Press Club to host U.S. Representative 3rd Congressional District Debate Oct. 22

The Baton Rouge Press Club will host a debate for U.S. Representative 3rd Congressional District candidates on Monday, October 22.

Candidates Jeff Landry, R-New Iberia; Bryan Barrilleaux, R-Lake Charles; and Jim Stark, Libertarian-Lake Charles will be in attendance.

Charles Boustany Jr., R-Lafayette, and Ron Richard, D-Lake Charles were invited but had previous engagements.

Press Club meets on Mondays at the De La Ronde Hall in downtown Baton Rouge at 320 Third St. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and members of the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.


Political Analyst Elliott Stonecipher to Speak at Oct. 15 Press Club

Political analyst Elliott Stonecipher will speak at the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday, October 15.

Stonecipher will discuss the upcoming presidential election.

Press Club meets on Mondays at the De La Ronde Hall in downtown Baton Rouge at 320 Third St. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and members of the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.


Press Club to Host U.S. Rep. 6th Congressional District Debate on Monday, Oct. 8

The Baton Rouge Press Club is hosting a debate for U.S. Representative 6th Congressional District candidates on Monday, October 8.

Candidates Rufus Holt Craig Jr., Libertarian-Baton Rouge, and Richard “RPT” Torregano, no party-Baton Rouge, will be in attendance.

Incumbent William “Bill” Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, was invited to participate in the debate but declined.

Press Club meets on Mondays at the De La Ronde Hall in downtown Baton Rouge at 320 Third St. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and members of the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.


The Baton Rouge Press Club is hosting a debate for Louisiana Public Service Commission District 2 candidates on Monday, October 1

The Baton Rouge Press Club is hosting a debate for Louisiana Public Service Commission District 2 candidates on Monday, October 1.

Candidates Scott Angelle, R-Breaux Bridge; Sarah Holliday, R-Baton Rouge; Erich Ponti, R-Baton Rouge; Forest Wright, D-New Orleans, and Greg Gaubert, no party-Thibodaux, will be in attendance.

Please remember that only Press Club members and members of the press are allowed to ask questions of the panel.

Press Club meets on Mondays at the De La Ronde Hall in downtown Baton Rouge at 320 Third St. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and members of the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.


East Baton Rouge Parish School System Superintendent Bernard Taylor will address Press Club on Sept. 24

East Baton Rouge Parish School System Superintendent Bernard Taylor will address the Press Club at noon Monday, Sept. 24.

Taylor will discuss the district’s growth in academic performance and innovative programs; how strategic budget cuts were made to ensure financial stability during lower sales collection periods; and the system’s partnership with the Family and Youth Service Center.

Press Club meets on Mondays at the De La Ronde Hall in downtown Baton Rouge at 320 Third St. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and members of the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.


Val Marmillion, managing director of America’s Wetland Foundation, to Speak at Sept. 17 Press Club

Val Marmillion, managing director of America’s Wetland Foundation, will address the Press Club at noon Monday, Sept. 17.

Marmillion will discuss the foundation’s new report, “Beyond Unintended Consequences: Adaptation for Gulf Coast Resiliency and Sustainability,” that offers 30 recommendations for Gulf Coast sustainability based on research and testimony from a series of leadership forums held in 11 communities from Texas to Florida during a 14-month period in 2011 and 2012.

Press Club meets on Mondays at the De La Ronde Hall in downtown Baton Rouge at 320 Third St. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and members of the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.


Baton Rouge Pollster Bernie Pinconat to Speak at Sept. 10 Press Club

Bernie Pinsonat, pollster for Southern Media and Opinion Research, will address the Press Club at noon Monday, Sept. 10.

Pinsonat will discuss the Nov. 6 mayor election in Baton Rouge as well as Louisiana’s Republican trend in recent presidential elections.

Press Club meets on Mondays at the De La Ronde Hall in downtown Baton Rouge at 320 Third St. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and members of the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.


Press Club Will Not Meet on Labor Day

The Baton Rouge Press Club will not meet Monday, Sept.3 in honor of Labor Day.

The Press Club will meet again on Monday, Sept 10.

Press Club meets on Mondays at De La Ronde Hall, which is located at 320 Third St. in downtown Baton Rouge.

Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for non-members.

The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and members of the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.


Davis Rhorer, executive director of the Downtown Development District in Baton Rouge, to Speak at Aug. 27 Press Club

Davis Rhorer, executive director of the Downtown Development District in Baton Rouge, will address the Press Club at noon Monday, Aug. 27.

Rhorer will discuss new housing developments, a planned 3-mile greenway, and other developments designed to attract more people to the downtown area.

Press Club meets on Mondays at the De La Ronde Hall in downtown Baton Rouge at 320 Third St. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and members of the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.


Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain to Speak at Aug. 20 Press Club

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain will address the Press Club at noon Monday, Aug. 20.

Strain will discuss the state of the agriculture industry in Louisiana, H3N2v virus and the need for river dredging as a result of the drought.

Press Club meets on Mondays at the De La Ronde Hall in downtown Baton Rouge at 320 Third St. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and members of the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.