Archive | February, 2014
Central’s Eddlemon: Starting Linebacker for Hendrix College

Central’s Eddlemon: Starting Linebacker for Hendrix College

Thomas Eddlemon, graduate of Central High School and former All District Linebacker for the Wildcats, has been selected to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 Semester at Hendrix College in Conway, AR. The list included students “who, completing no fewer than four whole credit courses in the semester for a letter grade, have received […]

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Central Middle Player is 6’3” 210 lb. All-American

Central Middle Player is 6’3” 210 lb. All-American

Dylan Rathcke is a 6’3”, 210-pound Class of 2019 offensive tackle, defensive end, and defensive tackle at Central Middle School.   He played Southern Louisiana Youth Football before playing for Central Middle last season.  He is a youth and middle school All-American who represented the South in the National Prep and Youth Football Association Top […]

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Chamber EBR Endorses St. George Petition Drive

Chamber EBR Endorses St. George Petition Drive

The new Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge swore in new officers for 2014 last Tuesday and weighed into the controversy involving the proposed City of St. George. The organization’s governing board voted unanimously to support efforts by organizers of St. George to call an election on whether to incorporate.  In a statement, the […]

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Capt. Bob Bell for Congress

Capt. Bob Bell for Congress

Capt. Bob Bell has announced his candidacy for United States Congress from the Sixth Congressional District.  He said, “We must regain our freedom and unleash our free enterprise system to regain our prosperity. We cannot quickly stop all of the negative developments that are occurring, but unless we unite and stand up for our rights […]

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Rev. Tommy French Heads La. College

Rev. Tommy French Heads La. College

Rev. Tommy French retired as pastor of Jefferson Baptist Church in 2009, but he shows no sign of slowing down or letting up. Most recently, he has been named chairman of the Board of Trustees of Louisiana College in Pineville, the state’s Baptist college and one of the premier colleges of education in the state.  […]

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GOP Endorsement Procedures in Central Elections

The Republican Party released the following statement concerning its accomplishments and its endorsement policies for the upcoming municipal election in the City of Central: Accomplishments. Since taking office in March 2012, the newly-elected PEC has worked hard to make the Republican Party an effective force for conservative change in East Baton Rouge.”  The following are […]

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Veteran Educator Left Rich Legacy for Youth

Veteran Educator Left Rich Legacy for Youth

Veteran educator Larry Foil, 77, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.  The father and grandfather spent more than 40 years as a teacher and administrator in West Feliciana Parish.  Foil lost his first wife, Fay, and he later married Ruby Foil of Central.  They have been married for 24 years. Visitation was Monday, February 3 […]

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Woolfolk, Holloway Marriage Set Nov. 22 in St. Francisville

Woolfolk, Holloway Marriage Set Nov. 22 in St. Francisville

Amy Michelle Woolfolk and Daniel Carroll Holloway will marry in a 4 p.m. ceremony Saturday, Nov. 22 at Desert Plantation in St. Francisville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Martin Jr. and Tammie Woolfolk of Pride. She is the granddaughter of Earlie Guttirrez of Pride, Martin Sr. and Marilyn Woolfolk of Zachary, and the late […]

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John Gerald  “J.G.” Theriot

John Gerald “J.G.” Theriot

John Gerald “J.G” Theriot, Sr. passed away at his home on December 29, 2013 at the age of 84. He was a loving, kind and generous husband, father and friend and was the sixth of eight children born to Horace, Sr. and Daisy M. Theriot. He was a man of strong faith and loved his […]

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Danielle Jackson, Adrian Allemond Wed at Retreat in St. Francisville

Danielle Jackson, Adrian Allemond Wed at Retreat in St. Francisville

Danielle Leigh Jackson of Central and Adrian Matthew Allemond of St. Francisville were married on July 20, 2013, at Judson Baptist Retreat Center in St. Francisville, La. The wedding was officiated by the bride’s uncle, Bro. Stacy Morgan. The  bride is the daughter of Jim and Candy Jackson of Central. She is the granddaughter of […]

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