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November 20, 2009
November 20, 2009
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Bond Issue Series, Part 7: Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-13)
All week WRKF has been looking at parts of the Bond Issue before East Baton Rouge parish voters Saturday, November 14th. For the final part in this series, Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden joins WRKF's Saiward Pharr.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-13)
All week WRKF has been looking at parts of the Bond Issue before East Baton Rouge parish voters Saturday, November 14th. For the final part in this series, Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden joins WRKF's Saiward Pharr.
Bond Issue Series, Part 6: Baton Rouge Tea Party Interview
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-12)
For the 6th part in this series on the Bond Issue Dwight Hudson joins WRKF's Saiward Pharr. He is the legislative operations officer with the Baton Rouge Tea Party. That organization has campaigned in opposition to the bond issue.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-12)
For the 6th part in this series on the Bond Issue Dwight Hudson joins WRKF's Saiward Pharr. He is the legislative operations officer with the Baton Rouge Tea Party. That organization has campaigned in opposition to the bond issue.
Bond Issue Series, Part 5: Alive!
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-11)
This is the 5th part of WRKF's series examining the Bond Issue proposal before East Baton Rouge Parish voters Saturday, November 14th. $225 million of the $901 million total bond issue would be spent on a riverfront development called Alive. The entertainment and educational venue is easily the most controversial element in the bond issue.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-11)
This is the 5th part of WRKF's series examining the Bond Issue proposal before East Baton Rouge Parish voters Saturday, November 14th. $225 million of the $901 million total bond issue would be spent on a riverfront development called Alive. The entertainment and educational venue is easily the most controversial element in the bond issue.
Bond Issue Series, Part 4: Parish Prison Proposal
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-10)
For the fourth part of WRKF's series examining the Bond Issue before East Baton Rouge Parish voters this Saturday, November 14th, a look at the parish prison. 135.3 million dollars of the bond proposal is set aside for building a new prison. It's third largest single project in the bond proposals.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-10)
For the fourth part of WRKF's series examining the Bond Issue before East Baton Rouge Parish voters this Saturday, November 14th, a look at the parish prison. 135.3 million dollars of the bond proposal is set aside for building a new prison. It's third largest single project in the bond proposals.
Bond Issue Series, Part 3: Traffic Signal Updates
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-09)
Today we continue our series examining the $901 million bond proposal before East Baton Rouge parish voters Saturday, November 14th. Traffic signal replacement and synchronization is allotted 45.7 million dollars of the total bond issue, to update about 140 existing traffic signals, and to replace about 120, for a total 260 modernized traffic signals.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-09)
Today we continue our series examining the $901 million bond proposal before East Baton Rouge parish voters Saturday, November 14th. Traffic signal replacement and synchronization is allotted 45.7 million dollars of the total bond issue, to update about 140 existing traffic signals, and to replace about 120, for a total 260 modernized traffic signals.
Bond Issue Series, Part 2: Drainage System Projects
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-06)
This is the second part in a seven part series examining the Bond Proposal before East Baton Rouge Parish voters on Saturday, November 14th. At 178.3 million dollars, drainage system maintenance and upgrade projects are the second largest component of the bond issue. This series continues Monday morning with the traffic signal proposals.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-06)
This is the second part in a seven part series examining the Bond Proposal before East Baton Rouge Parish voters on Saturday, November 14th. At 178.3 million dollars, drainage system maintenance and upgrade projects are the second largest component of the bond issue. This series continues Monday morning with the traffic signal proposals.
Bond Proposal Series, Part 1: What is a Bond Issue?
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-05)
This is the first part in a series looking at the Bond Proposal before East Baton Rouge parish voters November 14th. Before we look at individual projects that would be funded by the bonds, Dr. Jim Richardson joins WRKF's Saiward Pharr to explain what a bond proposal is.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-11-05)
This is the first part in a series looking at the Bond Proposal before East Baton Rouge parish voters November 14th. Before we look at individual projects that would be funded by the bonds, Dr. Jim Richardson joins WRKF's Saiward Pharr to explain what a bond proposal is.
Baton Rouge 4th graders create, perform opera.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-10-22)
When you think Opera, you probably don't think 4th graders. But as WRKF's Saiward Pharr reports, the 4th grade students the Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts are not only performing, they're also the writers, composers, set designers
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-10-22)
When you think Opera, you probably don't think 4th graders. But as WRKF's Saiward Pharr reports, the 4th grade students the Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts are not only performing, they're also the writers, composers, set designers
Rare birth at Baton Rouge Zoo has staff celebrating
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-10-16)
The Baton Rouge Zoo has a new addition, and it's a rare one. On September 28th, in the early morning hours, the zoo's 21 year old black rhinoceros gave birth.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-10-16)
The Baton Rouge Zoo has a new addition, and it's a rare one. On September 28th, in the early morning hours, the zoo's 21 year old black rhinoceros gave birth.
Teacher unions claim Filipino teachers abused by hiring firm
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-10-02)
The Louisiana Federation of Teachers and the American Federation of Teachers announced Thursday they filed charges on behalf of more than 200 Filipino nationals with the State Attorney General's office and the Louisiana labor agency. The charges are against California-based Universal Placement International.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-10-02)
The Louisiana Federation of Teachers and the American Federation of Teachers announced Thursday they filed charges on behalf of more than 200 Filipino nationals with the State Attorney General's office and the Louisiana labor agency. The charges are against California-based Universal Placement International.
Health Care Debate Interview 2: Mary Landrieu
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-09-18)
Two members of Louisiana's Washington delegation have taken the time to speak with WRKF's about the health care debate. This is the second of the interviews. Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu is the Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business. Here she talks about health care's effect on small businesses and the Senate's progress.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-09-18)
Two members of Louisiana's Washington delegation have taken the time to speak with WRKF's about the health care debate. This is the second of the interviews. Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu is the Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business. Here she talks about health care's effect on small businesses and the Senate's progress.
Health Care Debate Interview 1: Charles Boustany
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-09-17)
As the health care debate continues in Washington, two members of Louisiana's Washington delegation have taken time to speak with WRKF's Saiward Pharr about that debate. Now, Congressman Charles Boustany, of the Lafayette-based Seventh District discusses his and fellow Republicans' proposals.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-09-17)
As the health care debate continues in Washington, two members of Louisiana's Washington delegation have taken time to speak with WRKF's Saiward Pharr about that debate. Now, Congressman Charles Boustany, of the Lafayette-based Seventh District discusses his and fellow Republicans' proposals.
Changes at LASM well received
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-09-09)
*This report now contains a correction note. Please click to read full text. There are changes at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum, also known as LASM. On September first general admission prices went up and operating hours shortened. But as WRKF's Saiward Pharr reports, many patrons say they're willing to accommodate the changes.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-09-09)
*This report now contains a correction note. Please click to read full text. There are changes at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum, also known as LASM. On September first general admission prices went up and operating hours shortened. But as WRKF's Saiward Pharr reports, many patrons say they're willing to accommodate the changes.
Author to discuss her novel at One Book One Community event
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-08-20)
Author and journalist Rheta Grimsley Johnson will discuss her book, Poor Man's Provence: Finding myself in Cajun Louisiana, Thursday evening on the LSU campus as part of the One Book One Community Program. She joins WRKF's Saiward Pharr to explain how recent life changing event has altered her feelings about Poor Man's Provence.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-08-20)
Author and journalist Rheta Grimsley Johnson will discuss her book, Poor Man's Provence: Finding myself in Cajun Louisiana, Thursday evening on the LSU campus as part of the One Book One Community Program. She joins WRKF's Saiward Pharr to explain how recent life changing event has altered her feelings about Poor Man's Provence.
The Dufrocq School reopens to a welcoming community
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-08-18)
Dufrocq Elementary School was built in 1922 on the edge of the Garden District in Baton Rouge. The tan brick building with white accents is well known by the surrounding community. The school has just undergone two years of renovations and expansions. It opened this month as The Dufrocq School.
Baton Rouge, La
(2009-08-18)
Dufrocq Elementary School was built in 1922 on the edge of the Garden District in Baton Rouge. The tan brick building with white accents is well known by the surrounding community. The school has just undergone two years of renovations and expansions. It opened this month as The Dufrocq School.
InfantSEE brings mobile child eye care to BR
Baton Rouge, LA
(2009-08-07)
Vision problems can be difficult to detect in children, especially infants. But, if undiagnosed, eye and vision problems in children can lead to permanent vision impairments and developmental delays. As part of a statewide effort, the nonprofit InfantSEE group is providing eye care screenings for children regardless of a parent's ability to pay. Dr. Chris Wroten, a Denham Springs optometrist and InfantSEE provider, talks about the program with WRKF's Saiward Pharr.
Baton Rouge, LA
(2009-08-07)
Vision problems can be difficult to detect in children, especially infants. But, if undiagnosed, eye and vision problems in children can lead to permanent vision impairments and developmental delays. As part of a statewide effort, the nonprofit InfantSEE group is providing eye care screenings for children regardless of a parent's ability to pay. Dr. Chris Wroten, a Denham Springs optometrist and InfantSEE provider, talks about the program with WRKF's Saiward Pharr.
Eat Local: LA Ag Commissioner's Challenge
Baton Rouge, LA (AP)
(2009-08-04)
Eat Louisiana-grow food. That's the state Agriculture Commissioner's challenge to you this week. Mike Strain says there are more than a hundred local farmers' markets and produce stands across the state, and he wants people to taste for themselves the benefits of visiting them. Commissioner Strain joins WRKF's Saiward Pharr.
Baton Rouge, LA (AP)
(2009-08-04)
Eat Louisiana-grow food. That's the state Agriculture Commissioner's challenge to you this week. Mike Strain says there are more than a hundred local farmers' markets and produce stands across the state, and he wants people to taste for themselves the benefits of visiting them. Commissioner Strain joins WRKF's Saiward Pharr.
Kip Holden on Baton Rouge Improvements Plans
Baton Rouge, LA
(2009-07-24)
Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden is trying again to get an improvement plan approved in East Baton Rouge parish. He presented his $887 million worth of proposals to the Metro Council Wednesday night. The plan is very similar to one that failed to gain voter approval last year. Holden spoke with WRKF's Saiward Pharr on Thursday.
Baton Rouge, LA
(2009-07-24)
Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden is trying again to get an improvement plan approved in East Baton Rouge parish. He presented his $887 million worth of proposals to the Metro Council Wednesday night. The plan is very similar to one that failed to gain voter approval last year. Holden spoke with WRKF's Saiward Pharr on Thursday.
Top White House Officials Visit Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
(2009-07-20)
Four members of President Barak Obama's cabinet visit the town of Reserve, in St. John the Baptist Parish, this morning. Tom Vilsak, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture, is one of those members. He talks with WRKF's Saiward Pharr about the Rural Tour.
Baton Rouge, LA
(2009-07-20)
Four members of President Barak Obama's cabinet visit the town of Reserve, in St. John the Baptist Parish, this morning. Tom Vilsak, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture, is one of those members. He talks with WRKF's Saiward Pharr about the Rural Tour.
LSU prof urges awareness of active mosquitoborne diseases
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP)
(2009-07-17)
Now for a follow up to last Friday's interview with Kim Knowlton on the emerging danger of Dengue Fever in Louisiana. Dr. Wayne Kramer is an entomologist at Louisiana State University. He says potential or emerging mosquitoborne illnesses often get media attention at the expense of current and documented diseases already in the area. The interview with Kim Knowlton on the emerging threat of Dengue fever is available at WRKF dot org.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP)
(2009-07-17)
Now for a follow up to last Friday's interview with Kim Knowlton on the emerging danger of Dengue Fever in Louisiana. Dr. Wayne Kramer is an entomologist at Louisiana State University. He says potential or emerging mosquitoborne illnesses often get media attention at the expense of current and documented diseases already in the area. The interview with Kim Knowlton on the emerging threat of Dengue fever is available at WRKF dot org.
 
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