Central City News

Family and close friends gathered Saturday, Sept. 26 at Kristenwood Catering in Central to celebrate a milestone birthday for Eleanor “Buddy” Mondart Walker. Eleanor was born Sept. 26, 1920 in Magnolia, Louisiana, later known as Greenwell Springs. She has been a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend for now over 100 years.  Her parents […]

Lawson Ashford, age 8, shot this nice buck while hunting with his Paw Paw Johnny Ashford on Christmas Eve morning this past season. His buck has 9 points and a 19 1/2” spread. Lawson shot the buck with his .243 rifle at their hunting club near Pine Grove.  Lawson shot his first buck at age […]

Blake and Lauren Huval along with big sister Sage Huval are proud to announce the birth of their second child, a girl, Rilye James Huval.  She was born at 12:09 p.m. on May 20, 2020, at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. Rilye weighted 7 pounds and 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.  Proud grandparents […]

2019 CHS graduate, Harlan Jerro made the U.S. Air Force Academy Dean’s List for the Fall and Spring semesters and received the Commandant’s List Pin for his  GPA.

Mrs. Erna Thibodeaux (Maw Maw Tibby) celebrated her 100th birthday on March 30, 2020. Although Erna was not able to celebrate this milestone occasion with her extended family and friends, she was honored in a small celebration at her home with four of her children.  Erna was born in Dupont, Louisiana on March 30, 1920. […]

Mr. and Mrs. David R. McManus of St. Amant are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Shelby Rae McManus, to Deven Brooks Azuara, the son of Ms. Tabitha Davis of Central and Mr. and Mrs. Hector Azuara of Denham Springs.    The couple will marry in an evening ceremony on March 28, […]

 Leo G. Summers celebrated his 100th birthday this past weekend. He was born on January 10, 1920. A World War II veteran, he served in Casa Blanca. Leo and seven of his brothers were in the war at the same time.  Leo is one of 13 children of Jabus Harney and Alma Mary Blanchard Summers […]

Charlotte and John Harris would like to announce the marriage of their son, Christopher Harris, to Bethany Ganucheau, daughter of Gil and Sheila Ganucheau. Christopher is a graduate of Central High School and LSU, majoring in Animal Sciences. He currently works for Cal-Maine Foods out of Jackson, MS. Bethany graduated from Mount Carmel Academy and […]

Mr. Loren and Mrs. Mary Watts of Amite, LA, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Sibley to Quinton Myer, the son of Mr. Austin and Mrs. Edie Myer of Central, LA.  The couple are planning their wedding for April 2020.  Quinton and Lauren met at a coed softball game, their favorite […]

Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Milton graduated in June from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.  The airman completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.  Airmen who complete basic training earn four […]