Central City News

Brandon and Kellie (Williams) Flanagan are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kelsie Marie. Kelsie was born July 23, 2012, at the Baton Rouge General on Bluebonnet.  She weighed eight pounds, six ounces, and was 18.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Della Lewis and Ralph and Laurie Flanagan, all of Pride and Lonnie […]

Dustin St. Pierre and Christina Richardson are proud to announce the birth of their son, Noah Lee.  He was welcomed home by big sister, McKenzie Noah was born July 16, 2012, at 2:18 p.m.  He weighed six pounds and 15 ounces. Proud grandparents are Gerard and Denise St. Pierre of Central, Pam and Larry Palmer […]

Field General With 2,800+ Yards, 26 TD’s by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — When District 4-5A coaches meet next Wednesday to select an All-District team, one player worthy of consideration is Central’s senior quarterback Brett Courville.  He’s also a potential All-State selection and major college prospect in both football and baseball. Courville’s numbers are outstanding.  He’s passed […]

Seale Funeral Home of Denham Springs CENTRAL — Central’s first-ever funeral home is now open at 9995 Hooper Road.  Seale Funeral Home, which was founded in Denham Springs in 1957, has opened its newest location in Central. The attractive new facility is owned by Stacy and Billy Seale. At an open house last Sunday, Mickey […]

Redemptorist Won Two State Championships BATON ROUGE — Members and coaches of the 2002 Redemptorist High School State 3A Championship Football Team were honored on the 10th anniversary of the team’s championship. Central head coach Sid Edwards, who coached the championship Redemptorist team, was on hand to greet his former players. Edwards said it was […]

CENTRAL — On Tuesday, voters in Central overwhelmingly approved term limits for members of the Central Community School Board.  The vote was 12,055 for to 2,372 against. As a result, in the future, members of the school board will be limited to no more than three four-year terms.  Under legislation passed earlier this year, voters […]

Turnout in Central Could Decide Who Will Be Elected to La. Supreme Court by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — As a result of Tuesday’s election,  Central voters will face two important runoff elections on Dec. 8.  In the runoff for a seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court, Judge John Michael Guidry, a Democrat, will face Judge Jeff Hughes, […]

Round One: Central Hosts Playoff Friday by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — For the Central High Wildcats, there’s been little time to celebrate their 9-1 record and 5th straight District 4-5A Championship.  The Wildcats did have a bit of fun last Friday night as they whipped Live Oak 56-27 at Central’s annual “pink out” game which highlights […]

CENTRAL — Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk was recognized this week with one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on someone in his profession. The Louisiana Association of School Executives named Faulk as Louisiana’s ‘School Superintendent of the Year’ for 2012.  In February, he will be considered for the title of National Superintendent […]

CENTRAL — Despite a narrow loss nationwide, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney swept to victory in Louisiana with 57.8 percent of the vote to President Barack Obama’s 40.6 percent: Louisiana Mitt Romney (R) 1,152,788 Barack Obama (D) 808,611 Meanwhile, East Baton Rouge Parish continued to move into the liberal Democratic camp.  Obama received 51.8 percent […]