Archive | June, 2015
Garret Graves Reports on 1st 100 Days

Garret Graves Reports on 1st 100 Days

BATON ROUGE – Newly-elected Sixth District Congressman Garret Graves reported on his first 100 days in office at the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge meeting last Tuesday at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. Here are some of his remarks: •Congress is making some limited progress on the budget.  The Obama administration budget was $500 […]

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AG Emphasizes Conservative Record

AG Emphasizes Conservative Record

BATON ROUGE – Attorney General Buddy Caldwell, who is expecting a spirited challenge this fall from fellow Republican Jeff Landry, made no apologies in defending his conservative credentials at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon May 12 at Café Américain in Baton Rouge. Caldwell outlined his work in defense of traditional marriage, the right to life, […]

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10th Anniversary of City of Central July 11

10th Anniversary of City of Central July 11

BATON ROUGE – The City of Central will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Saturday, July 11.  Central Mayor Jr. Shelton has planned a great day of family activities.  Things will kick off at 11 a.m. at BREC’s Lovett Road Park, where there will be food, entertainment, inflatables, face painting, and fire trucks.  At 6 p.m., […]

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Meet the Pursifull Family

Meet the Pursifull Family

CENTRAL – James Pursifull was born to a missionary family in Mexico.  He was raised on faith and commitment.  Today, he and his wife Jessica have plenty of both, as they raise their eight children, and as many as three foster children at any one time. Their older children have been role models at Central High. […]

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3,500 Pack Central Graduation Ceremony

3,500 Pack Central Graduation Ceremony

BAKER – The 103rd graduating class of Central High School walked across the stage at Bethany Church May 15 and received their diplomas. More than 3,500 family and friends were in attendance.  The program included: •Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Colby Novo, Senior Class vice president •Welcome by Senior Class president James Schopp •Salutatorian […]

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Life Tabernacle Draws 1,246 People To Hooper Road for Sunday Service

Life Tabernacle Draws 1,246 People To Hooper Road for Sunday Service

CENTRAL — More than 1,200 people gathered at Life Tabernacle Church on Hooper Road during Super Sunday services.  The church has grown by leaps and bounds since it began its bus ministry to young people in the inner city of Baton Rouge.  A three-month Bible course provides youngsters the fundamentals of Christ’s message and hope for […]

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Baby Delivered at Home

Baby Delivered at Home

CENTRAL – As recently as the 1940’s, home births were quite common in Central.  Today, they are a rarity.  When they do occur, it is usually as a result of a couple’s conscious decision, and they often have a mid-wife present to help. But last Saturday, Polly Prestridge Cottano found herself thrust into the position […]

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Read Central City News for June 2015

Read Central City News for June 2015

READ CENTRAL CITY NEWS FOR JUNE 2015 TOP STORIES IN CENTRAL CITY NEWS: • Baby Delivered at Home: Grandma Took Charge; Now Mom and Baby Are Doing Just Fine • Meet the Pursifulls: They Have Eight Children, Four of Whom Are Adopted, and Helped Raise 42 Foster Children • 3,500 People Packed Central Graduation Ceremony: […]

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