Central City News

Newly-Renovated Baton Rouge High Draws 500 to Dedication Ceremonies BATON ROUGE — The newly-restored and greatly-expanded Baton Rouge Magnet High School was formally dedicated in ceremonies Thursday, Aug. 23 on the steps in front of the historic school.  The $58 million project is the hallmark of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system.  Since becoming […]

BATON ROUGE — The United States Chamber of Commerce has announced its affiliation with the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish. As a result, members of the local Chamber will automatically be members of the U.S. Chamber and enjoy all member benefits without additional cost, Chamber EBR executive director Bob Breaux said. The […]

Mayor Pro-Tem Was Adopted Twice by Age 16 BATON ROUGE — The future didn’t look very bright for the little boy born to a 16-year-old unwed mother on Dec. 31, 1948, in the small North Louisiana community of Weston. That wasn’t something that was accepted, and babies like that were often given away. But the mother was […]

CENTRAL — Meet the Wildcats will be Thursday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Central High Gym.  All sports will be represented. Afterwards, all coaches at all levels, varsity football players, and their parents will hear Jeffrey Marx, author of “Season of Life,” in the theatre. Thursday, August 23 • Faithful Citizenship • 7 […]

BATON ROUGE — Candidates for the Louisiana Public Service Commission will bring their campaigns to Baton Rouge Tuesday, Aug. 28 during a Candidates Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge. Former Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle of Breaux Bridge, Lafayette TV broadcaster Ed Roy, State Rep. Erich Ponti of Baton Rouge, and Forest […]

Pastor to Move To New Church In N. Alabama by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — Dr. Dennis Terry, pastor at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, said his farewell to church members in a packed sanctuary Sunday morning.  The nationally-known minister is leaving to lead a new church in northern Alabama after serving 13 years in Central. Former Rep. […]

Design Intruded onto Private Property Negotiations Quietly Settle Legal Problem by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — A legal problem that has delayed construction of the roundabout in front of the new Central School Complex appeared Wednesday to be on the verge of settlement. Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk said a special meeting of the school board at 12 […]

CENTRAL —A 20-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly burglarizing more than 20 unlocked vehicles in the Central area between May and August, a spokeswoman with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office said. Justin Watkins, 5202 Bangor Drive, just off Flannery Road south of the Comite River, rode his bicycle around Oak Cluster, Bellingrath, […]

CENTRAL — Enrollment in the Central Community School System reached 4,349 on Wednesday, according to Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk.  This represents a 67 percent increase since May 2007, when 2,600 Central students were enrolled in public schools in the East Baton Rouge system. The enrollment numbers are up 281 from last year, and “We […]

CENTRAL— Qualifying ended Friday for the Nov. 6 election.  Metro Councilman Scott Wilson, who represents most of the City of Central, was unopposed for reelection to a second, four-year term. Wilson said Friday night that he was gratified by the show of support from the Central community and eager to have the opportunity to serve […]