Archive | February, 2017

Chamber EBR Recommends Cleanup

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Transition Committee asked the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish for its recommendations on economic development.  The Chamber EBR provided the following response: Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish 7515 Jefferson Hwy. #60 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 SETTING:  The City of Baton Rouge has been in a […]

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Central Senior Signs With William Carey

Central High senior London Perrault has signed to play volleyball for William Carey University in Hattiesburg. After being offered several academic packages including LSU’s Ogden Honors College, London chose to continue her volleyball career under the direction of head coach Kelsea Weldon. London is a recipient of the WCU Scholar award and will study International […]

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Our Central Firefighters Do a Great Job

On Jan. 17, I was headed north on Sullivan toward Wal-Mart. A truck heading south about a block before Sullivan’s Hardware ran off the road and hit a culvert. I called Central Police Chief Salsbury and  went to the accident. Two or three guys were there trying to break glass. A friend of mine was […]

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Central Cheerleaders to Compete in FL

The Central High Cheer Team will leave Friday, Feb. 10 for the National High School Cheerleading Competition (NHSCC) at Walt Disney World Resorts in Orlando. CHS varsity cheerleaders will compete Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8:45 p.m. Central time and Sunday, Feb 10 at approximately 8 p.m. The competition will air on ESPN and ESPN2. The […]

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The Bonfire and Other Secrets from Dr. Laycock’s Goodwood Plantation

[NOTE: After more than 160 years in the possession of only two families, Goodwood Plantation in Baton Rouge has been sold to developer Michael Hogstrom, who plans to preserve and restore the home and build 48 high-end homes on the property] By Woody Jenkins As a boy, I was always fascinated by Goodwood Plantation, sitting […]

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BR Legislators Discuss Special Session Coming Feb. 13-22 with Chamber EBR

Three Baton Rouge area state legislators discussed their plans for the upcoming Special Session before members of the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish, who gathered at Café Américain, Gov. John Bel Edwards has called for the Louisiana Legislature to convene from Feb. 13 to 22 at the Capitol to consider ways to […]

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Spirit of America Rallies Feb. 27, Mar. 4

Conservative grassroots leaders are planning a series of massive pro-President Donald Trump rallies nationwide, according to Breitbart News. On Feb. 27 and March 4, the rallies—dubbed the Spirit of America Rallies—will spring up nationwide in cities and towns across America. “These rallies are inclusive, non-partisan, and open to anyone supporting President Trump in his efforts […]

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Mayor Seeks Federal Aid For Hard-Hit Homeowners

Central Mayor Jr. Shelton has been working closely with Central residents trying to get insurance, FEMA, SBA, and other funds to help them rebuild in the aftermath of the August flood. But now he is focused on securing additional federal funds that could supplement those dollars. Congress has appropriated roughly $450 million in aid and […]

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$200 Million Needed to Complete Canal

Frustrated by the snail’s pace of construction on the Comite Diversion Canal, Rep. Valarie Hodges (R-Central) organized the Comite Diversion Canal Task Force to find out why it has taken so long and what can be done to complete it.  The task force met at the State Capitol and heard from citizens who feel the […]

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6,000-Seat Convention Center

Sometime around Easter, Bethany Church in Baker will unveil its sanctuary and other buildings, which have been completely rebuilt since the flood last August, but there will be some surprises that will affect the future of the church and the school, and transform how facilities are used. Senior pastor Jonathan Stockstill, administrator Jared Stockstill, and […]

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