Central City News

BATON ROUGE — Brooke Elaine Lee of Baton Rouge and Jeremy Scott Marshall of Central will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony on Friday, March 1, 2013, at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Dr. Steve and Mrs. Paddy Lee of Baton Rouge.  She is the granddaughter of Mercedes […]

BATON ROUGE — Samantha Ragusa of Greenwell Springs and Chase Jarreau of Denham Springs will marry in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Ragusa, III of Greenwell Springs.  She is the granddaughter of Patricia […]

CENTRAL — Early voting for the March 2 special election, called to fill the seat in House District 65, will be conducted at the Registrar of Voters offices beginning Saturday, Feb. 16 and continuing through Saturday, Feb. 23. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. each day. Early voting will be held at […]

These tips for getting started courtesy of Plant World, 10131 Greenwell Springs, phone 272-7144 Care and feeding of ducks and chicks. 1. Keep warm at 90 degrees.  No drafts. 2. No bathing chicks and ducks.  Need clean dry area. 3. Fresh food and water daily. 4. Handle and hold chicks and ducks very gentle. 5. […]

My Mother Celebrates 91st Birthday March 4, Has Vivid Memories of Life in Another World by Woody Jenkins, editor BATON ROUGE — I walked into my mom’s room Sunday to give her her medicine, and she was watching the movie Florence Nightingale for the 50th time.  She said, “You know, my great-grandmother was Florence Nightingale’s first cousin!”  I […]

SCOTT WILSON 1. Why are you offering yourself for service in the Legislature? I have a willingness to serve our community that is a result of my family upbringing. My father and my brother have served our parish, and I have represented the people of Metro Council District 4 for the past four years. It […]

BARRY IVEY 1. Why are you offering yourself for service in the Legislature? I am an ordinary citizen who is very concerned about the direction of our government and the erosion of our freedom. I want to make a difference, defend our Constitution and do my part to limit the power of government. That’s why, […]

A Closer Look at Barry Ivey, Scott Wilson CENTRAL — House candidates Scott Wilson and Barry Ivey have answered a series of questions propounded by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish.  Their answers are found in a special Central City News report on Page 3. While the candidates agree on most issues, there […]

Republican Party To Make Choice At Meeting Tonight BATON ROUGE — Two Republican candidates are seeking the endorsement of the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish tonight at 6 p.m. at the Metro Council Chamber. Central businessman Barry Ivey, a nuclear power contractor, and Metro Councilman Scott Wilson are on the ballot in the March 2 […]

CENTRAL — Local realtor Jr. Shelton, who narrowly lost a bid for mayor of the City of Central in 2010, announced Wednesday that he will not seek the post in municipal elections next spring. Shelton, who received 48 percent against incumbent Mayor Mac Watts, was considered a strong candidate for the post.  Shelton’s announcement was […]