Archive | August, 2013

Morris Eugene McDowell

Morris Eugene McDowell, 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his home in Central. He served and defended his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He also served his community through the Central Masonic Lodge #442. Visitation was held at Seale Funeral home on Thursday, August 1, from 9 […]

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Hayes Matthew Holaway

Hayes Matthew Holaway

Jacob Holaway and Amber Romero of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son Hayes Matthew Holaway. He was born on June 27, 2013 at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and eight ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mike and Joni Holaway of Central, Randy and Donna Le-Blanc of […]

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Corbin James LeBlanc

Corbin James LeBlanc

Luke and Amber (Gayle) Le-Blanc of Watson are proud to announce the birth of their son, Corbin James. He was born on May 25, 2013 at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jeri Chaney of Central, Randy and Diana LeBlanc of Baton Rouge and the late Walter […]

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Jenna Henson, Lyle Cockerham to Marry Sept. 13

Jenna Henson, Lyle Cockerham to Marry Sept. 13

Jenna Leigh Henson and Lyle Garrett Cockerham, both of Central, will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony on September 13, 2013 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gary and Sally Henson of Central. She is the granddaughter of M.C. and Betty Henson of Pierre Part and the late Leo and […]

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In August 2015, People of SE Baton Rouge Could Be Opening Their Schools for 1st Time

On this, the first day of the new school year, my mind races back six years to August 2007 — the first day of class for students attending the newly-formed Central community school system.  What a momentous time it was!  There was a feeling of exuberance, as though the Berlin Wall had just come crumbling […]

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Prayer Rally to Kick Off Year for Central Students

Students, teachers, and administrators from all public and private schools in Central will gather at 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11 for a time of prayer and fellowship to kick off the 2013-2014 school year. The annual event will be held this year at the Central High School Theatre. Students from Central’s public schools, St. Alphonsus, […]

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Greenwell Springs Has New Pastor

Greenwell Springs Has New Pastor

Greenwell Springs Baptist Church will welcome a new full-time senior pastor this Sunday after a one-year search. Rev. Jeff Meyers comes to Greenwell Springs from Conyers, Georgia. Those who know Rev. Meyers describe him as a man who is passionate about his personal faith in Jesus Christ, his wife Traci and their three boys, and […]

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Family of Danielle Wright Asks for Help

Family of Danielle Wright Asks for Help

The family of Danielle Wright, who has been missing in the South Pacific for 60 days, is making a last-ditch effort to raise financial assistance to continue the air search of the  area where her vessel, the Nina, and six other crew members could  be.  It is a vast area, encompassing more than 300,000 square […]

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Paul Dietzel Seeking Congressional Seat

Paul Dietzel Seeking Congressional Seat

Paul Dietzel II will bring his campaign for the United States Congress to Baton Rouge Tuesday at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon. Dietzel, 27, founder and CEO of Anedot, said in an interview Wednesday that it’s time for fiscal conservatives from his generation to step up and assume positions of leadership. “My generation will be […]

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School Bells Ring Despite Boiling Heat

School Bells Ring Despite Boiling Heat

With the temperature expected to reach 96 degrees, Central’s principals and teachers are expecting 4,400 students in grades one through 12 for the first day of school.  This marks the sixth anniversary of the Central Community School District’s first opening day in August 2007. The school district operates five public schools — Bellingrath Elementary, Tanglewood […]

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