Central City News

BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux will speak Tuesday, Sept. 24 before the monthly luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge.  Sheriff Gautreaux will discuss the operations of his office and the proposed property tax renewal on the Oct. 19 election ballot. He will answer questions from the audience […]

Voters in Ward 3, District 3 in southeast East Baton Rouge Parish will go to the polls Oct. 19 to choose a new Justice of the Peace.  Judge Melva Cavanaugh, 74, died in March, and Gov. Bobby Jindal called a special election to fill her seat. In the Central Community School District, voters will go […]

Travis and Jana (Orgeron) Watson of Pride are proud to announce the birth of their son Bradlee Michael Watson. He was born on June 30, 2013 at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed seven pounds 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Roger and Karen Watson, Glenny Seymore, and Harold and Janet Orgeron all […]

Rachelle Kusch and David Stauss, both of Central, were married in a 1 p.m. ceremony April 20 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Greenwell Springs. Deacon Robert Kusch, father of the bride, and the Rev. Michael Moroney officiated. The bride is the daughter of Deacon and Mrs. Robert Kusch of Central. She is the granddaughter […]

Carlee Claire Wilson of Central and Coby Dustin Norman of Garner, were married in a 5 p.m. ceremony July 13, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Pineville. Dr. Stewart Holloway officiated. The bride is the daughter of Chuck and Jean Wilson of Central. She is the granddaughter of Billy and Gloria Rayborn of Watson, Betty […]

Gov. Bobby Jindal has appointed former Rep. Tony Perkins to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, and the Senate has confirmed his nomination.  The commission awards grants and governs practices of State Police and local law enforcement agencies.  Perkins said he is happy to be working to fight the crime problem.  The appointment is the […]

Long-time Central resident, Mr. John Purpera, Sr., celebrated his 101th birthday on August 22, 2013. He has five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and this year his first great-great granddaughter was born.  He’s still active, still driving, and still cuts his hedges. He has always kept his life simple and enjoys the little things in life. He […]

Tommy and Linda McCurley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a surprise party at their camp in Port Barre, La. The couple have three sons, Joey and wife Sherrie McCurley of Denham Springs, Randy and wife Julie McCurley of Burleson, Texas and Jimmy and wife Jamie McCurley of Central. They have four grandchildren; Stephen, Chris, […]

Sen. David Vitter told the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Tuesday that America is headed for severe economic problems and ultimately bankruptcy if the country fails to curb reckless spending by the federal government. Vitter applauded the new, conservative-oriented Chamber for the stands it is taking.   “You are filling a great need […]

When you meet a professional hunter for the first time (especially one that has his own TV show), you have expectations and questions. Are they going to be like their show portrays them to be? Will they be arrogant or humble? Will they be rude or friendly? Will they live up to the hype of […]