Central City News

CENTRAL — Central school board member Jim Lloyd (left) presented a check for $5,000 to Central High band director James Henderson (right).  Jim and Gail Lloyd started the Central Education Foundation for the Arts to help fund and promote the arts among the youth of Central.  All of his school board compensation goes to the […]

Security Was Key Feature in Design Of New Schools CENTRAL — The Central Community School System is taking measures to beef up security efforts at each of its five schools, according to Supt. Mike Faulk. Faulk said investments in technology to make schools more secure have been incorporated into the district’s construction and maintenance efforts for the […]

Key Central Issues From 2010-2012: Loop, CH2MHill, Public Records, Term Limits, More CENTRAL — The five members of the Central City Council who took office in July 2010 have served 65 percent of their four-year terms.  Now, with municipal elections only one year away, the Central City News is providing a Citizens Guide to the Voting Records of the […]

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the capital city: Saturday, January 20 • BR Softball Meeting • 6 p.m. The Baton Rouge Softball Chapter of the LHSOA will holds its next regular meeting for the 2013 High School season at Christian Life Academy, 2037 Quail Dr.  All veteran and rookie umpires are […]

Terence Williams (right) of Donaldsonville High was named new head football coach at Redemptorist High at a press conference Monday.  Principal Maribeth Andereck announced the selection.  Central High head coach Sid Edwards (left) was on hand to speak about Williams, a former Belaire High player.  He coached Donaldsonville for the past four seasons.  Williams replaces […]

Former Pro Player Nick Hall Named Baseball Coach BATON ROUGE — Nick Hall, who formerly played in the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies baseball organizations, is the new head baseball coach at Redemptorist High School in Baton Rouge. Hall said, “I’m excited to be at a school with such a great tradition.  I believe we are […]

Diamond Dig Is A Highlight of  BR Bridal Show At River Center Sunday, Jan. 27 BATON ROUGE — N-joy! Weddings & Events will host the Baton Rouge Bridal Show, on Sunday Jan. 27 at the Baton Rouge River Center. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. with registration starting at 12 p.m. The show will […]

New Agent Has $5.3 Million Sales In Less Than Year With Wayne Clark BATON ROUGE —  The Greater Baton Rouge Board of Realtors has honored Robin Deshotels with the 2012 Rising Star Award for her sales performance last year. Robin is a new agent who received her real estate license in January 2012.  Nevertheless, by September 2012, she […]

ZACHARY — Reagan Elkins, MD, a family practice physician, has been elected Chief of Staff of Lane Regional Medical Center for 2013.  Dr. Elkins has been a member of Lane’s medical staff since 2008.  He received his undergraduate degree and graduated summa cum laude from Louisiana College in Pineville and his medical degree from LSU […]

BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic is a vital component of the health care community in South Louisiana. Its associates include 29 physicians and more than 200 professionals dedicated to providing quality patient care in a friendly and confidential environment. Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic is a comprehensive sub-specialty orthopaedic clinic appropriately treating a […]