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Crowded Ballot This November Argues for Delaying St. George Vote Until April

The leaders of the movement to create the new City of St. George have an important decision to make: Whether to place the referendum on the ballot this November or December or perhaps wait until next April. We urge them to wait until the spring. The November ballot will be one of the most crowded […]

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Sen. Vitter: Strong Favorite in Governor’s Race

Sen. Vitter: Strong Favorite in Governor’s Race

Supporters of David Vitter must surely tire as they read and watch the constant barrage of negative attacks in the media against the popular two-term senator. Most of the attacks come from frustrated liberal reporters who can’t seem to accept the fact that the senator was not only re-elected by a wide margin but is […]

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Lawlessness: From White House to BR City Hall

Lawlessness is not only rampant on the streets of our cities.  It is also rampant in the seats of governmental power.  It’s easy to get heartburn watching the Obama administration violate the Constitution and laws of this country on a daily basis. Just this week, the President released five of the most dangerous terrorist commanders […]

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Central Schools Are Built on Character

Almost every night, the 6 o’clock news on WAFB-TV and WBRZ-TV tells the tale of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, and quite a story it is. It is a story of violence, brutality, and guns.  Classroom teachers and students have posted on the Internet scores of homemade videos they have taken with their […]

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Time to Go Snake Hunting at State Capitol

Time to Go Snake Hunting at State Capitol

Rep. Ford Stinson, who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1936 to 1972 with a little time out during World War II to go kill Nazis, was one of the legislature’s all-time best bill-killers.  Some people never pass a bill, but that doesn’t mean they don’t serve a very important role in the […]

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Ralph Washington: A Man Who Stands Tall for Central

Ralph Washington: A Man Who Stands Tall for Central

In the nine-year history of the City of Central, there is one man who stands out.  A man who was part of the City from the beginning and who has been unwavering in his loyalty, integrity, and commitment to the people of Central. That man is Ralph Washington.  For nine years, he has served as […]

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In 2010, Just over 40 Percent of Central Cared Enough to Vote

In 2010, Just over 40 Percent of Central Cared Enough to Vote

The right to vote is a right bought by the blood of our ancesters — men and women who believed in our country enough to risk and ultimately sacrifice their lives for our country and the principles it stands for, such as free elections. At every election, I am amazed to see the people who […]

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Voters Revolt Against Negative Campaign, Say ‘Keep It Positive If You Want to Win!’

Voters Revolt Against Negative Campaign, Say ‘Keep It Positive If You Want to Win!’

Mayoral candidate Dave Freneaux is making Central history but not in a way that others may want to duplicate. Freneaux is a running a negative campaign against fellow Republican Jr. Shelton, making personal attacks, charges, and accusations in virtually every speech, article, and Facebook post. But it doesn’t seem to be working. Central’s two prior […]

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Central’s Chance to End Divided Government

Gridlock. That’s what Washington and the nation face with divided government. An unpopular President of one party.  The Senate in his party’s hands.  The House firmly in the hands of the other party. It is bitter and acrimonious, and nothing gets done. Unfortunately, that’s the way Central’s government has become too. Two sides who fight […]

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Coach Kenny Guillot Retires as Parkview Head Coach

Coach Kenny Guillot Retires as Parkview Head Coach

Parkview Baptist head football coach Kenny Guillot tendered his resignation last month and will become the school’s Athletic Director.  After 15 highly successful seasons and four state championships, this role model for Louisiana players and coaches is stepping down from the demanding position as head coach due to health reasons. I have had a special […]

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