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BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Kip Holden abruptly fired Police Chief DeWayne White Wednesday afternoon.

The mayor refused to explain his decision to reporters, saying he never comments on personnel matters.

White was informed of the decision only moments after completing a news conference with District Attorney Hillar Moore and Sheriff Sid Gautreaux on gun safety.

His attorney, Jill Craft, said the former chief would comment on the action Thursday.

White has 10 days to appeal the decision to the Civil Service Board.

On local TV news programs, a number of residents said Wednesday afternoon that they had confidence in White and were concerned about whether his efforts to fight crime in the inner city and reach out to neighborhoods would be continued.

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NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court has a new Chief Justice and a new Republican majority. On Friday, Bernette Johnson became the first-ever black chief justice of the court, and Jeff Hughes was sworn in as the first Republican to be elected to the court from the Baton Rouge area.

Ironically, while the new Chief

Scott Wilson, Barry Ivey Duel For State House Seat March 2 CENTRAL — With the resignation of State Rep. Clif Richardson (RCentral), two Republican candidates are battling to replace him in a Special Election on Saturday, March 2.

Businessman Barry Ivey and Metro Councilman Scott Wilson are working door-to-door, sending out campaign mailings, and sign-

STATE SUPREME COURT Associate Justice Jeff Hughes (right) was sworn in by Baton Rouge notary Scott Wilfong (left).

Justice is the most liberal member of the court, Hughes’ election solidified the nominal conservative majority on the court.

Hughes was elected in a special election Dec. 8 to replace Chief Justice Kitty Kimball who announced her retirement, effective Jan. 31. Hughes replaced Kimball as a member of the court, but Johnson replaced Kimball as Chief Justice. Under the Louisiana Constitution, the member of the who

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BATON ROUGE — 5A Catholic High School of Baton Rouge could well find itself in the state high school playoffs against 3A Parkview under a rules change approved last week by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association.

The controversial decision, which was made on a vote of 209119 by high school principals, divides football playoffs into two major categories — one for “select” schools and another for “nonselect” schools.

“Select” schools, which would include all private schools in the state, could only compete against each other in the playoffs. “NonSee SEPARATE on Page 4

PARKVIEW EAGLES celebrate winning the 2012 State 3A Championship at Superdome last December.

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EBR STUDENTS OF THE YEAR — The 2013 Students of the Year Award winners for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System were honored last night at the Professional Development Center. They now go to regional competition. Shown are Ethan Zahid of Parkview Elementary, Elementary School Student of the Year; Akosua Twum-Antwi of Westdale Middle School, Middle School Student of the Year, and Anni Zhang of Baton Rouge Magnet High School, High School Student of the Year.

Obama Cannot Be Trusted on Immigration ICE Agents Sued Their Own Agency Because Obama Refuses to Enforce Immigration Laws

an immigration reform proposal that would allow 10 million or more illegal immigrants to stay in this country, become citizens, receive government handouts, and vote in our elections.

The main argument made to con Woody Jenkins servatives to entice Woody Jenkins Editor, Capital City News them to support such a proposal is that the federal government is go BATON ROUGE — A bipartisan ing to seal up the border and stop team of Senators, including Sen. the flow of illegal immigrants into Marco Rubio, recently announced the country.

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The question is, what federal government are we talking about?

Are we talking about the federal government run by Barack Obama?

Because, if we are, the promise of sealing the border is nothing more than a cruel hoax. He has no intention to do any such thing.

Not long ago, a group of ICE agents sued their own agency, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency for failing to enforce our immigration laws. In June, Obama deferred the deportation of 1.7 million illegal aliens in violation of federal law. Chris Crane, an ICE agent who is president of the National Immigration and Customs Enforcement Council, a union for ICE employees, said, “We are federal law enforcement officers who are being ordered to break the law.

This directive puts ICE agents and officers in a horrible position.”

Let’s be honest about the Obama Administration and immigration — Their sole interest is to use the issue to the political advantage of the Democratic Party and specifically the Obama Administration.

Obama would like nothing better than to create a system that would turn illegal immigrants into citizens who vote solidly Democratic before the 2014 election. Some Democratic strategists believe they can generate five million additional Democratic votes and insure a permanent Democratic majority.

It is folly to think that Republican support of such proposals will influence future Latino voters.

This is all about using illegal immigrants to maintain and perpetuate political power. It’s time the Obama Administration begin living by the law — instead of making up the rules as they go along.

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Johnson, Hughes Fill Vacancies Left by Kimball

Chief Justice Kimball Retires from Court Continued from Page 1

is oldest in point of service is the Chief Justice.

A controversy arose last year on the question of which justice had the most seniority on the court.

Johnson was actually a Court of Appeal judge assigned to the Supreme Court until she was elected to the court in 2000. Jeff Victory was elected to the court in 1996.

The issue was ultimately resolved by a vote of the Supreme Court with Johnston, Victory, and Justice Jeannette Knolls being recused.

After his first week on the court, Hughes said his main impression of his new colleagues is that they are “very bright legal minds” and “fiercely independent.”

After dealing with more than 50 cases this week, Hughes said the court has a very collegial atmosphere and that he has been well received by his colleagues.

He said he hasn’t seen any real voting blocs so far on the court, just a lot of hard work by the members, who have to read and digest an enormous amount of material every week.

Hughes said perhaps five percent or less of the court’s work may have political overtones of some type but mostly it’s about a group of experienced attorneys trying to sit down and analyze the facts and the law in a case, exchange views, and reach the right decision.

“You find yourself disagreeing with a member of the court on one case, only to find yourself agreeing with him on the next,” he said.

The new associate justice said the

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7521 Jefferson Chief Justice Kitty Kimball retired from Louisiana Supreme Court Jan. 31, 2013

members are so independent that he hasn’t seen as many 7-0 votes as he expected.

Chief Justice Johnson’s district includes most of the City of New Orleans. She was elected to the District Court in 1984 and the Court of Appeal in 1994 and assigned to the Supreme Court. She was elected to Supreme Court in 2000 and again in 2010.

Associate Justice Hughes practiced law for 12 years, served as District Judge for 14 years, and served on the Court of Appeal for

eight years.

Although both Johnson and Hughes have already been sworn in, they will be honored in two different ceremonies. Hughes will participate in a ceremonial swearing in at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the community center in Satsuma.

This event is open to the public.

The Chief Justice will be recognized in an investiture ceremony at 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 28 on the steps of the Louisiana Supreme Court in New Orleans. The public is also invited to this ceremony.

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The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has announced it has no endorsement in the race.

The East Baton Rouge Republican Parish Executive Committee is expected to hear from the two candidates at an Endorsement Meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14 at the Metro Council Chamber.

The 17-member body, which was elected by the Republican voters of the parish, could endorse one or both of the candidates or make no endorsement. The PEC had an important victory in December when its candidate for the Louisiana Supreme Court, Jeff Hughes, won a Special Election.

House District 65, which Richardson represented since 2008 includes the southern half of the City of Central and the eastern edge of East Baton Rouge Parish as far south as Jones Creek Road.

The Central Community Alliance will hear Ivey and Wilson speak at a Meet the Candidates Forum at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at DEMCO Meeting Room, 16262 Wax Road.

Both the CCA and PEC meetings are open to the public.

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Separate Playoffs for ‘Select’ Schools Who Is a Select School in EBR? Here’s a List

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select” schools could only compete against each other.

Under the LHSAA resolution, a “select” school is one which draws at least 30 percent of its students from outside the public school attendance zone where the school is located. Select schools include private and parochial schools, magnet schools, charter schools, and other schools with selective admissions.

At present, public and private high schools in the state compete in five classifications, based on student enrollment — 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, and 5A. District champions and schools with high power point ratings compete in playoffs, culminating in five state championship games in the Superdome each December.

Under the new system, both select and non-select schools will continue to compete is their existing districts.

However, when the playoffs begin, the non-select schools will compete in the five existing categories — 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, and 5A. But the select schools will compete in two completely separate playoffs. Division I will include 3A, 4A, and 5A schools, while Division II will include 1A and 2A schools.

As a result, a “select” school such as 3A Parkview would have to compete in the playoffs with the much larger 5A Catholic High.

Kenny Henderson, director of the LHSAA, said supporters of the new system feel many public schools don’t have a fair chance to make it to the Dome. They say the

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Dale Weiner of Catholic, Kenny Guillot of Parkview, and Sid Edwards of Central

Central Coach Sid Edwards Says Split Is Historic Mistake CENTRAL — Central High head football coach Sid Edwards said Wednesday the decision to divide state football playoffs into “Select” and “Non-Select” schools is a mistake of historic proportions.

“Actually, at the time the LHSAA principals voted, I was neutral on the idea. Now that it’s sunk in, I realize it is a terrible mistake.

select schools have an advantage.

Henderson said opponents of the new system want to be full-fledged members of the association and don’t want to be splintered off.

On Tuesday, representatives of more than 60 private high schools from across the state met at Parkview Baptist to discuss how to address the new system.

I fear high school athletics in our state will never be the same unless this decision is reversed.”

“What the vote did was correct a lot of problems, while creating many more problems. Some of the problems of public schools are now in the lap of private schools.”

Central is a “non-select” school under the plan.

BATON ROUGE — According to LHSAA director Kenny Henderson, here is the list of “Select” schools in East Baton Rouge Parish, based on current information. These schools would no longer be able to compete with public schools in state football playoffs and would have to compete only against each other.

It should be emphasized that the division between “select” and “non-select” schools only applies to football playoffs. It does not apply to regular season play or district alignments, nor does it apply to other sports.

Select Schools in EBR • Catholic High School • Christian Life • Dunham School • Episcopal High • Madison Prep • McKinley High School • Parkview Baptist • Redemptorist High • Scotlandville High • Southern Lab • St. Michael’s • University High School • Note: Glen Oaks is still undetermined

Parkview head coach Kenny Guillot, whose team just won another 3A State Championship in December, said the schools represented at the meeting were very calm and reserved. “We voted unanimously to stay within the LHSAA. We really don’t want to Guillot says it is still very difsee it split. However, we want to ficult to fully understand how the be able to compete as in the past.”

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new system would work because it is not clear which schools will be determined to be select schools.

He noted that East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Supt. Bernard Taylor has been considering turning many of the parish’s public schools into magnet schools. “Would all of these schools become select schools?” Guillot asked.

If the new playoff system does in fact go forward, Guillot said many of the private schools would prefer that there be five classifications for

select schools, instead of only two.

One coach who asked not to be identified said the decision to break apart the playoff system into select and non-select schools was made by the principals, not the coaches.

“The coaches are a collegial group and get along well together. They would have never voted to do this.”

Guillot said, “There is absolutely no animosity between select and non-select schools.”

He said, “The system has worked well for 100 years. We’d like to go back to the way it was. However,

no matter what, Parkview Baptist will field a football team this year and do the best we can.”

LHSAA director Kenny Henderson said he expects to meet with many of the select schools Feb. 20 to discuss how their playoff system will proceed. He said the only way the decision could be reversed is if a special meeting of the principals were called. A special meeting could be called by LHSAA president Todd Guice of Ouachita High School in Monroe or by petition of 50 percent of the principals.

Continued from Page 1 Several members of the Metro Council expressed their support for White.

White is a decorated, 21-year veteran of the State Police. He also served more than six years as a Baton Rouge city policeman. He was named State Trooper of the Year in 2000.

A high-ranking police official who asked not to be identified said, “Chief White is a good man who has basically done a good job but he’s had difficulty working with the culture of the Police Department, especially the union.”

The source noted that most of his law enforcement experience is with State Police. He said, “State Police has more of a command structure.

Chief of Police is different. You have to answer to the Mayor, the Council, the pub- Police Chief White lic, the union, and the rank and file officers. The Chief did not pay enough attention to some of those groups. If the Chief is out at a crime scene, he is in charge, but day to day he has to deal with the politics of being chief. It’s not so much a law enforcement issue as a way of working with people.”

The dismissal of White is the first firing of a police chief in Baton Rouge in more than 30 years. One source said White’s dismissal was inevitable after the recent election. “A number of rank-and-file officers, especially union members, supported the mayor’s reelection on the condition that White had to go,” he said.

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Four Central Athletes Sign Scholarships

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY — Central High’s Tyler Abadie (left photo) signed with Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. With Tyler are Raegan, Donnie, Michelle, and Rachel Abadie. Brett Courville (center photo) signed with Arkansas Monticello University in Monticello, Ark. With Brett are Brennon, Lee, Martin, Blair, and Blase Courville.

Thomas Eddlemon (right photo) signed with Hendrix College in Conway, Ark. Shown with Thomas are Ann Grant, Morgan Story, and Randy, Rachel, and Johanna Gonzales.

CENTRAL — On Wednesday, Central High School honored four of its student-athletes who will have the opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers with athletic scholarships at the collegiate level. Ashley McDowell, Tyler Abadie, Brett Courville, and Thomas Eddlemon signed their pledges at the school gym during National Signing Day. Ashley McDowell will attend Louisiana College in the fall and be a member of the soccer team. Ashley served as the goalkeeper for the Lady Wildcats this season and was one of the leaders in a successful season for the program. Ashley was named 1st Team All-District Goalkeeper for her play. She is a member of the 4-H Club and is active in riding horses. She also shows cows and horses. She is the recipient of the Smith Scholarship Award. Ashley scored a 29 on the ACT. She will

major in pre-veterinary medicine.

Tyler Abadie will attend Southeastern Louisiana University in the fall and be a member of the football team. He earned All-District honors as an offensive tackle. He was one of the senior leaders on the offensive line this year that helped the Wildcats to a District Championship. He is a member of Men for Others and the track team. He scored a 25 on the ACT. He plans to major in kinesiology.

Brett Courville will attend Arkansas Monticello University in Monticello, Ark. to play football.

As the starting quarterback, he helped guide Central to two straight District Titles. He was named AllDistrict, All Metro, and honorable mention All-State this past season.

Brett was the District and Metro MVP. He is a member of the baseball team, Beta Club, and Men for Others. Brett earned All-District and All-Metro honors in baseball.

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He will major in criminal justice.

Thomas Eddlemon will attend Hendrix College in Conway, Ark,. to continue his football career.

Thomas played linebacker and was an important part of helping a young defense improve throughout the season. He was a two-time member of the All-District teams in football, member of the All-District teams in baseball, and 5A AllState Academic Team in football and baseball. Thomas was recognized as the LHSAA/New Orleans Saints Game of the Week Scholar Athlete for the Central vs. Denham Springs game. He is a member of various clubs including Student Council, Beta Club, French Club, FCA, and Youth Legislature.

Thomas has received many academic honors which include Advance Honors Academic Achievement Award, Leaders Among Us Award, and French III-H Academic Achievement Award in 2012. He

achieved Top Cat Honors in 2010 and Advanced Top Cat 2011-2013.

He was nominated this school year for the WAFB Scholar Athlete and Central High Student of the Year.

He will major in mathematics and education.

SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP — Ashley McDowell signed with Louisiana College.

Shown with Ashley are her parents, Shannon and Leslie, and little sister Juliet.

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Valentine Day Gifts for the Special Lady Snap Fitness of Central 18513 Magnolia Bridge Dr Central, 261-6119 Spectrum Fitness Clubs 11424 Sullivan Rd, 261-8405 1326 Church St, 654-3800 145 Aspen Square, 667-6789 spectrumfitness.com Woman’s Center for Wellness 9637 Jefferson, 924-8300 Yoglates II 3753 Perkins Rd., Ste. A 381-0699, www.yoglates2.com

Florist

Billy Heroman’s 10812 Harrell’s Ferry, 272-7673 1946 Perkins, 383-4414 132 Lee Dr, 767-5596 Brookie’s Floral Design Central, 261-3233 Cole’s 10660 Coursey, 291-7171 Four Seasons Flowers & Gifts 3482 Drusilla Ln, 924-1386 Fred Heroman’s 6868 Florida Blvd, 927-6070 Lance Hayes 7615 Old Hammond, 923-3182 Marino’s Florist 2660 O’Neal, 751-4628 Rickey Heroman’s 7450 Jefferson, 382-8383 1700 Range Ave., 665-5181 Trey Marino’s Central Florist 13561 Hooper Rd. Central 261-6482

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7480 Highland, 757-0927 SonLife Christian Store 7755 Magnolia Beach, Ste. Q Denham Springs, 978-0232 Tiger Central 12512 Greenwell Springs Rd. Central, 272-9400 www.tigercentralonline.com Trey Marino’s Central Florist 13561 Hooper Rd, 261-6482 Uniquely Yours Fine Gifts 13519 Hooper Rd, 261-2651

Hair Salons/Day Spas

Avallon Salon & Day Spa 7640 Old Hammond, 926-1747 Beau Ideal Salon 14415 Greenwell Springs Rd. Central, 261-4860 SPAS AND SALONS offer special Valentine Day gift certificates.

Bellissimo Hair Salon LLC 6647 Sullivan Rd, 261-4638 18564 Magnolia Bridge, Ste. 105 Keeping Room Central, 261-8983 Gifts 7575 Jefferson Hwy, 926-2500 Bumble Lane Chocollage Gifts & Chocolates Lancaster House 7450 Jefferson Hwy, 932-9522 7639 Jefferson Hwy, 926-2500 13539 Hooper Rd, 262-4031 Capalli Salon www.lancasterhouseonline.com 11417 Sullivan Rd. Claire Marie’s 14409 Wax Rd, Ste E, 262-5121 Laura’s Jewelry Central, 261-1841 11413 Sullivan Rd, 261-6763 Coyote Moon Crystals & Gifts Entourage 1938 Perkins Rd, 344-4448 Lola & Company 17651 Greenwell Springs Rd. 18564 Magnolia Bridge, Ste 103 Central, 261-6790 Drusilla Imports Central, 261-2859 3404 Drusilla Ln, 922-8308 Fantastic Sams Persnickety Too 6649 Sullivan Rd, 261-3131 Gabriella Rothchild’s

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Your Guide to Everything for Women Continued from Page 9

LeSpalon 11056 N. Harrells Ferry, 272-1134 North Point Spa 18901 Greenwell Springs Rd. Central, 261-2225 Paris Parker 8349 Jefferson, 927-3860 Planet Beach Contempo Spa 14455 Wax, Ste Q, 262-4786 Salon Avery 14643 Greenwell Springs Rd. Central, 261-6685 Salon F-X 9024 Sullivan Rd, 261-4899 The Looking Glass Beauty Lounge 12756 Hooper Rd. 261-1900 Women’s Center for Wellness 9637 Jefferson, 924-8300

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Drusilla Imports 3404 Drusilla Ln, 922-8308 Lancaster House 13539 Hooper Rd, 262-4031 www.lancasterhouseonline.com Persnickety Too 14790 Wax Rd, Ste 110 Central, 246-2722 Royal Standard 2877 Perkins Rd, 344-2311 Town & Country Furniture 6545 Airline Hwy, 355-6666

Jewelers

Anton’s Fine Jewelry 10675 Coursey, 291-1919 Barker’s Antique Jewelry 7565 Jefferson, 927-4406 Bayou Pawn & Jewelry 3 9522 Main St, 570-2935 Claire Marie’s 14409 Wax Rd, Ste E, 262-5121 Classic Jewelers 7643 Jefferson, 927-6299 Diamond Distributors 8210 Jefferson, 927-6514 Elgin’s Fine Jewelry 10330 Airline, 292-3355 Gary Allyn Designs 18564 Magnolia Bridge Rd. Central, 975-1281

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Gary Blanchard Jewelers 5317 Main St, 654-0622 8270 Jefferson Hwy, 926-1131 Gilded Lily 1680 Lobdell, 218-8165 Jack Hood Jewelers, Inc. 9265 Florida Blvd 928-2529 Jules Madere Creative Jewelers 7637 Jefferson, 927-4000 Klassic Jewelry 7861 Hooper Rd. Ste F Central, 774-6111 Laura’s Jewelry 11413 Sullivan Rd, 261-6763 Lee Michael’s Mall of La, 766-6000 7560 Corporate, 926-4644 Pattons Fine Jewelry 11740 Coursey, 292-7482 Robert Roth Jewelers 7513 Jefferson, 927-9444 The Silver Sun 11445 Coursey, 215-2345

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Entrepreneurs Jimmy and Billy Mobley

Their Blockbuster Stores Facing Internet Competition, Central Brothers Turned to Fantastic Sams Franchise

FANTASTIC SAMS — Fantastic Sams on Sullivan Road in front of Wal-Mart. At right, Frank Reda, regional owner, with store owners Billy and Jimmy Mobley.

CENTRAL — Central entrepreneurs Jimmy and Billy Mobley have been in business for many years. One of their ventures has been owning and operating local Blockbuster stores.

But competition from the Internet pushed them to find a business that could not be challenged by an on-line competition. Today they own and operateFantastic Sams Hair Salons.

Yesterday, they opened their newest store, the Fantastic Sams on Sullivan Road in Central.

The “aha” moment Some entrepreneurs have had one inspiration that sparked a successful company. Brothers Jimmy and Billy Mobley have had two.

The first came when Billy converted his father’s former Curtis Mathis television store into a video rental operation.

“Video was a funny business because almost every year everyone would write about the demise of the video business. Yet, it kept going and growing,” Billy Mobley said.

“But now finally we are seeing the demise of it.” The brothers paired up more than 20 years ago, eventually operated several Blockbusters and still own some today.

Their next big moment came on a trip last year to a franchising convention in Las Vegas.

“We happened to stop in front of a Fantastic Sams booth, and we really weren’t even going to talk to them,” Billy said. “But this guy comes from the counter behind the booth, and he was the guy who did our original Blockbuster deal.”

R&D “The thing that sold us on Fantastic Sams was they’ve been around a long time,” Jimmy Mobley said.

“Fantastic Sams has an excellent support system, which is very important.”

After operating Blockbusters in small towns in south Louisiana, the Mobleys figured investing in Fantastic Sams in suburban areas would lead to success. After signing a development agreement for three stores as a result of the Las Vegas trip, the Mobleys have also found a few Fantastic Sams’ for sale and have jumped at the chance to purchase the salons.

Hitting the Market Without having to worry about competition from the Internet for haircuts, the Mobleys have been pleased with their decision to acquire franchises of Fantastic Sams.

“We’re kind of a medium-range hair salon,” Jimmy said. “We’re not competing with the high end, and with the economy the way it is, it’s a good niche.” The brothers have

concentrated on location — looking for good shopping centers with strong anchors—and aim to get to at least 10 to 12 stores.

“We had to get into something else, competition online affects books, video, and newspapers,” Jimmy said. “Our plans are probably to get up to 10 or 12 Fanastic Sams stores,” Jim Mobley told the Business Report. They are looking at two in Lafayette and one in the Lake Charles.

The Mobleys have acquired the Fantastic Sams Salon in Zachary.

“We are excited to become a part of Zachary,” said Jimmy Mobley.

“We encourage the community to visit the salon and allow one of our certified color specialists to give them a free consultation. All of our services are 100 percent satisfaction guaranteed. Additionally, we have doubled the retail product inventory to better suit the needs of our clietns and re-decorated the salon,” Mobley added.

Fantastic Sams’ has been in Zachary for the past 18 years, and in its current location next to Cactus Café across from Wal-Mart since 2001.

Fantastic Sams has been franchising salons across the United States for 37 years. “People are looking for quality hair care services at reasonable prices and that is exactly what we offer,” Mobley said.

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What’s Happening Around Baton Rouge BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the capital city: Monday, February 11 Community Meeting • 5:30 p.m.

Councilwoman Chauna BanksDaniel would like to invite residents in the Scotlandville area to attend an informational meeting regarding the Genesis Energy’s expansion plan at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Blount Road. Representatives from ExxonMobil and Genesis Energy will be present to answer any questions or concerns and give a presentation on the expansion.

Thursday, February 14 Tell-Tale Heart • 11 a.m.

The Tell-Tale Heart, a heart health presentation, will be held at the Zachary Branch Library. Professionals from Lane Regional Medical Center will offer free blood pressure screenings, and provide CPR demonstrations and AED demonstrations. Dr. Charles Thompson, an interventional cardiologist with Cardiovascular Institute of the South, will present the latest information on ways to improve your heart health. For information or to pre-register, call the Zachary Library at 658-1840.

Monday, February 18 Legislative Community Meeting • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sen. Sharon Weston Broome will hold a community meeting at the Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road. She will highlight issues for the upcoming session. Other community meetings are: Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 p.m., Zachary Library, 1900 Church St.; Monday, March 11, 6:30 p.m., North Baton Rouge, LSU Medical Clinic Community Room, 5445 Airline Hwy.; and Tuesday, March 19, 6 p.m., Greenwell Springs Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs.

Tuesday, February 19 Meet Your Candidates • 7 p.m.

Central Community Alliance will hold a Meet Your Candidates at the DEMCO Meeting Room, 16262 Wax Road. Guest speakers will be Barry Ivey and Scott Wilson, candidates for District 65 of the Louisiana State Representative.

Thursday, February 21 Powder Puff Game • 6:30 p.m.

The Central High School Sports Medicine department is hosting the 6th Annual Powder Puff game at Wildcat Stadium. Admission is $5.

All money raised will go towards the Sports Medicine program.

KREWE OF JUPITER AND JUNO — A DIAMOND JUBILEE — Captain Linda Hendricks, Queen Juno X Terrie Rosalyn Thomas, King Jupiter X David Mitchell Villneuve, and Ball Captain Catherine Fontenot.

February 21 through 24 “A Raisin in the Sun” New Venture Theatre launches its 2013 season with “A Raisin in the Sun.” This play will be performed at the Baton Rouge Community College Magnolia Performing Arts Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 and Friday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 23, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Tickets are $20. For information, call 588-7576 or visit www. newventuretheatre.org.

Saturday, February 23 Inaugural Central Community 5K • 7:30 a.m.

Ochsner invites local runners/ walkers to lace up their sneakers for the inaugural Central Community 5K. Race registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the run begins at 8:30 a.m.

All proceeds will support the Central High cross-country and track teams

and the development of a system of running trails in Central. For information or to register on-line visit www.centralcommunity5k.com.

Saturday, February 23 ACT Practice Test 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

A free ACT practice test will be given at the Main Library. The test is open to all teens in grades 9-12.

All test takers must bring their own pencils, calculator, and a snack. The test results will be given at a Scores Back session on Thursday, March 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Online registration is required for the test with Princeton Review at www.princetonreview.com. For information, call 231-3770.

Saturday, February 23 St. Alphonsus Action & A Taste of Central • 5 p.m.

Lights! Camera! Auction! The 5th

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Every Friday During Lent Starting February 15 • $7 4 to 6 p.m. • Drive Thru Only St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 14040 Greenwell Springs

Annual St. Alphonsus Auction and A Taste of Central will be held at the St. Alphonsus Family Center. There will be a silent and live auctions, delicious local restaurant food tasting, and live rhythm and blues band! Door tickets and $10,000 raffle tickets on sale after Masses on Feb. 16 and 17.

Tuesday, February 26 Chamber of Commerce of EBR 11:30 p.m.

The Chamber of Commerce of EBR meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. Mike Reitz, president of Blue Cross, will speak on how Obamacare will affect small business owners. Attendance at the meeting counts for CEE credit (Continuing Entrepreneurship Education). Reception starts at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at 12 noon. Lunch is $15. No charge for this introductory CEE credit.

March 15, 16, and 17 42nd Annual Audubon Pilgrimage Tours of historic homes and gardens, art show and sale, authentic 1820’s costumes, living history demonstrations, night festivities, and cemetery tales. For tour information, call 635-6330 or visit www.audubonpilgrimage.info.

March 21 through 24 Zachary Arts & Music Festival The Zachary Chamber of Commerce’s 7th Annual ZFest will be held at BREC’s Community Park, 20055 Old Scenic Hwy.

GUMBO 2013 STEERING COMMITTEE at St. James Episcopal met to set preparations in motion for the Lenten Friday lunches. Shown are (1st row, left to right) Jane Christensen, Cathy Peever, and Kelly Williams and (2nd row) Angela Hubbard, co-chairs Ashley Frey and Trudy Ivy, and Marcia Campbell. Gumbo lunches will be available every Friday during Lent starting Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church is located at the corner of Florida and N. Fourth Street.

Saturday, August 17 Kristenwood 14025 Greenwell Springs Contact Rhonda C. Watson 654-7716 or rcw51055@aol.com Debbie or Danny Wellman 261-8358 or dwell96@bellsouth.net

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