Central City News

CENTRAL — Last Friday, construction crews on the Central Thruway project diverted traffic onto the new detour bridge on Greenwell Springs Road over Beaver Bayou. This is part of the intersection widening project at Greenwell Springs Road and the Central Thruway. Crews will soon be dismantling the old bridge and replacing it with a new […]

Gary Dale Sanders Gary Dale Sanders, age 58, of Central passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him. Visitation was at Seale Funeral Home, Central on Wednesday, March 13 […]

Jeremy and Brittney Heine are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Lee. She was welcomed home by big sisters, Nadalyn and Hayden. Emma was born on Jan. 15, 2013. She weighed seven pounds and 10 ounces. Proud grandparents are Lee Chambers of Smithdale, Miss., Sabrina Kallies of Orange, Texas, and Greg and […]

Chris and Brooke Felps of Central are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Brelee Marie. Brelee was born Feb. 1, 2013, at 2:38 p.m. at Lane Regional Medical Center.  She weighed six pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Archie “Scooter” Day and Charlene “Tootie” Day and Irwin and […]

Chris and Ashley Mannino of Central are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Claire.  She was welcomed home by her big brother, Christian. Avery Claire was born Nov. 23, 2012, at 3 p.m.  She weighed seven pounds, four ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Steve and Glenda Paddie of […]

CENTRAL — Vincent and Joyce Dileo of Central celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 10 at Juban’s in Baton Rouge.  Hosts were their three children and spouses Vince and Amy Dileo and Mike and Melanie Dileo, all of Central, and Melissa and Tom Larimer of Marietta, Ga. The couple has six grandchildren, Alexandra, Jacob, Andrew, […]

CENTRAL — Howard Glen “Pete” and Ruth Elaine Stott Peterson of Central are celebrating 50 years of marriage on Friday, March 15. The Peterson’s have three children, Dwanna Sandifer, Glen Peterson and wife Jeana Perkins, and Deanna West and husband Stuart and grandchildren, Daniel and Jenson Sandifer, Tyler Peterson, William, Benjamin, Emma Ruth, and Micah […]

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana House Speaker Chuck Kleckley has announced committee assignments for State Rep.-elect Barry Ivey (R-Central). Kleckley said Ivey will serve on three House committees, all of them significant to Ivey’s district: • House Committee on Transportation & Development •    House Committee on Education •    House Retirement Committee The House Committee on Transportation […]

New Legislator  Thanks Voters, Getting Ready To Be Sworn in CENTRAL — Since his election two weeks ago, State Rep.-elect Barry Ivey has had a high profile around Central, as he has reached out to thank voters for their support and offer assistance in the upcoming legislative session.  He was on hand at Tuesday’s Central […]

by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — News that the world has a new pope was greeted with enthusiasm by Catholics around the world and certainly in Central Wednesday evening. Pope Francis is an extraordinary choice, and expectations are high that this pope will indeed serve the Catholic Church and indeed the world in a remarkable […]