Central City News

Jason and Amy (Williams) Jacobs of Central, are proud to announce the birth of their third child, Josiah Lon Jacobs.  He was welcomed home by big brother, Levi and big sister, Aubin. Josiah was born on Dec. 14, 2011, at 10:14 a.m.  He weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents […]

Scott and Tiffany Shelton are proud to announce the birth of their son, Porter Grey. Porter was born Oct. 3, 2011, at 2:04 p.m.  He weighed seven pounds, seven ounces, and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jr. and Rita Shelton and Ricky and Mary Maratin.  

Brittany and Kevin Forbes of Pride are proud to announce the birth of their son, Brantley Wayne.  He was welcomed home by big brother, Cole. Brantley was born July 5, 2011.  He weighed eight pounds and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Brenda and Terry Childress and Bridget and Roy Forbes, all of Pride. […]

BATON ROUGE — Meagan Weeks and David Pugh will marry in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Community Bible Church in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mark and Michelle Weeks of Baton Rouge.  Meagan is a home school graduate and is attending Louisiana State University where she is […]

CENTRAL — Celeste Ann Barras and Corey Mitchel Buhler of Central will wed Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, in a 7 p.m. ceremony at Oak Lodge in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Randy and Deborah Barras of Central.  She is the granddaughter of Enid R. Matherne of Denham Springs and the Percy J. […]

CENTRAL — Kendall Kelley Hamilton and Joseph Goodyear Gatechair, Jr. were married in a 7 p.m. ceremony Nov. 11, 2011, at Elegant Memories with Rev. Larry Bossier officiating. The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Mandy Hamilton of Greenwell Springs.  She is the granddaughter of Willie Mae Kelley of Baton Rouge and the late […]

PRAIRIEVILLE — Stephen Matthew Waguespack and Jennifer Ann Mulhearn of Prairieville will be joined together in matrimony at a 7 p.m. ceremony on Jan. 20, 2012, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Alan Mulhearn of Denham Springs. She is the granddaughter of […]

ROSEVILLE, MINN. — Monica Anne Francis and Harrison James Lloyd will marry in a 3 p.m. ceremony Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at the historic Nazareth Chapel in Roseville, Minn. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Joseph Francis of Minneapolis, Minn. and Margaret Francis Kyle of Roseville, Minn. Monica is a graduate of Belhaven […]

Editor’s Note: Amy Dupree is an Advanced Math and Calculus teacher at Central High School.  She is also a wife and mother.  She recently ran her first half marathon with her best friend, Julie.  This is her story: by Amy Dupree CENTRAL — Here’s a picture of my best friend since 5th grade, Julie Hile, […]

BATON ROUGE — Ochsner’s Family Birthing Center has released the February class schedule. • Breastfeeding Support Group Meeting — Monday, Feb. 6, 6 to 8 p.m.  Meetings are led by moms and offer the opportunity to share stories and tips. • Childbirth Classes — 6 to 8 p.m.  Part I, Tuesday, Feb. 7; Part II, […]