Central City News

CENTRAL — With the resignation of State Rep. Clif Richardson (R-Central), two Republican candidates are battling to replace him in a Special Election on Saturday, March 2. Businessman Barry Ivey and Metro Councilman Scott Wilson are working door-to-door, sending out campaign mailings, and sign-waving on street corners. The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has […]

Problems with Police Union Could Have Played Role BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Kip Holden abruptly fired Police Chief DeWayne White Wednesday afternoon.  The mayor refused to explain his decision to reporters, saying he never comments on personnel matters. White was informed of the decision only moments after completing a news conference with District Attorney Hillar Moore […]

Historic Changes on Court New Justice Jeff Hughes Impressed by Quality Of Colleagues, Finds ‘Very Bright Legal Minds’ by Woody Jenkins NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court has a new Chief Justice and a new Republican majority.  On Friday, Bernette Johnson became the first-ever black chief justice of the court, and Jeff Hughes was […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Friday, January 25 • Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center.  The blood drive is open to the public and registration is not required.  Donors are encouraged to sign up online at […]

CENTRAL — A native of Doyle and long-time resident of Central, Dennis Lewis passed away at his home on Hooper Road. He was the owner of Lewis’ Wrecker Services, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Eula C. Lewis of Central; daughter, (Missy) Michelle Lewis and fiancé Kevin L. Keithly; grandson John […]

Preacher Served 25 Years at Zoar, Greatly Loved Rev. Jimmy Albritton Funeral services for Rev. Jimmy Albritton, age 81 of  Picayune, Miss., who passed away Jan. 14, were held Friday, Jan. 18 at Roseland Park Baptist. Burial was in New Palestine Cemetery under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home. Bro. Jimmy, a native of Picayune, was a […]

ST. FRANCISVILLE — Lacy Cavalier of Zachary and Jared Modica of Covington will marry in an 5 p.m. ceremony Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Live Oak Plantation in St. Francisville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Warren and Kim Cavalier, Jr. of Zachary.  She is the granddaughter of Harold and Vergie Booty of Zachary and […]

BATON ROUGE — Ashlyn Mangham and Trent Holmes will marry in an 11 a.m. ceremony Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of David Mangham and Staci Averette Conrad.  She is the granddaughter of Lynn and Shirley Averette and Elizabeth Mangham. Ashlyn is a graduate of Starkey Academy […]

NEW ORLEANS — Melissa Meta Schwingshakl and Matthew Ryan Nalls, both of New Orleans, will marry in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Audubon Park Clubhouse in New Orleans. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Schwingshakl of Slidell.  She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Patricia Schwingshakl of […]

Voting Records Show Washington, LoBue, Messina Have Made Real Impact on City by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — When the City of Central held its first municipal elections on April 1, 2006, 12 candidates sought five at-large seats.  To the surprise of many, the leading vote-getter was Ralph Washington, a Central businessman who owned a dry cleaners.  He […]