Archive | August, 2012
Chamber EBR to Host PSC Candidates Forum

Chamber EBR to Host PSC Candidates Forum

BATON ROUGE — Candidates for the Louisiana Public Service Commission will bring their campaigns to Baton Rouge Tuesday, Aug. 28 during a Candidates Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge. Former Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle of Breaux Bridge, Lafayette TV broadcaster Ed Roy, State Rep. Erich Ponti of Baton Rouge, and Forest […]

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Rev. Dennis Terry Bids Farewell to Greenwell Springs Baptist

Rev. Dennis Terry Bids Farewell to Greenwell Springs Baptist

Pastor to Move To New Church In N. Alabama by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — Dr. Dennis Terry, pastor at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, said his farewell to church members in a packed sanctuary Sunday morning.  The nationally-known minister is leaving to lead a new church in northern Alabama after serving 13 years in Central. Former Rep. […]

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Sullivan Road Project Could Resume

Sullivan Road Project Could Resume

Design Intruded onto Private Property Negotiations Quietly Settle Legal Problem by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — A legal problem that has delayed construction of the roundabout in front of the new Central School Complex appeared Wednesday to be on the verge of settlement. Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk said a special meeting of the school board at 12 […]

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Arrest for Burglarizing Vehicles in Central

Arrest for Burglarizing Vehicles in Central

CENTRAL —A 20-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly burglarizing more than 20 unlocked vehicles in the Central area between May and August, a spokeswoman with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office said. Justin Watkins, 5202 Bangor Drive, just off Flannery Road south of the Comite River, rode his bicycle around Oak Cluster, Bellingrath, […]

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Happy 100th Birthday

Happy 100th Birthday

John Purpera, Sr. celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012.  Born the same year the Titanic sunk, he has seen many changes.  He says his secrets for long life are 1) stay in the grace of God, 2) stay active, and 3) keep a pure heart.  He still mows his own lawn and […]

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TOPS Was and Remains a Great Idea for LA.

TOPS Was and Remains a Great Idea for LA.

TOPS Has Been Under Attack by Those Who Want Plan Need-Based, Instead of Merit-Based by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — Louisiana’s TOPS scholarship program has been under attack this year — in the press and in the halls of the legislature. Basically, the opponents of TOPS want the scholarships to be granted based on need, rather than merit. […]

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Central Football Kicks Off Friday With Jamboree

Central Football Kicks Off Friday With Jamboree

CENTRAL — Jamborees are supposed to be “fun” — a good chance to size up your team and your talent.  But Friday night’s Jamboree in Denham will be a little more than that when Central High faces off at 6:30 against 3A East Feliciana, a team which would best be described as “disturbing.” The Wildcats […]

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Central Enrollment 4,349, 67% Increase in Five Years

Central Enrollment 4,349, 67% Increase in Five Years

CENTRAL — Enrollment in the Central Community School System reached 4,349 on Wednesday, according to Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk.  This represents a 67 percent increase since May 2007, when 2,600 Central students were enrolled in public schools in the East Baton Rouge system. The enrollment numbers are up 281 from last year, and “We […]

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Scott Wilson Unopposed  For Council

Scott Wilson Unopposed For Council

CENTRAL— Qualifying ended Friday for the Nov. 6 election.  Metro Councilman Scott Wilson, who represents most of the City of Central, was unopposed for reelection to a second, four-year term. Wilson said Friday night that he was gratified by the show of support from the Central community and eager to have the opportunity to serve […]

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Dedication of New School Complex Saturday at 2 p.m.

Dedication of New School Complex Saturday at 2 p.m.

Community-wide Open House at 2 p.m. Public Can See School Complex On Sullivan Rd. CENTRAL — The new $46 million Central School Complex will be dedicated Saturday at 2 p.m., and the general public will have its first chance to tour the facility that afternoon. The 88-acre Central School Complex, which includes the new Central Intermediate School […]

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