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GOP Could Get 4-3 Majority on Supreme Court BATON ROUGE — With the results of the Nov. 6 election still settling into people’s minds, candidates who face runoff elections on Dec. 8 are realizing that the December election, held in the middle of Christmas holidays, will be a very low turnout election where every vote will count. […]

Several Well-Known Officials Eye Race CENTRAL — The expected resignation of State Rep. Clif Richardson has some elected officials considering whether to throw their hats into the ring. Metro Councilman Scott Wilson, who was just reelected to a four-year term on the Council, said Wednesday, “I haven’t spoken to Clif in the past few days and […]

CENTRAL — State Rep. Clif Richardson, a Republican who represents most of the City of Central and part of Baton Rouge, will resign from the Louisiana House of Representatives Jan. 3, according to sources close to the legislator. Richardson is reportedly at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he is undergoing treatment.  Friends […]

CENTRAL — The Central Community School System has been awarded a $50,000 grant to launch a new Industrial Electrician Certification Program. The program will be open to students at Central High School during the day and to students and members of the community during the evening.  Classes will be held at the Career Technology Lab […]

BATON ROUGE — Last Thursday’s Homecoming ceremonies at Redemptorist High School included a special tribute to alumni who played football for the Wolves over the years. Prior to the game, members of the 2002 Redemptorist State Championship football team gathered for a reunion along with head coach Sid Edwards and other members of the coaching […]

CENTRAL — The City of Central Republican Municipal Executive Committee has voted to endorse candidates in the election scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 6. Central Republican chairman Jr. Shelton announced the endorsements Wednesday afternoon. Candidates receiving the party’s recommendation were: • President — Mitt Romney • Vice President — Paul Ryan • Mayor-President — Mike Walker […]

BATON ROUGE — Sarah Holliday, Republican, Baton Rouge, defines herself as a Christian, a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister and small business owner. A native of East Feliciana Parish, she serves as Louisiana Federation of Republican Women Vice President for Region 6.  She is the lead charter member and president of Capital City […]

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the Capital City: November 9 and 11 • The Little Mermaid Jr.  The Central Community Theatre will present The Little Mermaid Jr. at BREC Independence Park Theatre Friday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 & 7 p.m. The School Show will be Friday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. For tickets call 216-0660 […]

CENTRAL — Miss Breigh Allen was named the 2012 Central High School Homecoming Queen in ceremonies at Wildcat Stadium.  She was crowned by the 2011 Homecoming Queen, Garilon Triplett.  The members of the court were: • Miss Payton Michelle Coxe is a freshman and a first year member of the court.  She is a freshman […]

BATON ROUGE — Miss Jessica Breaux was named the 2012 Parkview Baptist Homecoming Queen.  She was crowned by the 2011 Homecoming Queen, Chelsea Rentz. Chelsea is a freshman at LSU where she is studying to earn a degree in Child and Family Studies with the thought of getting her master’s in social work. She participates […]