Central City News

CENTRAL — The fall semester is well underway for Central’s first new school since the creation of the Central Community School System. Apostolic Truth Academy has opened its doors in the education building at Life Tabernacle Church, 9323 Hooper Road in Central. The Christian school was founded by pastor Tony Spell and his wife, Sister […]

CENTRAL — Ann Phistry of 9958 W. Brookside Dr. was the winner of Week Nine in the Oak Point Fresh Market Pick 12 Football Contest, according to results announced by Central City News on Monday.  Phistry correctly predicted the outcome of all 12 games in the contest.  She is the grandmother of Wildcat Justin Smiley […]

CENTRAL — Dr. Tim Raborn and staff would like to invite trick-or-treaters to participate in the “Halloween Candy Buy Back Program” by bringing their excess candy to the office on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.  Dr. Raborn will purchase candy for $1 per pound.  The candy will be shipped to our troops […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, October 29 • Bow-Wow-Ween Pet Festival • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SPCA of Livingston is proud to present the 3rd Annual Bow-Wow-Ween Pet Festival featuring Scott Innes at the Train Depot in Denham Springs.  There will be vendors, photo booth, face-painting, animal balloons, […]

CENTRAL — Four weeks ago, few people gave Senate candidate Mike Mannino much chance of being elected to the State Senate against two-term State Rep. Bodi White. Political leaders from the governor to the attorney general and the sheriff endorsed White, and White’s campaign coffers swelled with contributions from most of the major PAC’s and […]

Central Will Have Two Senators, Two Representatives CENTRAL — The Central legislative delegation has undergone one major change as a result of last Saturday’s statewide election. The current delegation consists of Sen. Rob Marionneaux of Maringouin who represents the northern part of Central, Sen. Dale Erdey of Livingston, and Reps. Bodi White and Clif Richardson, […]

by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — Voters in Central made history last Saturday when they elected Valarie Hodges as State Representative from House District 64. A mother of three and grandmother of three others, she is the first woman elected to represent Central in the Louisiana House or Senate, since single-member districts were created. Ms. Hodges […]

CENTRAL — Most families in Central participate in Fall Festivals at local churches, instead of Halloween.  This year’s lineup of Fall Festivals is better than ever.  Last night, Galilee Baptist kicked off Fall Festival weekend.  Here’s what’s coming up between now and Monday: Friday, Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m. • Sandy Creek Baptist, 22834 Liberty Rd […]

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 On the Ballot in Central Governor Tara Hollis D Bobby Jindal R Scott Lewis Libertarian — and 7 others — Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne R Billy Nungesser R Secretary of State Tom Schedler R Jim Tucker R Agriculture Belinda Alexandrenko Reform Jamie LaBranche D Mike Strain R Insurance Jim Donelon R […]

CENTRAL — Central voters will help choose two senators and one state representative in this Saturday’s election.  All of the candidates are Republicans.  They are: House District 64 — (No incumbent) Title company owner Barry Elkins and businesswoman Valarie Hodges.  The district includes the northern part of Central plus the Watson area of Livingston.  It […]