The Advocate

Dustin Yates wins St. George mayor's race, pledges 'Revolution of new government'

On Saturday night, before a packed crowd, St. George Mayor Dustin Yates took the podium and spoke to the people of the newly incorporated city as he has many times before. Only this time, the moment ...
The Advocate

Dustin Yates becomes St. George's first elected mayor: 'This is a great moment'

Voters affirmed Dustin Yates’ leadership Saturday night, electing the interim mayor to steer St. George for the next four years. Yates defeated fellow Republican Jim Morgan 65% to 35%, according to ...
WAFB

Interim St. George Mayor Dustin Yates announces candidacy to hold position for full term

ST. GEORGE, La. (WAFB) - Interim St. George Mayor Dustin Yates is seeking to hold the position for a full term. Yates announced his candidacy for the position ahead of the upcoming election in March ...
WAFB

Yates leads early votes in St. George, Home Rule Charter failing

ST. GEORGE, La. (WAFB) - The new City of St. George, in East Baton Rouge Parish, will soon have its first elected mayor. In early voting numbers, released soon after polls closed at 8 p.m. Saturday, ...