Louisiana
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1-7784
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72-0651161
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
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(Commission
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(I.R.S.
Employer
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incorporation
or organization)
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Identification
No.)
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR
230.425)
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.
14a-12)
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR
240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR
240.13e-4(c))
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Item
8.01
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Other
Events
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Item
9.01
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Financial
Statements and Exhibits
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99.1 |
Press
release dated August 14, 2007 announcing the completion of the
redemption
of our 4.75% Convertible Senior
Debentures.
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CENTURYTEL,
INC.
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Dated:
August 14, 2007
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By:/s/
Neil A. Sweasy
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Neil
A. Sweasy
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Vice
President and
Controller
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