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Funeral services are today for former East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden.
Holden died last week at age 72.
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards welcomed Holden's body to Baton Rouge City Hall on Wednesday. Holden lay in state there, while the public paid their respects.
Today's funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Greater King David Baptist Church on Blount Road in Baton Rouge.
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