Central City News

For the 9th year, Wayne and Diane Leader are inviting Central residents to visit their home at 12414 Hooper Road during the holidays.  Attractions include a giant Christmas tree, fabulous decorations, and much more.  Visiting 5 to 10 p.m., Thursdays to Sundays, through Dec. 23.

The two announced candidates for Mayor in April 5, 2014, municipal elections are poles apart on many issues facing the City of Central. Candidate Dave Freneaux has made controversial statements before the City Council on the proposed Baton Rouge Loop, CH2MHill, access to public records, and City Council reapportionment.  Candidate Jr. Shelton has often taken […]

Is business just about business? Retired billboard company owner Hank Henagan says the best way to be successful in business is to place your values at the core of your business.  “Following the business principles found in the Bible will lead to success and happiness,” Henagan told the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge […]

Victory was within Central’s grasp with one minute left in last Friday’s quarterfinal 5A playoff game against Covington.  The Wildcats were behind 20-14 but were marching toward the goal line.  Then, with 3rd down on Covington’s 20 yard line, Central’s Jarrad Hayes threw an interception, which stopped the drive and ended the Wildcats’ hope for […]

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Saturday, November 16 Jambalaya Benefit 11 a.m. to  2 p.m. There will be a jambalaya benefit dinner for Central residents Rusty and Susan Jacobs. Susan has been diagnosed with ALS and Rusty is a disabled veteran and has been diagnosed with Chronic Debilitating Peripheral Neuropathy. The cost is $7 per dinner. There will be drive-thru […]

ST. ALPHONSUS — Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Church in Central visiting St. Alphonsus Church in Rome, Italy, during tour.

BATON ROUGE — South Baton Rouge will go to the polls on Saturday, Nov. 16 to choose a new Justice of the Peace for the area. The Nov. 16 election will be a runoff between Jerry Arbour and Larry Spencer, both Republicans, who are seeking to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Melva Cavanaugh, who […]

Central’s April 5, 2014, municipal elections are already underway.  Central voters will elect a mayor, five city council members, and a police chief. Mayoral candidates Jr. Shelton and Dave Freneaux have already put up campaign signs along Central’s major thoroughfares, and they are busy campaigning and raising money. Shelton narrowly lost the race for mayor […]