East Baton Rouge Parish

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Mayor Broome, law enforcement address recent shooting spree

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — “Unfortunately we are not here for worship,” said East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome. Just feet from where the body of Tedrick Owens, 23, was fatally shot on 75th Avenue Thursday in the banks section of East Baton Rouge Parish, city police and the mayor’s office addressed […]

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Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome proclaims the month of November Veterans’ Month

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — November is Veteran’s Month in East Baton Rouge Parish.There are several events planned to honor the men and women in our community who served in the Armed Forces. Events honoring veterans in East Baton Rouge Parish in November “Our children sacrifice time with their family so that you can safely enjoy […]

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Mayor Broome goes one-on-one about mishandling of stormwater utility fee

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – WAFB’s Greg Meriwether talked with East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome surrounding the mishandling of the stormwater utility fee and what went wrong and how she plans on getting the public’s trust back. In a statement on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Mayor Broome claims she was among those confused […]

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Mayor Broome to discuss Summer of Hope, efforts to fight crime at Baton Rouge Press Club

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will be the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, Sept. 12 Some topics of discussion for the mayor include the Summer of Hope initiative and the efforts to fight crime in the city and parish. The doors open […]

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