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Metro Council to discuss city’s agreement with St. George at meeting Wednesday
Word on an agreement between Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ office and St. George leadership came late on Friday, April 4.
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Baton Rouge and St. George seal tax deal despite Democrats’ fears of lawsuit
After a year of disputes, Baton Rouge and St. George leaders reached an agreement Wednesday on sharing taxes — despite ...
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A new bill paves the way for St. George to get its own school district
Parents with children in Baton Rouge magnet schools proved the staunchest opponents during previous unsuccessful efforts in ...
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East Baton Rouge voters to decide on 20-year property tax to fund backlogged DA’s office
In the May 3 election, East Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide on a millage to fund the parish district attorney's office ...
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Homicide numbers up in East Baton Rouge Parish, City of Baton Rouge as 2024 ends
Last year’s total was 81. Numbers are also up for East Baton Rouge Parish. As of Dec. 23, there are 119 homicides. In 2023, there were 106. BRPD is urging the public to come forward to help ...