Central City News

New Generation of Leadership Could Emerge, Seeking Seat in La. House by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — A popular Metro Councilman and a successful business owner have already thrown their hats into the ring for the seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives currently held by Rep. Clif Richardson (R-Central). Rep. Richardson has announced that he will step […]

QB Brett Courville Named Offensive District 4-5A MVP CENTRAL — Coaches in District 4-5A have named six Central Wildcats to the All-District offensive team and three Wildcats to the All-District defensive team. Central quarterback Brett Courville was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player in the district. For the second straight year, Gary Triplett was named the district’s […]

CENTRAL — The Central City Council unanimously adopted an Alcohol Control Ordinance at Tuesday’s Council meeting.  The ordinance provides the city’s first-ever control on the selling and dispensing of alcoholic beverages. Central incorporated as a city on July 11, 2005, and the Parish ABC Board has enforced parishwide alcohol ordinances in the City of Central […]

10 a.m. Start For Saturday’s Annual Event CENTRAL — Central will celebrate the 26th Annual “Christmas in Central” Parade and Festival Nov. 30 through Dec. 2.  The highlight of the event will be the City of Central Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, which will roll out of the Zoar Baptist Church parking lot at 10 a.m. on […]

Thanks to Tyler Wales for his work throughout the 2012 Wildcat season to compile and organize this information. CENTRAL — Here are the Central High School Wildcats’ end-of-season statistics, as compiled by Tyler Wales: Central Wildcats 9/1/2012 to 11/16/2012, 12 games — 10 wins, 2 losses All games Home Away Neutral Overall record: 10-2 7-1 […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, November 24 • Computer Class • 10 a.m. Introduction to the Internet will be held at the Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Rd.  Learn how to navigate the Internet for fun and research.  For information, call 274-4450. Saturday, November 24 • Kicking […]

Robert A. “Bobby” Duczer arrived gently into the Loving Arms of God at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge at the age of 72.  He lived and raised his children for over 40 years in the City of Central.  He was retired from […]

He was born in Springfield and was a resident of Central. Ralph died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 07, 2012, at his residence.  He was 77. Ralph was a member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #198.  He was a pipe welder and a former police officer with Baton Rouge Police Department for ten years, […]

BAKER — Television station WLFT-TV, Channel 30 broadcasts live from studios at Bethany World Prayer Center 24 hours a day. The station, which is owned by Touch Family Broadcasting, offers wholesome family programming and has begun expanding its local programming under the direction of general manager Dr. Lucas Fry. The station broadcasts over-the-air on Channel […]

Boutin’s Now Located 4.7 Miles Down Hooper Road from Central CENTRAL — The 27,000 residents of the City of Central now have a new option for sit-down dining — Boutin’s Restaurant, located just off Harding Boulevard (Hooper Road) across from the Metro Airport at 7808 Howell Drive. Now authentic Cajun food and music are available […]