Charter school co-principal Mindy McConnell and small business owner Jenette Porter along with state Sen. Troy Carter, state Sen. Karen Carter Peterson and Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers all qualified yesterday for the open Second Congressional District seat recently vacated by former U.S. Rep Cedric Richmond, now a high-ranking aide to President Joe Biden.
Qualifying continues until Friday (Jan. 22) at 4:30 p.m. The race will be fast, furious, expensive and very competitive.
The entrance of McConnell and Porter into the race will make the campaign more interesting to a wider range of voters. McConnell, 37, is a Libertarian who believes that it’s time to break up America’s two-party system. Porter, 61, said she is a God-fearing Christian with a strong distaste for current policing practices and a firm belief in the power of love.
December 15, 2020
(ORLEANS) – The Orleans Chamber of Commerce has announced the overall winners of its 2020 Residential Christmas Lighting Contest.
They are:
Tom and Terry Boyer at 328 Liberty Road
Miranda Karnes at 215 W. Vincennes
Honorable Mention:
Ed and Barb Sullivan at 406 W. Carolyn St.
Chamber officials noted there were many nicely decorated homes throughout the community this year. They are encouraging everyone to take some time this season and drive through the neighborhood areas to view the light displays.
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