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Dec 18, 2024 · Incoming Mayor-President Sid Edwards Announces Transition Team to Lead East Baton Rouge Forward. BATON ROUGE, La. — East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President-elect Sid Edwards unveiled the members of his Win EBR Transition Team, a diverse group of local leaders tasked with preparing policy and staffing recommendations as he prepares to take office on January 2, 2025.
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Thousands Lose Power in East Baton Rouge Parish During Severe …
4 hours ago · Thousands Lose Power in East Baton Rouge Parish During Severe Weather. Entergy reported 5,490 outages across the parish, while DEMCO confirmed 3,240 customers were affected as of 7:25 p.m. Crews are working around the clock to restore power and assess the damage caused by the storm.
Sid Edwards Expands Transition Team Ahead of January Inauguration
23 hours ago · BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge Mayor-President-elect Sid Edwards has announced an additional 13 members to his "Win EBR" Transition Team, bringing the team closer to its anticipated total of 100 members ahead of his Jan. 2 inauguration. This follows the announcement earlier this week of 26 initial members, with Rick
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Tornado Warning Issued Near Baton Rouge; Much of Louisiana …
14 hours ago · BATON ROUGE, La. – The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for East Feliciana and West Feliciana parishes early Saturday morning, as severe weather swept across the region. A broader tornado watch covering much of Louisiana, from Baton Rouge to Shreveport, remains in effect until 3 p ...
EBR Parish Voters to Decide on Sweeping Government Changes in …
Oct 8, 2024 · In November, East Baton Rouge Parish voters will face a critical decision regarding significant changes to their local government. With one vote, residents will be asked to approve or reject a 64-page proposal that could reshape how the parish is governed for years. During a Press Club meeting on October
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The Baton Rouge Weekly Press is considered to be the number one minority newspaper in The Greater Baton Rouge area and has served the public for over 40 years. The Weekly Press is distributed every week with a total circulation of 60,000 and has over 380 distribution points and growing every week. These distribution points include State and Local Government buildings, Banks, Churches ...
East Baton Rouge Schools Address Teacher Shortage with New …
Sep 19, 2024 · The district is currently short 140 teachers, with critical needs in special education, math, and science. Additionally, positions for paraprofessionals and bus operators remain open. Dr. Nichola Hall, EBR’s Chief Human Resources Officer, emphasized that recruitment is an ongoing process.
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