Central City News

Three national chains have identified the growing Central marketplace as a place where they want to do business, and Mayor Jr. Shelton says there is much more coming. Taco Bell has opened their new restaurant at the corner of Hooper and Joor roads, and the company is already reportedly seeking a second location in Central. […]

Two major events of interest to Christians will be held on the LSU campus Saturday, Jan. 24, and leaders of the two have decided to combine some of their activities. The annual Louisiana Life March, which normally goes from the Old State Capitol to the new State Capitol, had to be moved this year because […]

When asked what it’s like to be Mayor, new Central Mayor Jr. Shelton says with a smile, “If you’re Mayor of Central, it’s a very good job!”  Shelton brags about  three things — the city’s low crime rate, great education system, and solid financial condition. He can now add a fourth point: Central is also […]

Central High School played a major role in this year’s Central Christmas Parade.  Once again, the parade include the Central High School Band, football team, cheerleaders, Kittens, Silks, and Jr. ROTC. Most members of the 2014 Central High Homecoming Court also rode in convertibles in the parade. Find yourself or family members in Christmas Parade […]

More than 3,000 people watched the 28th Annual Central Christmas Parade along Joor Road in the City of Central.  It is a family tradition in Central and loved by people from throughout the area. The parade included 60 floats, vehicles, and marching units. Find yourself or family members in Christmas Parade Album No. 1 by […]

Central’s 1st Annual Christmas under the Oaks will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22.  The communitywide event will include a spectacular computerized light and music show featuring Judy Pancoast, as see sings to the lights. Spectators will gath-er under the oak trees in front of the Central School Complex facing Sullivan Road.  […]

A Message from David Prescott, Principal at Central High School… Toy Drive. It’s Christmas time again and for the students of Central High School, it is a wonderful opportunity to take the less fortunate in our local community under our paw. Special thanks to Dr. Janet Stevens of the School Board office for providing the […]

Here are the headlines from today’s edition:    • Christmas Under the Oaks – Christmas light and sound show under the oaks facing Sullivan Road at the Central School Complex at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22    • Christmas Parade Highlights Activities of Central Students    • Early Dismissal for Exams This Thursday-Friday    […]

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH The names listed below have been reported to the Louisiana Department of the Treasury as being persons possibly entitled to unclaimed funds subject to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 9:151-181, Uniform Unclaimed […]

Voters in Central will consider whether to raise property taxes for fire protection when they go to the polls on Saturday, Dec. 6. The Central Fire Protection District is proposing an additional 4.25 mill tax to fund adding more firefighters. Currently, Central has five fire stations.  Three of them are one-man stations, meaning that they […]