Central City News

by Brig. Gen. Joanne Sheridan Asst. Adj. General, La. Army National Guard  BATON ROUGE — Good morning, Lt. Col. McKeon, other distinguished guests, cadets, and most especially, the Hall of Honors honorees. Since its inception in 1860, LSU has produced a long line of military heroes, 12 of whom are being honored today.  Given that, […]

bt Woody Jenkins BATON ROUGE — Voters in the Baton Rouge area face three crucial judicial races on Dec. 8, and there is plenty of reason for concern about the outcome of those three races. The Nov. 6 election will probably be the highest turnout in a four-year period.  But the Dec. 8 election will […]

Dear Editor, Thanks for the good reporting you do.  I want to share my story about Greenwell Springs Road. Three Friday nights ago I was coming along Greenwell Springs from Sullivan toward Magnolia Bridge Rd. when I encountered a truck with four very bright lights that totally blinded me. I couldn’t see the middle nor […]

Turnout in Central Could Decide Who Will Be Elected to La. Supreme Court by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — As a result of Tuesday’s election,  Central voters will face two important runoff elections on Dec. 8.  In the runoff for a seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court, Judge John Michael Guidry, a Democrat, will face Judge Jeff Hughes, […]

by Dan Juneau President, La. Assn. of Business & Industry BATON ROUGE — Throughout my 40 years representing the business community—first with the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and then with LABI—I have been a student of energy issues and energy economics. I was in Lafayette when the streets were paved (figuratively speaking) with black gold; […]

12 Years Should Be Enough for Member To Achieve Goals by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — Proponents of educational reform have made a major push to change the way public education works in Louisiana. Reforming local school boards has been an important part of that effort.  On Tuesday, Nov. 6, voters across the state will get […]

Both United States, East Baton Rouge Are at Crossroads, Need Leadership by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — Nov. 6 can’t come soon enough for me.  I’m ready to vote now.  There’s only been one election when I’ve felt like this before.  That was in 1980 when President Carter was running for reelection, and the nation united behind Ronald […]

While Nation Goes To Polls, Louisiana Will Hold Its Breath by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — The headline on Page 1 describes the likelihood of an economic boom coming to South Louisiana.  But there is a problem.  The announcement of this massive GTL plant, which would employ 8,000 to 12,000 people, represent an investment of $5 […]

CENTRAL — Outdoor sweat is superior to indoor sweat. After being without power for four days in the aftermath of Isaac, I was reminded once again that houses built today are strictly for use with air conditioning, especially in a Louisiana summer. But do you remember the days when houses were built with “good cross […]

Front Page Editorial DENVER — The first of three Presidential Debates ended Wednesday night with a clear victory for Gov. Mitt Romney.  Romney looked younger, more energetic.  He was pleasant, knowledgeable, aggressive.  He enjoyed it.  It was a fine performance.  The President looked tired, sour, unhappy to be there.  He seemed lost without his teleprompter.  […]