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Girardeau joins Southern Law Center

Girardeau joins Southern Law Center

Arnetta C. Girardeau has joined the Southern University Law Center (SULC) as an assistant director for public services in the Oliver B. Spellman Law Library as well as an adjunct instructor in legal research.

Girardeau comes to SULC from the Jacksonville Public Library in Florida, where she was employed as a librarian for seven years.  She has also been an attorney and member of the Florida Bar for 14 years, working in the public and private sector, including judicial staff attorney of the Fourth Circuit of Florida in 1997, private practice from 1998 to 2001, and in public interest law from 2001 to 2002. 

Girardeau earned a M.S.L.S. at Florida State University in 2008; a J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997; an M.A. from Duke University in 1994; and a B.A., cum laude, at Harvard University in 1990.

 

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FOR LOUISIANA providing free sneakers

FOR LOUISIANA providing free sneakers

FOR LOUISIANA in conjunction with B&C Group will be hosting its first annual back to school event “Kicks 4 Kids”. Young men ages 10 through 17 will be provided free new or gently used sneakers and free haircuts. There will also be free food and entertainment. Come out and support our youth on Monday, August 8 at LaBella Banquet Hall, 7607 Tom Drive. For more information about FOR LOUISIANA or to make a donation, visit www.forlouisiana.webs.com or call (225) 435-9704.

FOR LOUISIANA is a non-profit organization.

FOR LOUISIANA providing free sneakers

FOR LOUISIANA providing free sneakers

FOR LOUISIANA in conjunction with B&C Group will be hosting its first annual back to school event “Kicks 4 Kids”. Young men ages 10 through 17 will be provided free new or gently used sneakers and free haircuts. There will also be free food and entertainment. Come out and support our youth on Monday, August 8 at LaBella Banquet Hall, 7607 Tom Drive. For more information about FOR LOUISIANA or to make a donation, visit www.forlouisiana.webs.com or call (225) 435-9704.

FOR LOUISIANA is a non-profit organization.

Sales tax holiday kicks continues today

Sales tax holiday kicks continues today

Louisiana's annual sales tax holiday continues today, August, 6. It was also held yesterday, Aug. 5/p>

During the two days, the first $2,500 of the purchase price of eligible items is exempt from the 4 percent sales tax.

The items are largely for personal, non-business use.

Vehicle purchases aren't covered by the holiday. Neither are most services, tickets for recreational events and restaurant meals.

The state revenue department says expenses for school supplies, uniforms and educational equipment required by schools also are eligible for deductions on 2011 state income tax returns.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Sisters of Sophistication hosts Back to School Rally

Sisters of Sophistication hosts Back to School Rally

The Sisters of Sophistication, a local non-profit organization, will host its Ninth Annual Back To School Rally on Saturday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McKinley Middle Magnet School Gymnasium, with the focus being supporting our children by providing what some of us consider basics.   Several children and parents start the school year without the necessary community resources and supplies. 

This event will bring community resources and partners together in one place and provide school supplies to all school-aged children in attendance.  The event is made possible through the support of BREC, Coca Cola, Wal-Mart (College Dr and Siegen Lane locations), Kirspy Kreme, AT&T and Associates in Women's Health, just to name a few.

The goal is to distribute supplies to 300 children. Breakfast and lunch will be provided along with a host of door prizes and entertainment.

Baton Rouge Police spokesman brightens WAFB's day

Baton Rouge Police spokesman brightens WAFB's day

The day just got sweeter at WAFB Channel 9. Baton Rouge Police Department Spokesman Sargeant Donald Stone just sent over a cookie cake decorated with our logo.

He thanked us for working well with him during his first six months on the job and says he looks forward to working together in the future.

We really appreciate it Sgt. Stone!  Thank you for our dessert!

 

 

 

MLK Committee providing free school supplies

MLK Committee providing free school supplies

The Dr. Martin Luther King Committee of Zachary is hosting its annual BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR. Free school supplies will be distributed and refreshments will be served. There will also be finger printing, children ID badges, a motviational speaker, games, a raffle, and firefighters will be on hand.

The event will be held at the Zachary Community Center on Rollins Road on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 9:30 a.m. 

For More information about this event, please contact myself Johnnie Evans at (225) 654-0804 or (225) 933-6431 or  Loretta Robinson at (225) 654-5977.