Kip Holden, the son of North Baton Rouge bar owners who became the city-parish's first black mayor-president, died Wednesday morning. Holden, who was 72, passed away at the Carpenter House ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The wife of former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Melvin “Kip” Holden confirmed he passed away early Wednesday morning at Carpenter House after ...

Mayor Holden will be missed. He has left a distinguished and real mark on the city of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge. A truly inspiring man who will be remembered as one of the ...

The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge are deeply saddened by the passing of former 63rd Mayor-President Kip Holden. A trailblazer, dedicated public servant, and beloved leader.

From 1978 to 1979, Holden was also a reporter at WBRZ. Holden is set to lie in state at Baton Rouge City Hall on Wednesday, May 21. Mayor-President Sid Edwards and other officials will receive ...

BATON ROUGE - Lawmakers, officials and other prominent names in the capital city are offering their condolences after former Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden died early Wednesday morning.

The May Street Project has been contracted out to Brown Industrial Construction. As of June 4, they have officially begun ...

While he was formally known as Mayor Holden, many in the community simply called him “Kip”—and affectionately, “a son of Baton Rouge.” “He had a great vision for the city,” said ...

Youth Peace Olympics will take place in Baton Rouge on May 31st, featuring fun, fitness, and community activities, including ...