Central City News

The Central Fire Department responded to a number of fires over the holidays: • Smoke Damage on Carey Road. On Dec. 28, a homeowner returned to his residence in the 12700 block of Carey Rd. and discovered high heat conditions and smoke inside his residence.  The Central Fire Department was alerted at 2:49 p.m., but [...]

For years, the narrow, two-lane stretch of Greenwell Springs Road inside the City of Central has been the scene of countless traffic accidents and many fatalities. The road, which has been used since the 1850’s, has never been upgraded to reflect the high traffic counts of the 21st century.  There are no shoulders, steep dropoffs [...]

Justice of the Peace Mark Miley administered the oath of office to his new constable, Gordon Hutchinson of Central. Hutchinson was elected to take the position of retiring constable Don Thompson, who served in that position for 18 years. Thompson succeeded constable Virgil Devall. Hutchinson said, “Many citizens are unfamiliar with the purpose of their [...]

A loving wife, mother, and Gran, Iris Elaine Shaffett Walker passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at the age of 86 at our Lady of the Lake Regional Hospital. She was a life-long resident of Central and a member of Zoar Baptist Church. Iris was a retired math teacher having taught for 33 years [...]

Here are some stories from the files of the Central City News and The Leader over 10 years: 10 Years Ago • Jan. 24, 2005 Central to Re-Initiate Incorporation Petition. Because of an error in the original incorporation petition, Gov. Blanco has challenged the legality of the petition.  As a result, Russell Starns urged citizens [...]

Jefferson Parish President John Young brought his campaign for Lt. Governor to Baton Rouge with a speech to Republican leaders attending a special meeting of the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon. Young touted his conservative credentials, including being 100 percent pro-life and discussed his plans to promote economic development in the state.  Young is one of [...]

Mayor-President Kip Holden has a new tax proposal, and it is far different from those he has offered in the past.  It is narrowly targeted to five specific needs in the parish and it excludes most of the frills the mayor has offered in the past. • New Mental Health Facility to provide 24-hour emergency [...]

Steven Oubre and his colleagues spent several days in Central in December conducting a charrette on the proposed new Shoe Creek Traditional Neighborhood Development. The 138-acre mixed-use development on Sullivan Road across from Wal-Mart would include 366 single-family detached residences and more than 68,000 square feet of commercial space. Central Mayor Jr. Shelton came away [...]

Freshman Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso told members of the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge that he intends to seek the House seat being vacated by Rep. Hunter Greene, who was elected Family Court Judge on Nov. 4. A special election has been called for Saturday, Feb. 21 with a runoff if necessary on [...]

Central High School played a major role in this year’s Central Christmas Parade.  Once again, the parade include the Central High School Band, football team, cheerleaders, Kittens, Silks, and Jr. ROTC. Most members of the 2014 Central High Homecoming Court also rode in convertibles in the parade. Find yourself or family members in Christmas Parade [...]