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Among those recognized at the Baker School Board meeting March 19 were students of the year. From left, Anthony Michael Mitchell, Baker High School student of the year; School Board President Shona Boxie; Carvin A. Banks II, Bakerfield Elementary School student of the year; and Superintendent of Schools Ulysses Joseph. Nicholas Tyler Linton, Baker Middle School student of the year was absent. (PHOTO/Patt Roberson)
Baker School Board cancels grass-cutting contract
The Baker School Board decided at its March 19 meeting to cancel its $59,520 grass-cutting contract with David Mahler of H&O Enterprises. Board President Shona Boxie and board members Dana Carpen...
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EBRP Sheriff's Office arrests processed March 8 - 21
Rachelle Jones, 21, Zachary, burglary and theft Steven Maggio, 56, Zachary, unauthorized use of motor vehicle Robert Neff, 23, Zachary, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated burglary Keith C...
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4th annual Easter Parade March 30 in Scotlandville community
Klassy Styles proudly presents their 4th annual Easter Parade, March 30, at noon. The parade route will begin on Rosenwald Road and continue left on Scenic Highway, left on Curtis Street, left on S...
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Defend Louisiana in Gonzales this weekend  
Defend Louisiana will be collecting signatures at the Gonzales Gun & Knife Show at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24. Saturday, Defend Louisiana will be at the...
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Baker Police Chief Mike "Snapper" Knaps (PHOTO/Submitted)
Chiefs Knaps, Browning reappointed to La. Drug Control, Violent Crime Board
Gov. Bobby Jindal announced reappointments on March 15 to the Louisiana Drug Control and Violent Crime Policy Board. The Louisiana Drug Control and Violent Crime Policy Board serves to develop a s...
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Baker PD arrests processed Mar. 8 - 14
Malcolm Malveaux, 20, Baton Rouge, remand through Baker City Court Joshua Ilgenfritz, 30, Baker, remand through Baker City Court Linsey Craig, 19, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for the...
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Councilman Robert Young with BHS girls' basketball Coach Mike Stephens. (PHOTO/Patt Roberson)
Baker Council learns Buffalo Festival details
Ginger Vann, secretary to Mayor Harold Rideau and chairwoman of the Baker Buffalo Festival, came before the City Council on March 12 to answer questions from Councilman Robert Young about festival ...
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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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