Central City News

From Hooper Rd. To Parkview to Ann Arbor, Mich., Dileo Makes Mark ANN ARBOR — The University of Michigan football roster includes an unusual entry — one of the players lists his hometown as “Greenwell Springs, LA.”  It is Central’s Drew Dileo who led Parkview Baptist to a 3A State Championship before accepting a scholarship to play for […]

CENTRAL — Mike Gardner’s 8th grade students at Central Middle School had an assignment on what should be done with the old middle school site.  Out of 153 students, 90 chose a sports complex.  Here are some of their ideas: Destine Milano and Cami Tynes — New high school Dylan Sanchez and Cory McCarty — […]

Devall Named to Central Hall of Fame CENTRAL — Former Central schools Assistant Supt. Ronnie E. Devall was inducted into the Central High School Hall of Fame last Thursday at halftime of the Central-Denham Springs football game. He was honored at a reception at the cafeteria at the new School Complex before the game. Devall […]

CENTRAL — An as yet unseen plan to create a City Center Overlay District is creating controversy. Last month, the Central Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the rezoning of the northeast corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads.  The rezoning, which was proposed by developer Brandon Dodson and Jonathan Starns, would have changed the […]

Principals from Top Elementary In State Take Helm at CMS by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — Central Middle School, now located at the new $45 million Central School Complex, is a school undergoing change on many fronts.  In some respects, it is an entirely new school.  With the retirement of the long-time principal and the move to all-new […]

Both United States, East Baton Rouge Are at Crossroads, Need Leadership by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — Nov. 6 can’t come soon enough for me.  I’m ready to vote now.  There’s only been one election when I’ve felt like this before.  That was in 1980 when President Carter was running for reelection, and the nation united behind Ronald […]

Council Reluctant To Grant Rezoning Until It Sees Plan by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — The City of Central could receive a proposed plan to create a City Center Overlay District by January 2013, according to David Barrow, executive assistant to Mayor Mac Watts.  Barrow said the plan, which is costing $350,000 in Block Grant funds, would […]

CENTRAL — Central High School will hold a Talent Show Thursday at 7 p.m. Homecoming festivities begin Friday with a Pep Rally at 12:30 p.m. Central High hosts Scotlandville at 7 p.m. with  Homecoming ceremonies planned for half-time and the Homecoming Dance Saturday at 8 p.m.  Meanwhile, Central will host many Fall Festivals starting Saturday. […]

CENTRAL — Among the numerous candidates and propositions on the Nov. 6 election ballot will be a proposal to allow voters to limit the terms of members of the Central Community School Board to three consecutive four-year terms. The proposal will be on the ballot as the result of the passage of a state law […]

BATON ROUGE — Early voting for the Nov. 6 election began Tuesday.  In the first two days, more than 6,000 voters went to the polls in East Baton Rouge Parish.  Early voting will continue 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the following locations in Baton Rouge: • 222 St. Louis St., […]