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Bob Jacobs, Joe Capece, Rickey Heroman, David Vincent, Donni Shields, David Shelby, Jacqueline Jones, Owen Cope, Lion Evelyn Kirk, Tina and Terry Sullivan at the Y's annual meeting. (PHOTO/Submitted)
YMCA annual meeting “Discovering Treasures”
The YMCA of the Capital Area held its Annual Meeting on Monday, May 13, honoring the many individuals who have helped the Y serve the needs of the Baton Rouge community. Guests received an invitati...
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Principal speakers at the National Day of Prayer, Miracle Place Church, were from left, front row, Anthony Ducote, Susan Witherspoon, Pat Chambers; middle row, Ricky Sinclair, Sarah Holliday, Don Perkins, Ashanti Witherspoon; top row, Mike "Snapper" Knaps, Bob Downing, Brad Grzych, Darrell White, Dick Riedel. (PHOTO/Patt Roberson)                                                
Baker celebrates National Day of Prayer
Baker celebrated the 62nd annual observance of the National Day of Prayer with two outstanding programs on Thursday, May 2. Mayor Harold Rideau welcomed those attending the noon program on the lawn...
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Denham Springs man sentenced to 30 months for attempted possession of child porn
Officer posed as 14-year-old girl in communications
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LSP memorial ceremony to honor fallen heroes May 16
The Louisiana State Police will honor and remember the dedicated men and women of law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and serving others in the annual LSP Memorial...
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Children who receive services from The Arc Baton Rouge hold signs to represent the donation amount that ExxonMobil made to Capital Area United Way in its 2012 campaign contribution. Along with the children are representatives from several CAUW partner agencies, including AMIKids Baton Rouge; Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge; Boy Scouts of America, Istrouma Area Council; Catholic Charities; Girl Scouts Louisiana East; Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank; Hope Ministries; Salvation Army; The Y; and YWCA Greater Baton Rouge. Far left, standing: Richard Williams, interim President/CEO for Capital Area United Way; far right, standing: Paul Stratford, ExxonMobil Chemical Sites Manager. (PHOTO/Submitted)
ExxonMobil invests $1.5 million through United Way Campaign Support
ExxonMobil has a long history of supporting the Baton Rouge area throughout its 100 years in the community. As a long-time partner and supporter of Capital Area United Way (CAUW), the company and i...
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Kiwanis of Pointe Coupee: Blessing of the Boats on False River May 26
Kiwanis of Pointe Coupee will once again sponsor the annual "Blessing of the Boats" on Sunday, May 26. The program will begin at 2 p.m. under the pavilion on Morrison Parkway, New Roads. This even...
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Inclement weather postpones Cooking in Central until June 7-8
The City of Central’s premier fundraising event, Cooking In Central, originally scheduled for Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, has been postponed due to inclement weather. The popular fundrais...
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Cooking in Central May 10-11
The City of Central’s premier fundraising event, Cooking In Central, will be held on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, at its new location at 10305 Blackwater Road in Central. The event has rai...
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Principal speakers at the National Day of Prayer, Miracle Place Church, were from left, front row, Anthony Ducote, Susan Witherspoon, Pat Chambers; middle row, Ricky Sinclair, Sarah Holliday, Don Perkins, Ashanti Witherspoon; top row, Mike "Snapper" Knaps, Bob Downing, Brad Grzych, Darrell White, Dick Riedel. (PHOTO/Patt Roberson)
Baker celebrates National Day of Prayer
Baker celebrated the 62nd annual observance of the National Day of Prayer with two outstanding programs on Thursday, May 2. Mayor Harold Rideau welcomed those attending the noon program on the lawn...
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Meet Your Neighbor Day May 11
Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle, along with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and BREC, are sponsoring a “Meet Your Neighbor Day” on Saturday, May 11, at Howell Park in Baton Rouge. ...
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DAR members, from left, include Beth Dawson, Lauren Pourciau, Anne Klein, Shirley Cupit and Nancy Bickham. (PHOTO/Submitted)
DAR meets, learns history of Julien Poydras
The Alexander Stirling Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met at the Cottonport Community Center in New Roads in March. Hostesses were Mary Ellen Duhon, Kathleen Aguillard, P...
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Football great from Zachary, Doug Williams
BREC hosts 3rd annual Doug Williams Football Camp, Dance & Cheer Clinic
BREC will host the Doug Williams Football Camp, Dance and Cheer Clinic on Friday, May 11, from 8 a.m.-noon at BREC’s Memorial Stadium, 1702 Foss St. Williams attended Cheneyville High School in Zac...
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