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East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards speaks future goals, unifying city
On Wednesday, the newly-elected Mayor President Sid Edwards talked to Rotary Club members about his first days in office and how he plans to move the city forward.
Mayor-President Sid Edwards talks about his plans at the Baton Rouge Rotary
Mayor-President Sid Edwards spoke at the Baton Rouge Rotary to share his plans as he navigates his first week in office.
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards motivates police recruits
New Baton Rouge Police recruits started their training on Monday, with a little help from newly elected Mayor-President Sid Edwards.
New Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards announces another top administrator. Here's who he is.
Sid Edwards, who took over last week as East Baton Rouge mayor-president, has named Lon Vicknair, a retired naval officer and chemical facility manager, his chief of staff, his administration announced Monday.
Mayor-President Sid Edwards announces chief of staff
A new chief of staff has been announced by the office of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards. Lon Vicknair will serve in the position. As chief of staff, he will provide oversight of all city-parish departments and will coordinate special projects and interdepartmental initiatives.
Lon Vicknair named Chief of Staff for Mayor-President Sid Edwards
Mayor-President Sid Edwards has named retired Naval Officer and Baton Rouge native Lon Vicknair as his Chief of Staff.

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'Keep JaguarNation Beautiful' initiative set to launch in North Baton Rouge
A new iniative in partnership with the mayor's office blight initiative 'Keep JaguarNation Beautiful' in North Baton Rouge will soon be hitting the streets for city wide clean up. Council members and ...
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Teen accused of killing man in Baton Rouge, released on $150K bond
Authorities arrested Howze on Dec. 31 and booked him into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. He was charged with ...
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Two of Baton Rouge's biggest charter schools to close as IDEA network pulls out of Louisiana
The Texas-based IDEA network came into Louisiana with great fanfare as a “proven operator," but is now withdrawing from the ...
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This Louisiana sports entertainment venue is taking over the former Drago's space in Baton Rouge
Loft18, a fast growing chain of sports bars that feature simulation bays that allow customers to hit golf balls and baseballs ...
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Three major candidates emerge for Baton Rouge state Senate seat
Three major candidates, all Democrats, have emerged as the qualifying period continues into Thursday. Larry Selders, Carolyn ...
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Two more candidates join Baton Rouge and Lafayette state Senate races on day 2 of qualifying
Qualifying is open for a February special election to replace state Senate seats left by Baton Rouge Democrat Cleo Fields and ...
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John Waite, Samantha Fish and more: 4 concerts in Baton Rouge to kick off the year
A new year brings a new batch of music concerts to Baton Rouge. Here are four well-known artists taking the stage in town ...
Baton Rouge man accused of selling fentanyl, heroin that led to person’s death
A Baton Rouge man has been indicted on charges of selling fentanyl and heroin that caused one death and seriously injured ...
Crews work to extinguish house fire in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Crews are on the scene of an early morning house fire in Baton Rouge. Firefighters responded to a ...
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Convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, Baton Rouge man sentenced to 22 years in plea deal
Court records from the 19th JDC show he pleaded guilty to sexual battery in 2014 and was sentenced to two years in prison. He ...