Central City News

The Central High School Class of 2025 walked across the stage at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Wednesday night, May 14, 2025.  With 402 eligible to walk, it was the largest graduating class since the Central Community School System was founded in 2007. More than 8,000 people packed into the Assembly Center on the campus […]

Golden Love: Glenn and Lisa Singletary celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on March 22, 2025. On March 22, 1975, Glenn and Lisa embarked on a journey of love, commitment, and unwavering partnership when they exchanged vows at Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge.  Throughout their five decades together, Glenn and Lisa have built a life filled […]

Did you know the past 20 years of Central’s history since the Central City News’ first edition is all online and waiting for your visit? The Central City News’ archives — all 498 print editions — plus the St. George Leader, Istrouma Journal, and other publications are online and searchable absolutely free. To visit, go […]

Michael and Karen Nunnery of Central are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Nunnery, to Jacob Porte, son of Randy and Nicole Porte of Mande-ville. Caroline is a graduate of Central High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She is a Registered Nurse at Woman’s Hospital. Jake graduated from St. Paul’s School and […]

The Bank of Zachary has announced the retirement of Jeree Chaney, assistant vice president and mortgage loan officer, after 28 years of service to the bank and 35 years in banking. A celebration was held at the bank’s Main office in Zachary, where Jeree was surrounded by her family, fellow employees, and members of the […]

Reflecting on the memories, the challenges, and the blessings of 53 years, it’s hard to believe they have come and gone. I am first grateful to God and my parents, my family, and the many who have been there for me along the way, especially Mike and JoAnn Stein and family. They have been my […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge More than 3,000 packed the Baton Rouge River Center Wednesday night, May 15 for the 112th Annual Graduation Ceremony of Central High School. A total of 350 seniors crossed the stage and received their diplomas. Leading the way were valedictorian Madison Lumpkin and salutatorian Samatha […]

Born May 11, 1921 in Baton Rouge, Mrs. Teeny will celebrate 103 years this May 11, 2024.  She was born to Lillian George Bernard and Walter Joseph Bernard, the second of eight children.   To put her 1921 birthday in perspective, the year she was born insulin was discovered, Chanel No. 5 perfume was launched, […]

 Emma Elizabeth Moore, daughter of Madison Nunnery Moore and Caleb Patrick Moore, was born at 5:28 p.m. on February 26, 2024 at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 and 1/4 inches long. Madison and Caleb are so happy and love their baby girl so much. They are […]

 Friends, family, and well-wishers from all walks of life gathered at the home of Mr. Leroy Edward Fleming to celebrate his birthday on the day before he turned 102 years old, January 27, 2024.  Even Channel 9 WAFB TV showed up to interview and video him for a segment on their 6 p.m. and 10 […]