Central City News

CENTRAL — The Central Academic Letter Jacket Program was initiated in December of 2004 by the CHS School Improvement Team to reward excellence in academics. In order to be eligible, students must meet the following requirements: • Maintain a 3.75 cumulative grade point average • Have earned credit in two honors classes by the end […]

Ex-Crew Member at McDonald’s Stores Now Runs the Show At 27 Restaurants CENTRAL — Baton Rouge area McDonald’s owner Chris Valluzzo is justifiably proud of the newly-renovated McDonald’s at the corner of Hooper and Lovett roads in Central.  After all, as a crew member at McDonald’s stores in the Baton Rouge area and former supervisor over the Central […]

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 […]

6 p.m. Sunday at Greenwell Springs By Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — Fresh off Presidential Primary victories in Alabama and Mississippi, former Sen. Rick Santorum will bring his campaign to Central this Sunday. Santorum will speak at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 18 at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs Rd.  Former Rep. Tony […]

Gen. Jerry Boykin Tells Sportsman’s Banquet Don’t Give Up on USA By Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin, former commander of Delta Force, told more than 500 men gathered at the Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Sportsman’s Banquet Saturday not to give up on America. “Do not give up on America!” he said.  “Don’t give […]

CENTRAL — The 2012 Cookin’ in Central celebration will kick off this Friday, March 23 at 5 p.m. and continue until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24.  It will be a whirlwind of activities with great food, and the money raised will help good causes in Central. Chairman Louis DeJohn said proceeds from the event […]

CENTRAL — Last week’s Annual Greenwell Springs Arts & Crafts Festival was just one of many ministries of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs Rd. The church offers year-round programs for Children, Youth, and Senior Adults.  Here are some of the highlights of these programs: Children’s Ministry Excite stands for Enjoying eXperiencing Christ In […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, March 24 • Louisiana Presidential Primary Louisiana Republicans and Democrats will go to the polls in separate Presidential Primaries to help express Louisiana’s preferences in the Presidential nominating process.  Voters will also choose members of the Republican and Democratic State Central Committees and members of […]

Craftsmen Flood Construction Site To Complete New $46 Million Facility CENTRAL — The new Central School Complex, currently under construction on Sullivan Road, is a beehive of activity as the general contractor and its subcontractors fight to finish the project by late May.  On any given day, hundreds of workers are at the building site, including masons, plumbers, […]

CENTRAL — Rebel Electric, LLC owner Craig Simoneaux has announced the purchase of a new building at 6464 Joor Road and has said the company will be moving to its new home soon. Rebel Electric, LLC has been in operation for over 44 years.  It was founded in 1968 by Clif Richardson and Ned Martello. […]