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East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards motivates police recruits
New Baton Rouge Police recruits started their training on Monday, with a little help from newly elected Mayor-President Sid Edwards.
New Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards announces another top administrator. Here's who he is.
Sid Edwards, who took over last week as East Baton Rouge mayor-president, has named Lon Vicknair, a retired naval officer and chemical facility manager, his chief of staff, his administration announced Monday.
Mayor-President Sid Edwards announces chief of staff
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new chief of staff has been announced by the office of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards. Lon Vicknair will serve in the position. As chief of staff, he will provide oversight of all city-parish departments and will coordinate special projects and interdepartmental initiatives.
Lon Vicknair named Chief of Staff for Mayor-President Sid Edwards
Mayor-President Sid Edwards has named retired Naval Officer and Baton Rouge native Lon Vicknair as his Chief of Staff.
Sid Edwards inaugurated as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish
Joined by a number of local, state and federal officials, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards took his oath of office Thursday night to serve as the parish's leader for the next four years.
See who Mayor Edwards has tapped to serve as his chief of staff
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards on Monday named Lon Vicknair as his chief of staff. Vicknair retired as a naval officer after 20 years, serving multiple deployments including supporting combat operations in Bosnia,
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Faimon Roberts: Can Baton Rouge mayor Sid Edwards carry campaign success into office?
Taking the stage more than an hour into the ceremony after hymns, prayers, patriotic songs and a performance by the Istrouma High School marching band, Edwards joked about his political inexperience and cited his deep faith as what had guided him thus far.
Sid Edwards sworn in as East Baton Rouge Parish’s new mayor-president
It’s the beginning of a new era for East Baton Rouge Parish as political newcomer Sid Edwards was officially sworn in as mayor-president.
Sid Edwards shows support as 93rd police academy begins
On Monday, January 6, the Baton Rouge Police Department held its 93rd Basic Training Academy for the newest BRPD officers.
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Faimon Roberts: Sid Edwards proved he can campaign. But can he govern?
The stories drew big laughs from an appreciative crowd, but going forward, East Baton Rouge residents won't be so forgiving ...
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Baton Rouge Metro Council members get sworn in for new four-year term
The Baton Rouge Metro Council hosted its inauguration ceremony, swearing in the members that will be serving the capital city ...
Crews work to extinguish house fire in Baton Rouge
On Monday, January 6, the Baton Rouge Police Department held its 93rd Basic Training Academy for the newest BRPD officers. A new chief of staff has been announced by the office of East Baton Rouge ...