Central City News

Mayor-President Kip Holden has a new tax proposal, and it is far different from those he has offered in the past.  It is narrowly targeted to five specific needs in the parish and it excludes most of the frills the mayor has offered in the past. • New Mental Health Facility to provide 24-hour emergency […]

Steven Oubre and his colleagues spent several days in Central in December conducting a charrette on the proposed new Shoe Creek Traditional Neighborhood Development. The 138-acre mixed-use development on Sullivan Road across from Wal-Mart would include 366 single-family detached residences and more than 68,000 square feet of commercial space. Central Mayor Jr. Shelton came away […]

Freshman Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso told members of the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge that he intends to seek the House seat being vacated by Rep. Hunter Greene, who was elected Family Court Judge on Nov. 4. A special election has been called for Saturday, Feb. 21 with a runoff if necessary on […]

Three national chains have identified the growing Central marketplace as a place where they want to do business, and Mayor Jr. Shelton says there is much more coming. Taco Bell has opened their new restaurant at the corner of Hooper and Joor roads, and the company is already reportedly seeking a second location in Central. […]

Two major events of interest to Christians will be held on the LSU campus Saturday, Jan. 24, and leaders of the two have decided to combine some of their activities. The annual Louisiana Life March, which normally goes from the Old State Capitol to the new State Capitol, had to be moved this year because […]

When asked what it’s like to be Mayor, new Central Mayor Jr. Shelton says with a smile, “If you’re Mayor of Central, it’s a very good job!”  Shelton brags about  three things — the city’s low crime rate, great education system, and solid financial condition. He can now add a fourth point: Central is also […]

Central High School played a major role in this year’s Central Christmas Parade.  Once again, the parade include the Central High School Band, football team, cheerleaders, Kittens, Silks, and Jr. ROTC. Most members of the 2014 Central High Homecoming Court also rode in convertibles in the parade. Find yourself or family members in Christmas Parade […]

More than 3,000 people watched the 28th Annual Central Christmas Parade along Joor Road in the City of Central.  It is a family tradition in Central and loved by people from throughout the area. The parade included 60 floats, vehicles, and marching units. Find yourself or family members in Christmas Parade Album No. 1 by […]

Central’s 1st Annual Christmas under the Oaks will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22.  The communitywide event will include a spectacular computerized light and music show featuring Judy Pancoast, as see sings to the lights. Spectators will gath-er under the oak trees in front of the Central School Complex facing Sullivan Road.  […]

A Message from David Prescott, Principal at Central High School… Toy Drive. It’s Christmas time again and for the students of Central High School, it is a wonderful opportunity to take the less fortunate in our local community under our paw. Special thanks to Dr. Janet Stevens of the School Board office for providing the […]