Central City News

Mannino Family Alarmed at Invasion of Property CENTRAL — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office is investigating trespassing, vandalism, a threat, and malicious mischief which apparently occurred Monday night at Deep South Choppers, 12249 Greenwell Springs Rd. One or more individuals entered an unlocked paint shop and spray-painted a threat, profanity and an anti-Italian […]

CENTRAL — Fall events coming up in and around Central: October 24 through 31 • Pumpkin Carving Contest Health Care Options, Inc. is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest.  Carve a pumpkin for a good cause and support the Breast Cancer Foundation and HCO Hospice program.  Donation is $10.  Pumpkins will be judged on […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, October 22 • Central Area Horse Show • 10 a.m. The Central Area Horse Show, sponsored by the Deep South Stock Horse Show Association, will be held at the Shady Park Arena on Greenwell Springs Road.  Judged and timed events in four age groups.  Beginners […]

CENTRAL — House District 64 candidates Barry Elkins and Valarie Hodges have received the following endorsements: Barry Elkins House District 64 • East Baton Rouge Republican Party • LOGPAC – Louisiana Oil & Gas Association • EASTPAC – East Political Action Council – Louisiana Association of Business and Industry • AGRIPAC – Agricultural Political Action […]

CENTRAL — The 2011 Central High School Homecoming last Friday night had everything! Central defeated Walker 54-15.  At halftime, 15 beautiful young women were inducted into this year’s Homecoming Court.  The halftime ceremonies began when last year’s queen, Miss Taylor Padgett, walked to the 50-yard line.  Taylor is a student at Baton Rouge Community College.  […]

Dr. Shannon Cooper Faces Two Opponents CENTRAL — East Baton Rouge Parish coronor Dr. Shannon Cooper faces two opponents in the election this Saturday, Oct. 22.  Dr. Cooper and Dr. Beau Clark provided announcement statements relative to their candidacies.  The third candidate, Dr. Eric Tesche, did not submit a statement. Dr. Shannon Cooper EBR Coroner […]

CENTRAL — Over the past two weeks, parents of students at Central’s five public schools received Report Cards from the Louisiana Department of Education.  There would be nothing unusual about that, except for the fact that these Reports Cards weren’t on the performance of a particular student but on the performance of each school as […]

CENTRAL — Allison and Jason Kesner lost everything in a house fire last month. On Sunday, some young ladies of Central held a tea to raise money to help the family and especially daughter Aaulora with a few of the many expenses. If you’d like to help, please call Donna Dufour at 261-5436.  For a […]

Big Fundraising Event Set Nov. 6 At Capalli Salon CENTRAL — Cristi David Nolen, the owner of Capalli Salon, 11417 Sullivan Road suffered for nine years from an illness that her physicians could not diagnose. It affected every aspect of her life, and she prayed everyday that if God gave her a diagnosis she would spend the […]

CENTRAL — State Senate District 6 candidates Bodi White and Mike Mannino agree that building a new bridge across the Amite River is the top infrastructure need in Central but they strongly disagree on how to fund it. Mike Mannino said Tuesday night the bridge is the highest priority in the Capital Region, and it […]