Central City News

New Parents Say They Lost Weight, Feel More Alive, Better Than Ever by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — “You’re only as old as you feel!” Jamie Achee said Wednesday night. The 67-year-old who looks at least 20 years younger said she’s feeling mighty young these days. Her husband Winston, 69, said 10-month-old Trevin Ryder, their great-grandson and soon-to-be […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, September 15 • Art Sale • 8 a.m. to 12 noon The Art League of Central will be holding an original art sale at the Farmer’s Market at Magnolia Methodist Church on Greenwell Springs.  Everyone is invited to come and meet some of Central’s talented […]

Nick and Kelli LaCroix are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Rose.  She was welcomed home by big sister, Hallea. Harper was born at 3:11 p.m. July 17, 2012, at Woman’s Hospital.  She weighed seven pounds, one ounce, and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Abby and Lisa Camp and Kelvin […]

Keith and Kayla (Estess) Silvio are proud to announce the birth of their twin boys, Maddox James and Miles Ryan. Maddox and Miles were born on June 11, 2012, at 7:44 and 7:45 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  Maddox weighed four pounds, 14 ounces, and was 17 inches long.  Miles weighed four pounds, 11 ounces, and […]

Eric and Laurie (Long) McNeil are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Mallory Marie.  She was welcomed home by big brother, Kade and sisters, Bailey and Emma. Mallory was born July 17, 2012, at 9:57 a.m.  She weighed seven pounds and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Paul and Linda McNeil and […]

Darren and Margaret (Jenkins) Savoye are proud to announce the birth of their son, Louis Joseph.  He was welcomed home by big sister, Gabrielle.  Louis Joseph was born Dec. 6, 2011.  He weighed seven pounds and was 20 inches long.  Proud grandparents are Woody and Diane Jenkins and Louis and Loretta Savoye.  

LARTO LAKE, LA — Angelina Nicole Miller of Central and Joshua-Caleb Marcellino of Laural, Miss. will marry in a 2 p.m. ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Honey Brake Lodge, outside of Jonesville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gregory Miller of Central and Trinity Miller of Folsom.  She is a graduate of Central High […]

CENTRAL — Ashleigh Erin Barbier and Ross Henry St. Germain, both of Walker, will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony Friday, Oct. 26 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Larry and Kimberly Barbier of Baton Rouge.  She is the granddaughter of Priscilla and Doug MacQueen and Angela and Daniel Lavespere, […]

CENTRAL — Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mayo exchanged vows on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in Comite Hills on the grounds of Joe and Jeanie May’s home.  The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Fred Wideman of Broadmoor United Methodist Church. The bride is the former Myranda Clark.  Sisters of the groom, Jennifer Mayo Jarrell served as […]

CENTRAL — Central High’s 34-28 victory over St. Thomas More Friday night was “a great victory over a storied football program,” according to Wildcat coach Sid Edwards. “I was very pleased with our young men. We played with emotion.  There was more fire and focus.  I’m very proud of our Wildcats but this is a […]