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Memorial Service Friday to honor fallen officers

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 10:56am
Memorial Service Friday to honor fallen officers

 

A memorial service will be held Friday May 17 at 10 a.m. to honor all law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty.   The ceremony will take place in the plaza on the west side of the East Baton Rouge Parish Governmental Building, 222 St Louis Street.

It is sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police, Baton Rouge Lodge #1.  All law enforcement officers and the general public are invited to attend.

 

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Catholic Charities hosting informational adoption lunch Tuesday

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 10:10am
Catholic Charities hosting informational adoption lunch Tuesday

Catholic Charities, 1900 S. Acadian Thruway,  is helping to demystify the adoption process by hosting an informational luncheon session on May 14 from noon until 1 p.m.

People interested in adoption can hear our experienced social workers discuss the journey toward a successful adoption and building happy families. Aspects of both domestic and international adoptions will be covered.

Registration is free and open to people of all faiths. Space is limited. Call (225) 336-8708 or visit www.CatholicCharitiesBR.org to register.

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Baton Rouge recognized as Bicycle friendly community

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 4:55pm
Baton Rouge recognized as Bicycle friendly community

 

The League of American Bicyclists recently recognized Baton Rouge as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation.

The city was recognized for its commitment to improving conditions for cycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure, and pro-bicycling policies.

Four years ago, Baton Rouge became the first Louisiana city ever to be recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community, and the recent announcement extends that designation until 2017.

“We are inspired when we see places like Baton Rouge making bicycling safer and more convenient,” said Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists. “We know that investment will be returned many times over in the health, environmental, transportation, and quality of life benefits of a thriving, attractive community.”

Clark said the bronze-level designation was awarded to Baton Rouge after a careful review of the city-parish’s application and consulting with local cyclists.

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Run to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 11:21am
Run to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital

The Fifth Annual Run for the Children 5K & one mile Fun Run to benefit St Jude Children’s Hospital will be held on May 25 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the North Boulevard Town Square in downtown Baton Rouge.

Afterwards, there will be live entertainment, food and fun activities for everyone to enjoy.

Awards will be given for the top finishers, top team, and the “Best Summer Fun Costume”.  For more information, to to www.runforthechildrenbr.com.

 

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Police identify woman found shot to death on Mother's Day

Submitted by WAFB_Web_Staff
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 11:11am

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB)- Police have released the name of the woman found shot
to death inside a home on Mother's Day.

The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the victim
as Amanda McCullough, 31, of LaPlace.

She was found dead in a house on Iowa Street in Baton
Rouge around 3:30 p.m.

Investigators have still do not have a suspect or
motive in the deadly shooting.

The investigation is ongoing.

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DHH official will speak at Press Club

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 10:22am
DHH official will speak at Press Club

 

Dr. Jimmy Guidry, state health officer and medical director for the Department of Health and Hospitals, will be the speaker at the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday, May 13. He will talk about hurricane preparedness efforts in advance of the June 1 start of the hurricane season.

Press Club meets on Mondays at De La Ronde Hall, which is located at 320 Third St. in downtown Baton Rouge. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.

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Visitation Friday for former LSU public relations director

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 8:00am
Visitation Friday for former LSU public relations director

LSU is mourning the loss of Oscar Gabriel Richard III, former LSU director of public relations and member of LSU’s Ole War Skule Hall of Honor and the Manship School’s Hall of Fame.

Richard died Tuesday, May 7, at the age of 91.  

Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street in Baton Rouge, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10, and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church with a funeral mass following at 1 p.m.

In his honor, LSU Interim System President and Chancellor William Jenkins will have the American flag on the Parade Ground flown at half-staff until Saturday at sundown.

The day after his graduation from LSU’s School of Journalism (now the Manship School of Mass Communication) in June 1942, Richard enrolled as an aviation cadet in the U.S. Army Air Corps, was selected as a bombardier and eventually assigned to the 384th Bomb Group of the Eighth Air Force, stationed at Grafton Underwood, England.

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