Central City News

CENTRAL — State Rep. Clif Richardson, a Republican who represents most of the City of Central and part of Baton Rouge, will resign from the Louisiana House of Representatives Jan. 3, according to sources close to the legislator. Richardson is reportedly at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he is undergoing treatment.  Friends […]

Dear Editor, Thanks for the good reporting you do.  I want to share my story about Greenwell Springs Road. Three Friday nights ago I was coming along Greenwell Springs from Sullivan toward Magnolia Bridge Rd. when I encountered a truck with four very bright lights that totally blinded me. I couldn’t see the middle nor […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Thursday, November 8 • Veterans Day Service • 7 p.m. The City of Central will honor those who have served our country at Grace UPC, 13845 Hooper Road.  The City of Central Chorus will be singing along with the Grace Praise team and the Central High […]

Michael and Julie Johnston of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son, Weston Grant. Weston was born July 18, 2012, at 1:47 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed eight pounds, seven ounces, and was 21.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dick and Jackay Metz of Central and Michael and Bootsie Johnston of […]

Jill and Demian Pavlicek of Bedford, Texas are proud to announce the birth of their son, Mason Bryant.  He was welcomed home by his sister, Audrey Jane. Mason was born March 2, 2012, at 2:34 p.m. at Baylor Grapevine Hospital.  He weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dick […]

Brian Browning and Shauntelle Fisher are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, River Evangeline.  She was welcomed home by her big brother, Dakota. River was born Aug. 6, 2012, at 2:04 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge.  She weighed six pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.  

Brandon and Kellie (Williams) Flanagan are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kelsie Marie. Kelsie was born July 23, 2012, at the Baton Rouge General on Bluebonnet.  She weighed eight pounds, six ounces, and was 18.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Della Lewis and Ralph and Laurie Flanagan, all of Pride and Lonnie […]

Dustin St. Pierre and Christina Richardson are proud to announce the birth of their son, Noah Lee.  He was welcomed home by big sister, McKenzie Noah was born July 16, 2012, at 2:18 p.m.  He weighed six pounds and 15 ounces. Proud grandparents are Gerard and Denise St. Pierre of Central, Pam and Larry Palmer […]

Field General With 2,800+ Yards, 26 TD’s by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — When District 4-5A coaches meet next Wednesday to select an All-District team, one player worthy of consideration is Central’s senior quarterback Brett Courville.  He’s also a potential All-State selection and major college prospect in both football and baseball. Courville’s numbers are outstanding.  He’s passed […]

Seale Funeral Home of Denham Springs CENTRAL — Central’s first-ever funeral home is now open at 9995 Hooper Road.  Seale Funeral Home, which was founded in Denham Springs in 1957, has opened its newest location in Central. The attractive new facility is owned by Stacy and Billy Seale. At an open house last Sunday, Mickey […]