Central City News

Unless Stopped Soon, BR Loop Will Re-Make Central CENTRAL — While opponents of the Baton Rouge Loop think the project is dead, supporters like Mayor-President Kip Holden say it is very much alive and on schedule.  The public doesn’t realize that the Capital Area Expressway Authority has all the legal power it needs to build […]

CENTRAL — Kringlewood Christmas Tree Farm will open this Friday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  It will continue weekdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the trees are sold.  This is expected to be the final year for Kringlewood to be open.  It is […]

Three-Day Christmas Festival Dec. 2-4 Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3rd To Follow Familiar Route from Zoar To Central Middle CENTRAL — Central will celebrate the 25th Annual Central Christmas Festival Dec. 2-4.  The highlight of the event will be the Central Christmas Parade, which will roll out of the Zoar Baptist Church parking lot at 10 a.m. […]

Holiday Gift Guide To update information, notify centralcitynews@ Automobile Detailing Rimes Mobile Detailing, LLC, 362-4724, rimesdetailing@yahoo.com Wayne’s Detailing, LLC, 12470 Hooper Rd., 771-8163 Boutiques Claire Marie’s, 14409 Wax Rd. Ste. E, 262-5121 Ditzy Daizy LLC, 13414 Hooper Rd., Ste. B, 261-2144 Laura’s Jewelry, 11413 Sullivan Rd., 261-6763 Pretty Woman Boutique, 4347 High St., Ste. 110, Zachary, 658-5899 Tiger Central 12512 Greenwell […]

CENTRAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST is sponsored each year by the Central City News. Judges will be riding and viewing the displays from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 17.  The top 20 homes will be recognized in the Central City News.  If you would like to participate, send your […]

Central Man Wins Over 1,200 Who Played Oak Point Football Contest CENTRAL — The 2011 Pick 12 Football Contest has been won by Wes Meador, an environmental scientist who grew up in Central. The 12-week contest was sponsored by Oak Point Fresh Market and the Central City News. Meador triumphed over more than 1,200 people who took part […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, November 26 • Jingle Bell Bazaar • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 4th Annual Jingle Bell Bazaar will be held at the Port Vincent Community Center located at 18500 Hwy. 16.  Come complete your holiday shopping with local vendors including cosmetics, bath and body […]

by Candi Lee Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude. It’s a time of family gatherings and holiday meals. I asked a few of our Central residents just what they are thankful for this year and their responses were as follows: Buddy Wicker said, “I am thankful for the good health I still enjoy. […]

CENTRAL — By a margin of 86-14, Central voters last Saturday approved a plan to reduce sales taxes levied by the Central Community School System by 1/2 cent. The voters supported a plan offered by the Central school board to correct a defect in the law. In May 2008, Central voters approved higher property taxes […]

CENTRAL — Hundreds of Central residents representing 20 churches across the City of Central gathered last Thursday for Central’s Annual Communitywide Thanksgiving Service, which was held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Pastors emphasized the many things Christians have in common, especially at this time of the year. Last year, it was an unusual sight to […]