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City Hall Celebration Set Tuesday 3-5 p.m.

Mayor Wade Evans and the seven members of the Central City Council will welcome the people of Central to celebrate the opening of their new City Hall this Tuesday, April 28. City Hall is located at 11530 Sullivan Road near the intersection with Hooper Road. The celebration, which will include speeches, entertainment, and food, will […]

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St. Alphonsus Festival of Two Rivers

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Central will hold its annual Festival of Two River this Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2026.  The three-day event is packed full of something for everyone including music, food, rides, games, and a raffle. Food booths include Cajun, Italian, and American foods. Ice cold soft drinks, beer, and […]

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West Florida Museum, Greater Baton Rouge Model Railroaders Offer Free Admission on 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 3406 College Street in Jackson, LA

The West Florida Museum is a delight for fans of railroads and model railroading. It’s a beautiful drive from Baton Rouge to Jackson, where an authentic small town Florida Parishes lifestyle still prevails. The museum includes a train station, old-time trains, outdoor model trains, and large indoor model train layouts.  If you want to see […]

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Both of Central High School’s Choirs Earn Sweepstakes at State Level

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR, led by Choir Director Mrs. Mary Ann Russell, has announced that last week in Natchitoches both of Central High School’s choirs earned Sweepstakes honors at the state level. This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication, talent, and hard work of the students and Mrs. Russell. Their commitment to excellence continues to make […]

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City Hall to Open in April

The people of the City of Central have been waiting for 20 years to have their own City Hall. Central has had several city halls, all either donated or leased.  None has been owned by the city, provided adequate facilities, or represented the City of Central as the beautiful, prosperous, and progressive city that it […]

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State of the City Upbeat

Mayor Wade Evans delivered the 2025 State of the City address to the Central Chamber of Commerce, highlighting a year of intentional progress, infrastructure investment, and forward-looking planning for the City of Central. The mayor spoke to a packed house at the Bennett Barn, a meeting facility at 15194 Joor Road. Evans emphasized that the […]

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Louisiana Iris Nursery Open in Central

Allan Williams Owner, Louisiana Iris Nursery Louisiana Iris Nursery  is open by appointment only near Joor and Blackwater roads in Central, LA.  Please call for appointment first. Louisiana Iris Nursery Has Only Authentic Native Louisiana Irises! Our Native Louisiana Iris species were harvested from their original habitat: The wetlands of south Louisiana. This is why […]

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Central Girl to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Gwen Carrier, a student at Central High School, was selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Gwen, a tuba player, performed in February with the Honors Band. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated young performers from across the world. Gwen auditioned for the Honors Performance Series and […]

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Gil Matherne Building Chapel to Honor His Wife Michelle on 50th Anniversary

Central businessman Gil Matherne loves a good building project, and he’s been working hard to complete his latest undertaking, a chapel honoring his wife Michelle, or Meia as she is affectionately called by family, for their 50th wedding anniversary. Everything should be complete by 2 p.m. this Saturday, February 28 when Father Jason Palermo of […]

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Mayor Wade Evans Says Christmas Here Is about Our Savior And Spirit of Giving

Families in Central are busy getting ready for Christmas 2025! The Central Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Central Chamber of Commerce, was a huge success with an estimated 3,000 adults and children lining the parade route down Joor Road from Zoar Baptist to Lovett Road. The Central City News provided live coverage of the parade, […]

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