Central City News

When young attorney Saul Newsome of Breazeale Sachse & Wilson purchased a home recently in Melrose subdivision, he began reviewing the original house plans, which were drawn up in 1950 by E. T. and W.H. Hastings, Jr. for Thomas A. Miller, Jr.  Newsome’s inspection of the premises eventually led him to the attic, where he […]

Until recently, there was one American virtue that almost everyone agreed with.  That virtue was hard work.  People from every generation, at every income level, of every race, and of every political philosophy agreed that our lives and the future of our country have to be founded on hard work. But nobody talks about hard […]

Last Thursday, I was enjoying coffee on the patio of my home in Goodwood on the bright and beautiful morning of the Fourth of July when the large shadow crossed the ground in front of me. I looked up to see the shape of the largest bird of prey I’ve spotted in Goodwood since wildlife […]

Here is a map for the area in the south pacific which has been searched by New Zealand Search and Rescue.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealand authorities Saturday abandoned their efforts to find the historic sailing ship Nina and its crew of seven, which have been missing since early June. One of those missing is 19-year-old Danielle Wright of Greenwell Springs, the daughter of Ricky and Robin Wright, now of Lafayette. Meanwhile, Ricky Wright announced […]

Elisabeth “Cookie” Kane Elisabeth “Cookie” Kane, 93, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Pass Christian, Miss. surrounded by her family.  She was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was of the Catholic Faith. Cookie, as all knew her, was a registered nurse working in hospitals.  She […]

Kaleb and Heather Penico Morain of Panama City Beach, Fla. are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Gavin Jesse. Gavin was born Jan. 23, 2013, at Sacred Heart of the Emerald Coast Hospital in Miramar, Fla.  He weighed seven pounds, five ounces, and was 20.25 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dr. Jesse […]

Alexandra Graycin and Samantha Isabelle are excited to announce the birth of their baby sister Cameron Mikaela.  Proud parents are Christopher and Dawn Rogers of Central. Cameron was born April 26, 2013, at Woman’s Hospital.  She weighed six pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.  Proud grandparents are Johnny and Jenny Rogers of Sorrento […]

CANCUN — Katherine Lejeune and Damon Beck to wed in July. The bride-elect is the daughter of Randall and Deanie Lejeune of Baton Rouge.  She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rolance Lejeune and the late Mr. and Mrs. Elter Smith. Katherine is a graduate of Central High School and Louisiana State […]

PRIDE — It was a lovely spring day in Baton Rouge, LA on June 7, 1953, when young US Marine Sgt. Paul Donald Bozeman married his beautiful bride, Kathleen Lively.  They had been friends since childhood. Sixty years later they celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow.  They […]