Archive | August, 2013
Eight New Classrooms at St. Alphonsus

Eight New Classrooms at St. Alphonsus

Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church gathered Sunday for the blessing of a new classroom building at St. Alphonsus School. Father Mike Moroney blessed the new building, which will house eight classrooms of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, as well as an art classroom and a laptop lab. The addition of the new building […]

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Could Next Mayor-President Be a Physician?

Could Next Mayor-President Be a Physician?

With Mayor-President Kip Holden in his third term and planning to run for lieutenant governor, speculation has already turned to the race for Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge in 2016. Names being mentioned include Sen. Sharon Broome, Metro Council members Joel Boé, John Delgado, and Tara Wicker, and Holden’s chief aide, William Daniel. Louisiana has […]

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LHSAA Nixes Eligibility of Wildcats’ QB

LHSAA Nixes Eligibility of Wildcats’ QB

Central High School has filed an appeal with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, disputing its ruling that Central High quarterback Jared Hayes is ineligible to compete for the Wildcats in this, his senior season. He played for McKinley High last season but only started part-time for the 3-7 Panthers. LHSAA president Kenny Henderson told the […]

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Private Schools Face Separate Playoffs

Private Schools Face Separate Playoffs

Because of new rules adopted by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, private schools face the 2013 football season with uncertainty.  The state’s traditional football playoff system has been scrapped by a controversial vote of the principals who govern the LHSAA.  Starting this year, private schools and other “select” schools will compete for state championships […]

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How the Left Bullies America into Silence

How the Left Bullies America into Silence

While President Obama and the left like to pretend that they oppose bullying with all their hearts and souls, the truth is far darker: The left is the greatest purveyor of bullying in modern American history. Bullying has morphed into the left’s go-to tactic, as they attempt to quash their opponents through fear, threat of […]

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Mac Watts Says He Won’t Seek Reelection

Central Mayor Mac Watts announced today that he will not seek another term as mayor in municipal elections scheduled for next year.  Watts said he wanted to announce his decision now in order to give other candidates the opportunity to run. Watts was appointed by Gov. Kathleen Blanco as interim mayor in July 2005 and […]

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Read Central City News for Aug. 8, 2013

Read Central City News for Aug. 8, 2013

TOP STORIES IN CENTRAL CITY NEWS: • School Bells Ring for 4,400 Central Students in Boiling Heat as School Gets Early Start • Central Mayor Mac Watts Announces He Won’t Seek Reelection as Mayor • Louisiana High School Athletic Association Declares Central Quarterback Ineligible • Eight New Classrooms Dedicated at St. Alphonsus Catholic School • […]

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