Central City News

Florida Parishes, Including Central, Did Not Join State Until Aug. 4, 1812 CENTRAL — While Louisiana proudly celebrates the 200th anniversary of statehood on April 30, 2012, residents of Central could wait awhile before celebrating. The area which is now the City of Central didn’t become part of the State of Louisiana until Aug. 4, 1812 — more […]

CENTRAL — Local high school students Rachel Crowell from Central High School, Natalie Dupuy, Kaila Kelly, and Derek Wooden from Zachary High School each won an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. in June.  They were the four winners in the DEMCO 2012 Rural Electric Youth Tour Essay Contest. The contest is an annual event […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Now through July • Jr. Wildcats Athletics The Central High School strength and conditioning staff is now offering group training sessions for the young athletes, ages nine through 8th grade, of Central.  There are four sessions.  Each session is $100.  For information, contact Coach Gardner at […]

Named Republican Leader For City of Central CENTRAL — Local realtor Jr. Shelton was elected to represent Central on the East Baton Rouge Republican Parish Executive Committee last Saturday, defeating incumbent committeeman Billy Thompson.  The results were: Jr. Shelton 1,331 60.2% Billy Thompson 881 39.8% Shelton was elected from Metro Council District 4 and earned the highest […]

Santorum Wins 49% In Primary; Delegates To Be Elected Here On Saturday, April 28 At Kristenwood Meet CENTRAL — Two weeks ago, Sen. Rick Santorum swept the Presidential Primary in Central and won 49 percent of the vote statewide.  But Tuesday, he suspended his Presidential campaign. Nevertheless, Louisiana’s delegates to the Republican National Convention have yet to be elected.  […]

Outstanding Young Businessman Dies After Accident on Greenwell Springs by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — A tragic one-car accident on Greenwell Springs Road has claimed the life of well-respected Central businessman 26-year-old Daniel Couvillion. His is another in a long list of fatalities that can be traced to Central’s narrow roads, which are known for their lack of shoulders, […]

CENTRAL — On Saturday, Louisiana Republicans will go to the polls to decide between conservative Rick Santorum and more moderate Mitt Romney for the Republican Presidential nomination.  At the same time, Republican voters in East Baton Rouge Parish will help decide the philosophical direction of the Republican Party at the state and local levels.  The […]

Thousands Expected At Magnolia Square This Friday-Saturday For Annual Festival CENTRAL — The 7th Annual Cookin’ in Central this weekend at the Village at Magnolia Square will help raise money for three worthwhile causes: • All Central public, private, and parochial schools. • Disabled veterans. • Central Community Assistance Foundation, which helps low income children in Central. The […]

Issue Is Not Whether But Where to Locate Central High School 9th Grade Academy CENTRAL — Last Thursday, Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk presided over a spirited discussion about the future of Central’s 9th Grade Academy.  More than 200 students, teachers, parents, and school board members attended the forum at Tanglewood Elementary School.  The discussion will continue at […]

Rick Santorum Speaks to 1,800 In Central City CENTRAL — Sen. Rick Santorum brought his campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination to Central Sunday night. More than 1,800 packed into the Greenwell Springs Baptist Church and the church’s Family Center to hear Santorum answer questions from former Rep. Tony Perkins, a member of the church.  President Obama […]