26 May 2011
By Dave Freneaux To find out what is happening in Central and what people think about it, visit the Facebook Page of CentralSpeaks.com. To stay in the loop, “Like” the CentralSpeaks.com Page and keep tabs on the latest news and discussion. There is also a free iPhone APP for Facebook so you can keep [...]
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26 May 2011
From the City of Central Batteries, flashlights and other hurricane preparedness items can be purchased tax-free this coming Memorial Day weekend. The annual tax holiday is aimed at encouraging Louisianans to prepare for hurricane season, which begins June 1. The first $1,500 of each eligible item is exempt from the 4% state sales tax. Local [...]
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26 May 2011
Now THAT is Good News for a Great City. Michael Breaux and Charlie Kinsley, of Central and John O. Hearin and Louis DeAngelo of Baton Rouge have partnered up to open a Louis DeAngelo's Casual Italian Restaurant in Central at 9952 Sullivan Road. The partnership formed in early 2011 after another restaurant expansion project [...]
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26 May 2011
As a service to our readers and our advertisers, the CentralSpeaks.com newspaper in its entirety, formatted exactly as the printed newspaper looks, will now be available online each week. Follow this link: 05/26/11 PDF to access the PDF. This will not change our daily posting of news as it happens, it is simply one more way for [...]
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26 May 2011
Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to come to the Summer Reading Program kickoff event. There will be games and an opportunity to sign up for the 2011 Summer Reading Program. This year’s teen summer reading theme is You Are Here. Check it out Friday at 3:30 PM at the Central Branch Library. The library is [...]
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25 May 2011
There will be a Memorial Day Service for the City of Central at 9:00 AM tomorrow, May 26th at Grace United Pentecostal Church (across from CMS on Hooper Road). Everyone is invited to honor those who gave their lives to serve our country.
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25 May 2011
The Central Community School System, by unanimous vote of the School Board Tuesday night, has a newly revised drug testing policy. Drug testing shall be conducted on all students in grades 6-12 wishing to participate in extra-curricular activities. In addition, any parent or guardian of any student may voluntarily have their student participate in the [...]
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25 May 2011
Submitted by Melissa Pourciau Melissa Rene' Pourciau and Branden Joe Durr Both of Central, will marry on Saturday, June 18th, 2011. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jeffre and Kathy Pourciau of Central. She is the Granddaughter of Dr. Richard and Patricia Pourciau of Baton Rouge, and the late Edward and Bonnie Mahl [...]
25 May 2011
Submitted by John Culmone The St. Alphonsus Catholic School held their end of the year food drive benefiting the St. Alphonsus Food Pantry. The students collected non-perishable food items, housewhole items, and tolietries. Thanks to all who participated.
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25 May 2011
Written by Camille Doucet, Mattie Simpson, and Maci Werchan As you know, a horrible earthquake and tsunami hit Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011. It really touched the hearts of people around the world. Many people in Japan were suffering, so several students from Mrs. Susan Willis’ fourth grade class at Central Intermediate came [...]
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