19 July 2010
Submitted by Taylor Media Central, La. – The Central School Board will hold a ground breaking ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday on its Sullivan Road property to commemorate the start of construction for the new middle school and intermediate school. Both schools will be constructed on an 83-acre tract located at 12656 Sullivan Road. The property [...]
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19 July 2010
Submitted by David Barrow Bids were opened on Tuesday, July 13 for the city of Central’s Street Rehab Program 2010. We were pleased to have 8 bidders on the project. The estimated cost was $1.14 million. The low bid was submitted by Barber Brothers Contracting Co., LLC in the amount of $982,105.00. PEC has reviewed all [...]
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16 July 2010
Thomas V. Carl celebrated his 100th birthday this week. A longtime resident of Greenwell Springs, he served in the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Bronze Star. The event recognized by this award was officially documented as follows: March 14, 1945 – Immediately upon landing by glider in enemy territory, First Sergeant Carl alone [...]
15 July 2010
Submitted by Wayne Leader Cooking in Central is having a planning meeting this Monday, July 19th. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Elegant Memories on Frenchtown Road. Dinner will be served, and a contribution of $10 is suggested to help pay for the use of the Elegant Memories facility. This is a general membership meeting, [...]
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15 July 2010
The First Annual CentralSpeaks.com Charity Treasure Hunt sponsored by the Central Chamber of Commerce begins next week on Wednesday, July 21st. There will be one grand prize at the end of the hunt worth $1,000. The Treasure Hunt will last for four weeks, with three clues given each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The [...]
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15 July 2010
Submitted by Larry Boudreaux Governor Bobby Jindal worshipped last Sunday (July 11, 2010) at Covenant Community Church on Greenwell Springs Road in Central. He shared his testimony of how he came to Christ. The Governor has been making the rounds at Central area churches recently, worshipping with church members and meeting Central residents. Jindal is pictured below with [...]
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15 July 2010
By Beth Fussell Polly Prestridge Cottano is a Central resident who recently opened her own business. Polly’s Home and Garden Décor is located on Greenwell Springs Road near Comte in the same shopping center as Jerry Lee’s. Business hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Polly purchases overstock items from the Home [...]
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14 July 2010
By Beth Fussell This week, in place of “From the Mayor’s Desk, “ Mayor Watts agreed to address a few questions on topics relevant to our community. The Mayor says that he is very excited about the new City Council members, who participated in their first official meeting on Tuesday night. Watts says he would like to [...]
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14 July 2010
Submitted by Clif Richardson's office Republican Women of Central Monthly Meeting Guest Speaker: Senator Dale Erdey Wednesday July 21, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at Sammy’s Grill, 14800 Wax Road. Lunch $15 Please join us and celebrate as we receive our charter on this very special day! Please help the RWC support First Lady Supriya Jindal by bringing school supplies to this meeting [...]
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