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Message to Graduates from Across Time
In May 1913, Pearl Elizabeth Felps walked to the podium as the valedictorian of the first graduating of the new Central High School, located at the corner of Canal (now Hooper) and Sullivan roads. A copy of her speech was discovered in 2009 and given to the Central City News.
Look Out! Central’s Sullivan Theater Sprouts First Summer Musical Little Shop of Horrors
It’s safe to say The Sullivan Theater in Central has put down roots in the Baton Rouge community theater scene. Last June, the brand new theater opened its first show with a Sherlock Holmes mystery. Four more plays and one musical later, just in time for its one-year anniversary,...
Resident and victim speak up after Saturday night shootings in Livingston Parish
LIVINGSTON PARISH - An 11-year-old girl is in critical condition and a man was injured in two separate shootings in Livingston Parish on Saturday. James David said it was around 8 p.m. when his neighbor, 23-year-old Royce 'Earl' Cash, started shooting into his Denham Springs home. "I heard some stuff...
Central Provides Road Map for St. George
Nearly five years after citizens of the proposed City of St. George voted to incorporate, the Louisiana Supreme Court gave them a historic victory. On Friday, April 26, the high court ruled organizers of the proposed city had met all requirements for incorporation, and the City of St. George officially came into existence. On Tuesday, May 14, Gov. Jeff Landry appointed Dustin Yates as the city’s first mayor and Major Todd Morris as police chief.
SEVERE T-STORM WATCH until 5am Friday for parishes, counties north of I-10
The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Tangipahoa and West Feliciana Parishes as well as, Amite, Pike and Wilkinson Counties until 5am Friday. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH means conditions are favorable for...
Four to Represent Central on RSCC
Four Republicans from Central were elected to represent parts of State Senate District 6 on the Republican State Central Committee in the March 23 presidential primary election. Businessman and Central School Board member Nick Carmena will represent northern Central and parts of Zachary in District 6F. Central contactor Brandon Ivey...
Impact Charter School in Baker under investigation by Legislative Auditor
BAKER — Impact Charter School in Baker is currently under investigation by the Legislative Auditor, the office confirmed Monday. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office would only tell WBRZ that they are assisting the Auditor's office in the investigation. The Legislative Auditor reviews whether government entities are spending public...
Job fair in Zachary to connect residents in rural areas with employers May 15
ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - If you’re looking for a career change, there’s a job fair happening in Zachary on Wednesday, May 15 that could give you the opportunity to do so. EmployBR and the Louisiana Workforce Commission, in partnership with Councilmember Brandon Noel, will host the Rural Area Job Fair for residents living in the Chaneyville/Zachary communities. The initiative aims to connect local residents with job opportunities and resources closer to home.
Baker Police investigating after seven burglaries at businesses
BAKER, La. (BRPROUD) — Seven local businesses in Baker were broken into since the beginning of May, leaving business owners afraid of it happening again. Businesses impacted include restaurants, a lawn mowing machine store and a dentist’s office. Owner of Truck Stuff USA David Forbes said cash and...
Around Zachary for May 15, 2024
In a Facebook post, the city of Zachary announced the launch of TextMyGov, a convenient way for residents, employees and visitors to communicate with the city. You can sign up to receive city of Zachary text alerts directly to your phone via text message whenever Zachary needs to get a message out such as upcoming events, garbage delays, road closures, storm warnings and power outages.
St. Francisville Board of Aldermen to consider extending construction moratorium
With a new sewage treatment plant still not complete, the St. Francisville Board of Aldermen will consider extending a moratorium on major new residential construction when it meets May 28. The board halted most new residential construction in 2020, before voters approved a half-cent sales tax to build a new...
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