Central City News

CENTRAL — During combat in Magliano, Italy, on June 14, 1944 during World War II, Central native Homer Wise performed a series of heroic feats which have seldom been matched in the history of the United States. For his bravery and sacrifice, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, “the highest military award for […]

CENTRAL — Many thanks to the Central Community School System for their support of the “Active for Autism” Walk!  Our system donated $2,812.95 after our students participated in a “Dress for Autism” day at school. Central High School raised $354, Central Middle School $513.59, Central Intermediate School $512.15, Tanglewood $532.61, and Bellingrath $900.60. We appreciate […]

Public Records Case Sent to District Court With Direction from La. 1st Circuit Court of Appeal NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court gave an important legal victory to the Central City News last week when it threw out an appeal lodged by CH2MHILL in its attempt to keep secret certain records of the City of Central. Central […]

CENTRAL — After being gone for seven years, The Emporium, formally The Country Emporium, is set to reopen this spring at 10443 Joor Road. Loretta Foreman is looking for unique business ventures to lease space within The Emporium.  She is hoping to have a wide range of specialized shops available in one serene setting. “This […]

CENTRAL — On Saturday, April 14, Dr. Russell and Nancy Westfall hosted a Salon Concert at their home in Central to raise money for the choir at Blackwater Methodist Church.  The choir is taking a summer trip to participate in a mass choir singing Mozart’s Requiem at Lincoln Center in New York City. The musical […]

CENTRAL’S McDONALD’S GRAND RE-OPENING — Charlie and Chris Valluzzo were on hand for the ribbon-cutting and grand re-opening of the newly-renovated Central McDonald’s at 11989 Hooper Road on Saturday, April 21.  

CENTRAL — The Central High School welding team won 1st place at the Associated Builders & Contractors Craft Competition on March 22.  The Wildcat team outscored 23 other competing schools. Team members were: Andrew Breau, who won welding gloves, a socket set, a large welding bag, hat, $75 Chase giftcard, and $25 American Express giftcard.  […]

by Lindsey Burke, Heritage Foundation EDITOR’S NOTE: As the Central Community School System develops policies on early childhood education, the Obama Administration’s study on the Head Start Program is well worth reading.  It can be found at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hs/impact_study/reports/impact_study/executive_summary_final.pdf After some prodding, the Obama administration released the long-overdue first grade evaluation of the federal Head Start […]

Conservative Slate 3 Takes on Ron Paul, Romney Slates in Kristenwood Voting CENTRAL — On March 24, Louisiana Republicans gave 49 percent of their votes to former Sen. Rick Santorum in Louisiana’s Presidential Primary.  Former Gov. Mitt Romney received 25 percent. But the Presidential Primary allocated only 15 of Louisiana’s 46 delegates to the Republican National Convention. The […]

Festival of the Two Rivers, April 27-29, 2012 at St. Alphonsus Church CENTRAL — The 4th Annual Festival of the Two Rivers will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church this Friday, April 27 from  5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, from 11 a.m. […]