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But a solidly Republican voter base means some crossing the aisle BY TYLER BRIDGES | Staff writer Beto O’Rourke was fired up when he appeared before an enthusiastic crowd of more than 1,000 people in New Orleans on Thursday night, telling them that Democrats can begin turning around their fortunes in Louisiana. The path, said O’Rourke, a former congressman who lost highly publicized races O’Rourke for the U.S. Senate and governor in Texas, requires “finding and fielding the candidates who are going to show up and authentically and honestly engage with the people they want to serve, learn from them, reflect what they are hearing, campaign like there is no tomorrow.” It’s a path lined with obstacles.
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Work continues on myriad of Baton Rouge road projects
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A police procession leaves Our Lady of the Lake Hospital escorting Sgt. Caleb Eisworth after he was taken off life support earlier in the morning in Baton Rouge on Sunday.
Baton Rouge community honors Sgt. Caleb Eisworth BY AIDAN McCAHILL | Staff writer
Some construction completed, other major sites forge ahead
BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer When East Baton Rouge Parish voters in 2018 approved a half-cent sales tax, it was for 71 badly needed road projects, in an effort named MovEBR by the city-parish government. It’s been seven years, but drivers in the parish are still seeing the impact of MovEBR, including four upcoming road improvements. The sales tax went into effect on April 1, 2019, and will remain on the books until March 31, 2049. Proceeds of the tax can be spent only on the approved list of projects.
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Motorcycle officers salute as the police procession escorting Sgt. Caleb Eisworth leaves Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on Sunday.
Hundreds of first responders formed a procession through Baton Rouge on Sunday afternoon, paying tribute to Sgt. Caleb Eisworth, a decorated police officer who died in the morning from injuries suffered in June when a pickup truck rammed his motorcycle in what authorities say was an intentional attack. Reflecting on Eisworth, Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse quoted an engraving on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.: “It’s not how these officers died that made them heroes, but how they lived Eisworth their lives. I think that sums up Caleb.” Eisworth served on the force for 23 years, joining the motorcycle division in 2008. He received multiple awards for heroism in the line of duty, including the Medal of Valor — the highest honor bestowed by the Baton Rouge Police Department — for having pulled a motorist from a burning vehicle while off-duty. He is survived by a wife and daughter. His death also marks the 20th anniversary
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