Central City News

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 […]

Central High head football coach Sid Edwards has declared Friday night, Sept. 6 as Istrouma Indian Alumni Night in Central.  All Istrouma alums are invited to attend the Istrouma-Central game beginning at 7 p.m. Istrouma graduates and friends are invited to gather in the west end zone from 6:15 to 6:30.  At half-time, they will […]

Country Living in the City by Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News As a graduate of Istrouma High School, I have always felt close to the school, even though it fell on hard times back in the late 1970’s.  Two years ago, it was determined to be a “Failing School” and was taken away from […]

Sen. Elbert Guillory (R-Opelousas) will be honored as Man of the Year at the annual Ronald Reagan Man of the Year Luncheon Friday, Nov. 1. The event, which is sponsored by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish, honors a political leader who best represents the philosophy of the late President Ronald Reagan. It […]

The City Council is expected to fill two seats on the seven-member Central Planning & Zoning Committee at Tuesday’s Council meeting.  The vacancies have been caused by the expiration of the terms of P&Z chairman Rodney Bonvillain and vice chairman Wade Giles. Nine Central residents have applied: URS employee Brian Clayton, realtor Aaron Goolsby, Accurate […]

Jarrad Hayes, a senior transfer student at Central High, said Wednesday that faith and prayer do work.  His dream of playing for Central, which had appeared shattered, will be realized after all.  For the Wildcat team, the addition of Hayes, a star athlete, is a major breakthrough. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s Executive Committee […]

The City Center Selection Committee appointed by Central mayor Mac Watts voted last week to issue a Request for Information (RFI) from property owners who would like to have their property considered for the location of a City Hall, meeting place, driveways, and parking. The committee, which will issue a report to the mayor and […]

Morris Eugene McDowell, 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his home in Central. He served and defended his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He also served his community through the Central Masonic Lodge #442. Visitation was held at Seale Funeral home on Thursday, August 1, from 9 […]

Jacob Holaway and Amber Romero of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son Hayes Matthew Holaway. He was born on June 27, 2013 at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and eight ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mike and Joni Holaway of Central, Randy and Donna Le-Blanc of […]

Luke and Amber (Gayle) Le-Blanc of Watson are proud to announce the birth of their son, Corbin James. He was born on May 25, 2013 at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jeri Chaney of Central, Randy and Diana LeBlanc of Baton Rouge and the late Walter […]