by Letters to the Editor | Apr 15, 2021 | Baton Rouge
by SarahJo Griggs, Central Speaks Indian giver. That’s the first word that comes to mind when recalling the March 9th council meeting. Senator Bode White stood before the Council and threw what I perceived a temper tantrum. He made the decision to take the two million...
by Jamie Pope | Apr 6, 2021 | Baton Rouge
Louisiana improperly paid out more than $405 million in unemployment between January 2020 and September 2020. Even with this level of incompetence, John Bel Edwards and Page Cortez find replenishing this trust fund a top priority. Garret Graves and other officials are...
by Michael Lunsford | Mar 16, 2021 | Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Louisiana, Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIt’s easy to be frustrated with what’s been going on in our nation, our state, and even your local city or town. What’s seemingly difficult is figuring out how you can make a direct impact. Many people are...
by Jamie Pope | Feb 22, 2021 | Baton Rouge
After 25 years, City officials and citizens agreed on a property for Central City Hall. When it was time to move forward, a million dollar carrot was dangled in front of their noses. Now, Central is back to square one. Back to studies, negotiations, and a city...
by Jamie Pope | Feb 9, 2021 | Baton Rouge
If you have traveled down Florida Boulevard near Oak Villa and Airline Highway you are likely familiar with the eyesore that has become of Cortana Mall. Most of the businesses are shut down. Landscaping is overgrown and resembles scenes from post apocalyptic movies....
by Jamie Pope | Jan 26, 2021 | Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge was the 5th deadliest city in 2018 according to the FBI’s Crime in the United States data. The first step in addressing any issue is awareness. However, Baton Rouge Police Chief, Murphy Paul disagrees. When the Baton Rouge Police Union launched a...