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Dr. Sonsky joins BR General Physicians

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Monday, August 1st, 2011, 4:11pm
Dr. Sonsky joins BR General Physicians

Dr. Alan Sonsky has joined Baton Rouge General Physicians, practicing at Baton Rouge General Gastroenterology.

Dr. Sonsky is Board Certified in Gastroenterology, and comes to Baton Rouge from the Opelousas and Lafayette area with more than 25 years experience in gastroenterology.

Dr. Sonsky graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Valencia in Valencia, Spain, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Long Island College Hospital.  He then went on to complete his fellowship in gastroenterology at St. Mary's Hospital, an affiliate of University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, New York. 

Dr. Sonsky served as an instructor of medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and as the Chief of Gastroenterology at New York Community Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.  He is a current member of the American College of Gastroenterology.

 

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Officials debuting new absentee voting system

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Monday, August 1st, 2011, 10:28am
Officials debuting new absentee voting system

A demonstration of the new ballot scanning equipment is being held today, Aug. 1 in the auditorium of the Secretary of State’s Office , 8585 Archives Avenue in Baton Rouge. Secretary of State and East Baton Rouge Parish Registrar of Voters staff members will be among the first group of trainees. 

The absentee voting system will be implemented and deployed for use in the Oct. 22 election. The new and existing equipment will be merged to create one system for absentee by mail voting, early voting and election day voting. This will allow consistency in training and procedures for election officials across the state. The new scanning system will improve the process for counting paper ballots and allows the parish boards of election supervisors to review the intent of each voted ballot to make determinations on the voter’s intent as required by law.

The new system was funded with grant money from the Help America Vote Act. For more information about the Secretary of State’s Elections Division, visit www.GeauxVote.com or call (225) 922-0900.

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Concerned citizen helps police catch escapees

Submitted by WAFB_Web_Staff
Monday, August 1st, 2011, 7:23am

The two prisoners who walked away from a work detail Sunday afternoon were captured after someone spotted them and called authorities.

According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Brett Hebert, 23, and Charles Lidberg, 22, were caught around 10:30 p.m.

A concerned citizen called police around 10:15 p.m. and reported seeing two men in prison uniforms.

The escapees were spotted in the area of Ardenwood and Greenwell Springs Road.

Police set up a perimeter in the area and soon found the inmates in the 6400 block of Greenwell Springs Road.

Hebert and Lidberg were booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on resisting arrest and fugitive charges.

The two men were trustees at Dixon Correctional Facility, but were working at the Louisiana Department of Transportation in Baton Rouge.

They ran away around 1 p.m.

Hebert was serving time for robbery and battery.

Lidberg was in prison on burglary and theft charges.

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Walgreens hosting "We Care" Day

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Saturday, July 30th, 2011, 8:00am
Walgreens hosting "We Care" Day

Walgreens will partner with the YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge and Unity to host the third of a series of "We Care" days at Walgreens stores in the Baton Rouge area.

The public is invited to the event which will showcase community programs of other local not-for-profit organizations and Walgreens' vendors. The event will benefit students in need at Dalton Charter Elementary, Prescott Business Academy, and Istrouma High School. Additioanlly, free HIV testing will be  available on site and food for purchase like hotdogs, jambalaya, and pizza.

The event will take place on Saturday, July 30 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Walgreens, 5450 Plank Road and Hollywood Street.

 

 

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LSM receives national recognition

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Friday, July 29th, 2011, 4:14pm

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is announcing the reaccreditation of the Louisiana State Museum by the American Association of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. The Historic New Orleans Collection also received reaccreditation.

“Accreditation signifies quality, accountability and professionalism in all aspects of museum operations,” Lt. Governor Dardenne said. “Louisiana can be proud of these great institutions. We congratulate the boards and staff of the Louisiana State Museum and The Historic New Orleans Collection for once again meeting the rigorous standards of the AAM.”

“Accreditation is emblematic of an institution’s commitment to public service and to overall excellence,” AAM President Ford Bell said. “Attaining accreditation involves taking a hard look at yourself, allowing your peers in the field to do the same, and being judged to be superior in all areas.

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Man found shot to death on porch

Submitted by WAFB_Web_Staff
Friday, July 29th, 2011, 2:46pm

Detectives are looking for a murderer after a 51-year-old man was found shot to death outside a home Thursday night.

According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the shooting happened in the 2500 block of Main Street around 9:30 p.m.

Authorities said Bernard Lands was found lying on the front porch.

He had been shot multiple times.

The shooting is still being investigated.

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Bayou Classic Tour stops in Baton Rouge

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Friday, July 29th, 2011, 9:25am
Bayou Classic Tour stops in Baton Rouge

The Bayou Classic Road Show will stop at the Belle of Baton Rouge today, July  29 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The regional tour is designed to promote the rivalry between Southern University and Grambling State University which always takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the New Orleans Superdome. The game is broadcast on national television.

 

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