Archive | February, 2013
Defend Louisiana Getting Pledges Against Gun Control Legislation

Defend Louisiana Getting Pledges Against Gun Control Legislation

BATON ROUGE — A new organization is seeking pledges from Louisiana’s lawmakers that they will support the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.  According to spokesman Ryan Cross, all Republican members of Congress from Louisiana have signed the pledge.  Only Sen. Mary Landrieu and Cong. Cedric Richmond have not yet signed it, Cross said.  In […]

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Former Sheriff Rips Obama Gun Control

Former Sheriff Rips Obama Gun Control

Executive Orders More Dangerous Than Legislation by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — Republicans attending Tuesday’s Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon got a primer on President Obama’s proposed gun control legislation. Former East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Greg Phares provided a point-by-point analysis of what Obama wants Congress to pass.  It wasn’t pretty. However, there is […]

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Mayor, Police Chief, Union All Take a Lickin’

Mayor, Police Chief, Union All Take a Lickin’

Showdown Has Lots of Losers, No Winners BATON ROUGE — On Monday, Mayor-President Kip Holden upheld the firing of Police Chief Dewayne White after a public hearing that was unlike any in recent memory.  Now White’s attorney Jill Craft says the veteran police officer will appeal Holden’s decision before the Municipal Police Civil Service Board. […]

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Just a Toddler, 107.3 Roars At Powerful Competition

Just a Toddler, 107.3 Roars At Powerful Competition

BATON ROUGE — For a world-beater like Matt Kennedy, taking on his former bosses is all in a day’s work.  Now Kennedy, along with co-conspirator Brian Haldane, are working hard to steal listeners for Talk 107.3 from the heritage news talk station, WJBO. Kennedy’s fresh conservative talk captures listeners like with ease.  Guaranty Broadcasting market […]

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Storied History of WJBO Began in a NO Basement

Storied History of WJBO Began in a NO Basement

BATON ROUGE — There have been many significant moments in the history of NewsRadio 1150 WJBO, but few have been as important as that day in 1988 when manager George Jenne signed up a little known conservative talk show host named Rush Limbaugh. At first, it must have seemed a disastrous decision.  WJBO had a […]

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Capitol Radio Wars

Capitol Radio Wars

Can Local Talk, Personalities of 107.3 Challenge WJBO Loyalty? by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — More than any other medium, radio represents the heartbeat of Baton Rouge.  It’s where we go for the latest weather, breaking news, sports, and music.  Radio has changed, but our attachment to the automobile has kept radio ever present. […]

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New Principal Announced By Central Private School

New Principal Announced By Central Private School

CENTRAL — Central Private School’s Board of Directors has announced the selection of Dr. Jefferie Thielbar to serve as the next principal of Central Private School. Dr. Thielbar has extensive experience as an educator, principal, and superintendent.  In addition to holding a doctorate in education, Dr. Thielbar has served in the United States Marine Corps […]

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What’s Happening in and Around Central

What’s Happening in and Around Central

St. Alphonsus Auction & Taste of Central ST. ALPHONSUS AUCTION AND A TASTE OF CENTRAL — The annual auction and food festival is coming up at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at St. Alphonsus. There will be silent and live auctions, delicious local restaurant food tasting, and live rhythm and blues band!  Door tickets […]

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Adler Davis Broussard

Adler Davis Broussard

Aaron and Amy Broussard are proud to announce the birth of their son, Adler Davis.  He was welcomed home by his big sister Ava Jolié. Adler was born Nov. 20, 2012, at 1:28 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed seven pounds and six ounces. Proud grandparents are Gregory and Dabie Broussard of Central and Gregory […]

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Lason Gerald Kennard

Lason Gerald Kennard

Jason Kennard and Lacey Smith are proud to announce the birth of their son, Lason Gerald.  He was welcomed home by brothers Jadon and Bryce and sister Peyton. Lason was born Oct. 22, 2012, at 6:55 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed seven pounds, three ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Glenda […]

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