Central City News

by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — More than 3,000 parents and students attended Orientation this past Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the new Central School Complex on Sullivan Road.  The complex, which cost $46 million, contains two separate schools — Central Middle School and Central Intermediate School. More than 4,300 students will arrive for their […]

by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL— Monday, Aug. 13 is the first day of school for students in the Central Community School District. For students attending Central Middle School (grades 6 to 8) and Central Intermediate School (grades 3 to 5), located at the new Central School Complex, it will be an eye-opening experience, especially for […]

CENTRAL — Olinde’s Furniture held Grand Opening ceremonies last week for its new store in Central.  The store, located at 10218 Sullivan Road, is the first foray into Central for the major furniture retailer. This store is advertised as a mattress superstore.  It is located at the former site of Blockbuster Video. The phone number […]

CENTRAL — On June 1, 1956, with a single 1946 tow truck, Mr. and Mrs. Finnon D. Lewis started a business called Lewis’ Wrecker Service.  The business was located at 4643 Airline Hwy., also the site of Lewis’ Café and Truck Stop. It was at this time Mr. Lewis began grooming his youngest son at […]

CENTRAL — The Republican Women of Central held a “Virtual Baby Shower” last Wednesday at Kristenwood to help mothers who visit the North Baton Rouge Women’s Help Center at 7515 Scenic Hwy. Center director Barbara Thomas spoke to the Republican ladies on the needs of women in poverty-stricken areas of Baton Rouge and expressed appreciation […]

CENTRAL — Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk has announced an orientation schedule for parents and students planning to attend the new Central Middle School (grades 6-8) and Central Intermediate School (grades 3-5). Both students and parents should plan to attend. Orientation will provide everyone the opportunity to visit the new School Complex and get information […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Friday, July 27 • Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center.  It is open to the public and registration is not required.  Donors are encouraged to sign up online at www.bloodhero.com, sponsor […]

Water Is Brown, Even Black for Some Residents by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — Complaints about the quality of water in Central boiled to the surface Tuesday night at Kristenwood at a meeting held after the adjournment of the City Council meeting in the same room. Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Washington and Councilman Tony LoBue stayed on to listen […]

Central’s Board Refuses Plan To Roll Forward Property Taxes CENTRAL — Continuing its conservative approach to taxes, the Central Community School Board voted unanimously Monday to kill a proposed $350,000 increase in property taxes for school purposes.  The proposed “roll forward” could have passed with a two-thirds’ vote of the seven-member school board. The board also voted against […]

by Woody Jenkins BATON ROUGE— It’s not often that one man can take credit for saving the taxpayers more than $1.5 million. But John Taylor of Zachary certainly can! Taylor is an appointed member of the Board of Commissioners of BREC. Three weeks ago, the Board room at BREC headquarters on Florida Boulevard was packed […]