Central City News

CENTRAL — Vincent and Joyce Dileo of Central celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 10 at Juban’s in Baton Rouge.  Hosts were their three children and spouses Vince and Amy Dileo and Mike and Melanie Dileo, all of Central, and Melissa and Tom Larimer of Marietta, Ga. The couple has six grandchildren, Alexandra, Jacob, Andrew, […]

CENTRAL — Howard Glen “Pete” and Ruth Elaine Stott Peterson of Central are celebrating 50 years of marriage on Friday, March 15. The Peterson’s have three children, Dwanna Sandifer, Glen Peterson and wife Jeana Perkins, and Deanna West and husband Stuart and grandchildren, Daniel and Jenson Sandifer, Tyler Peterson, William, Benjamin, Emma Ruth, and Micah […]

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana House Speaker Chuck Kleckley has announced committee assignments for State Rep.-elect Barry Ivey (R-Central). Kleckley said Ivey will serve on three House committees, all of them significant to Ivey’s district: • House Committee on Transportation & Development •    House Committee on Education •    House Retirement Committee The House Committee on Transportation […]

New Legislator  Thanks Voters, Getting Ready To Be Sworn in CENTRAL — Since his election two weeks ago, State Rep.-elect Barry Ivey has had a high profile around Central, as he has reached out to thank voters for their support and offer assistance in the upcoming legislative session.  He was on hand at Tuesday’s Central […]

by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — News that the world has a new pope was greeted with enthusiasm by Catholics around the world and certainly in Central Wednesday evening. Pope Francis is an extraordinary choice, and expectations are high that this pope will indeed serve the Catholic Church and indeed the world in a remarkable […]

Debee Bueche Offers Residents Country Living In City of Central by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — Since Debee Armony Bueche retired as owner of Entourage Beauty Salon and Spa on Greenwell Springs Road, she has been pursuing her dream of creating Bueche Gardens, her vision of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) for Central. For Debee, it’s […]

CENTRAL — Attorneys who represent the City of Central on planning and zoning matters are about to submit a proposed revamp of the city’s zoning ordinances that could give Central’s residents and the City Council more influence in helping decide what projects come to the city, according to David Barrow, the city’s chief administrative officer.  […]

Jesse Shaffer III, Son Honored for Saving 120 Lives During Hurricane by Woody Jenkins, Editor BRAITHWAITE — On Monday, March 25, Jesse Shaffer III and his son Jesse IV will be honored at Arlington National Cemetery with one of the nation’s highest civilian awards, the Citizen “Service Before Self” Award from the Congressional Medal of […]

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the capital city: Habitat Home & Garden Show • March 9-10 at River Center The Habitat Home & Garden Show brought to you by the Capital Region Builders Asociation will be Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, 10 a.m. to […]

5th Generation Family Business Offers Customers Personal Service BATON ROUGE — Operating from its $5 million facility on Flannery Road, Sabel Steel is continuing a family tradition that began in 1856 by offering personal, while-you-wait service.  Sabel is a steel distributor, and it cuts steel to the client’s specifications. Ironically, while the vast majority of […]