Central City News

Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-Baton Rouge) Wednesday announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2014 against Sen. Mary Landrieu (D).  Cassidy is shown above after speaking to the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish at its monthly membership meeting.  Left to right are attorney Catherine Wheeler, Dr. Cassidy, and Elizabeth Dent.  

Focus Should Be On Phase-Out of Income Tax While Cutting Budget by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — Things are looking rather bleak for Gov. Jindal’s tax plan, at least for his proposed increase in the state sales tax and his new 6.25 percent sales tax on professional, business, and personal services.  And rightfully so.  A new $1.5 […]

What Happened To Warnng Signs Along Greenwell Springs Road? CENTRAL — When Central moms Gail Lloyd and Roxanne Atkinson posted signs along Greenwell Springs Road, asking people to slow down because the road is so dangerous, most citizens applauded.  But three weeks ago, DOTD removed the signs, even those on private property.  Nobody at DOTD […]

Rep. Barry Ivey Moves Forward On Gun Rights CENTRAL — True to his commitment to the voters to take the lead in supporting the right to keep and bear arms, newly-elected State Rep. Barry Ivey has introduced major pro-gun legislation. HB 265 would provide for the issuance of a lifetime concealed carry permit, which would allow the […]

Medal of Honor Society Gives Highest Award by Woody Jenkins, Editor WASHINGTON — Jesse Shaffer III, his son Jesse IV, and members of their family are just back from Washington where the two Jesses received one of the nation’s highest civilian honors. On Aug. 29, 2012, with the help of a handful of friends and […]

BATON ROUGE — Central High Bowling has quickly become one of the best teams in not only the Baton Rouge area, but in the state of Louisiana.  And with only one senior on this year’s roster, Central could be a contender for district and state titles for years to come. After Monday’s action in the […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, March 30 • Garage Sale • 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Garage Sale at Galilee Baptist Church, 11050 Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road. Saturday, March 30 • Great Egg Hunt • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Journey Church invites you to the Great Egg Hunt at […]

Don and Morgan Tillman are proud to announce the birth of their son, Cooper Zane.  He was welcomed home by big brother, Reece.  Cooper was born Jan. 4, 2013, he weighed eight pounds, four ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Roger and Sue Mestepey and Gerald and Ly Tillman.  

Mandy Lynn Emanuel Mandy Lynn Emanuel passed away at 4:40 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2013.  Mandy was a loving daughter and mother.  She was most proud of her daughter, Taylor Boykin.  She was a resident of Greenwell Springs. Visitation was held at Seale Funeral Home, 9995 Hooper Road, on Wednesday, March 27 and on Thursday, […]

CENTRAL RESIDENT CELEBRATES 85th — Henry Spica, a long-time resident of Central, was honored Feb. 16, 2013, with a party celebrating his 85th birthday which was Feb. 18.  He has been an active participant in community events for over 14 years.  Mr. Spica is retired from Grady Crawford Construction and a member of Central Worship […]