Central City News

BATON ROUGE — Democratic Metro Councilman Bones Addison said Wednesday it’s time to end racial politics in East Baton Rouge, and he is setting an example by backing Mayor Pro-Tem Mike Walker’s candidacy for Mayor-President.  “Some friends say, ‘Why don’t you stay out of the Mayor’s race?’ but I tell them ‘This is about the […]

Mike Walker Hits Record 88 Homicides by Woody Jenkins, Editor BATON ROUGE — The two major candidates for Mayor-President in the Nov. 6 election took opposite positions on the parish’s soaring crime problem in a televised debate Tuesday night.  Incumbent Mayor-President Kip Holden, a Democrat, said, “He talks like crime is out of control.  Crime […]

32,046 Voted Early in EBR; Big Turnout Is Forecast Here BATON ROUGE — If early voting is any indication, the turnout for next Tuesday’s election will be quite large.  In eight days of early voting in East Baton Rouge Parish, 32,046 voters cast their ballots.  Statewide early voting was up by 21 percent over 2008. It will be […]

Joseph and Kendall (Hamilton) Gatechair are proud to announce the birth of their son, Josiah George. Josiah was born at 1:46 p.m. Aug. 10, 2012.  He weighed seven pounds, nine ounces, and was 20.25 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jerry and Mandy Hamilton of Greenwell Springs, Joe and Jenny Gatechair of Violet, and David and […]

Lamon and Amanda (Lee) Moody are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lilah Ruth.  She was welcomed home by big brother Cohen and big sister Olivia. Lilah was born Aug. 14, 2012, at 12:18 p.m.  She weighed eight pounds, 15 ounces, and was 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are James Byron and Candi […]

Joseph and Kaite (Hyde) Buvens are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Skyler Joseph. Skyler was born at Woman’s Hospital on Sept. 3, 2012, at 1:05 p.m.  He weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21.25 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jolice and Emile Provost of Central, Brandon and Charlene Hyde of […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Thursday, October 25 • 2002 State Champs Honored Redemptorist High School will honor the 2002 State Championship football team at its game against the Dunham School.  A gathering will take place in the St. Gerard cafeteria at 5 p.m. Game time is 7 p.m. All who […]

CENTRAL — Miss Alex Easley was named the 2012 Central Private School Homecoming Queen in ceremonies at Rebel Field. She was crowned by the 2011 Homecoming Queen, Jada Pocorello. Miss Pocorello, daughter of Lonnie and Tara Pocorello, attends Our Lady of the Lake College in Baton Rouge where she is majoring in nursing.  Members of […]

CENTRAL — On Wednesday, Central head football coach Sid Edwards said, “Devin Croft is a total team player.  He does a great job for the Wildcats.  He’s a blue collar worker who comes to work everyday and gets the job done.  I have a lot of confidence in Devin.  He’s a very important part of […]

District Championship, Homecoming On Line at 7 Friday at Wildcat Stadium CENTRAL — Fresh off an impressive victory over arch-rival Denham Springs, the Central Wildcats (7-1) host Scotlandville for the District 4-5A Championship and a  spot in the State Playoffs. Scotlandville is “the real deal,” according to Central head coach Sid Edwards.  “They’re huge, big […]