Central City News

Devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew him, Lloyd Allen Avery went to his home in heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. Allen’s memory will be forever cherished by his beloved wife of 58 years, Opal Lee Avery.  Born on Dec. 9, 1930, he was a veteran of the Navy, served […]

John and Stephanie Atwood are proud to announce the birth of their son, John Hall.  He was welcomed home by his big sister, Landry Catherine. He was born on July 18, 2012, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss. at 8:10 a.m. and weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents […]

Matthew and Emily (Mullins) Jobe are proud to announce the birth of their third child, Landry Matthew.  He was welcomed home by big sisters Avery Jobe and Erin Wilbanks. Landry was born Aug. 12, 2012.  He weighed nine pounds, one ounce, and was 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Gene and Sue Conerly from Central […]

Hunter and Amanda (Savoie) Decell are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Aubree Claire. Aubree was born at 7:26 p.m. on June 18, 2012, weighed eight pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Keit and Lauri Decell of Baton Rouge and Donald and Lisa Savoie of LaPlace.  Proud great-grandparents […]

CJ and Meagan (Miley) Holcombe are proud to announce the birth of their son, Drake Easton. Drake was born at 2:19 p.m. Aug. 17, 2012, at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed eight pounds, seven ounces, and was 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Randy and Mary Miley of Central and Carolyn and Doodie Holcombe of Zachary.  […]

BAKER — Bonnie Drummond celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, with a reception at Trinity Church in Baker.  In attendance were many family members and friends. The reception was hosted by her four daughters and spouses, Candi and James Lee, Sandra and Jeffrey French, Cynthia Blalock, and Linda and Mack McKinney. Bonnie is […]

CENTRAL — The Emporium Central will re-open for business at 10443 Joor Road in Central on Saturday, Oct. 20, according to owner Loretta Foreman.  It is on Joor just south of Hooper Road. The emporium will include gift shops and will offer afternoon tea. The Emporium Central will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 […]

CENTRAL — Construction will begin early next year on a new classroom building for St. Alphonsus School on Greenwell Springs at Frenchtown roads. Construction should be complete in time for the 2013-14 school year, according to Father Mike Moroney, the pastor at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. The new two-story building, which will be located behind […]

CENTRAL— The Central City Council Tuesday night rejected a proposed rezoning of the commercial building on the northeast corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads from Rural to Light Commercial. Brandon Dotson had planned to build 5,000 square feet of retail space on the lot, which was formerly a car dealership. But Council members said they […]

CENTRAL — The Central Middle School Wildcats won a decisive 38-20 victory over Zachary Tuesday night at Wildcat Stadium to clinch the Baton Rouge Boys’ Athletic League Championship. Central, which is now 7-0, will attempt to finish the season undefeated when they host East Feliciana at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Wildcat Stadium. […]