began the year in style by kicking off its 1st Annual ...
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La. Connections Academy opens enrollment for 2013-14 school year, info session April 16 in Baker
Enrollment has opened for the 2013-2014 school year at Louisiana Connections Academy, a fully accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual K-12 schooling. “We are enrolling stud...
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ExxonMobil, represented by Lana Sonnier Venable, is recognized as an outstanding community partner by Councilwoman Joyce Burges. (PHOTO/Patt Roberson)
Baker receives $30K grant from LGAP
Mayor Harold Rideau told the Baker City Council at its Feb. 26 meeting that a $30,000 grant has been received from the Local Government Assistance Program to renovate the restrooms in city hall. A ...
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Casting call for local Bonnie & Clyde mini-series
OPEN CASTING CALL! BE A MOVE EXTRA! A Bonnie and Clyde television mini-series will be shooting in St. Francisville. Caballero Casting, LLC, will hold an open casting call in the St. Francisville To...
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BBQ cook-off at Rockin' n Roasting on the River April 26-27
Come join in a BBQ Cook-Off and fun for the entire family April 26-27 at the 2nd annual Rockin' and Roasting on the River event sponsored by Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce. A cash prize of $5,00...
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Comet PanSTARRS
Comet PanSTARRS visible in Baton Rouge sky March 8-21
Utilizing a binocular or small telescope, Comet PanSTARRS will probably be visible in the Baton Rouge sky for the next two weeks. Whether it will be visible with the unaided eye from this location ...
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EBR Master Gardeners ready for annual plant sale
East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale earlier this year, according to Master Gardener Donna Montgomery. The show will be held on Sat., April 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...
Mar 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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