Central City News

BATON ROUGE — During the past two years, the Office of Inspector General has identified $4.2 million in state funds that were illegally spent, according to a report from the Inspector General’s office. The report listed the following completed cases: 7/13/2010 – LP GAS COMMISSION: Investigation revealed that Randy Hayden, through his company, Creative Communications, […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: April 27, 28, and 29 • Festival of Two Rivers St. Alphonsus Parish Community would like to welcome you to the 4th Annual Festival of Two Rivers Friday, April 27, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, April 29, […]

CENTRAL — During combat in Magliano, Italy, on June 14, 1944 during World War II, Central native Homer Wise performed a series of heroic feats which have seldom been matched in the history of the United States. For his bravery and sacrifice, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, “the highest military award for […]

Passing CATS Taxes, Opposing SE Schools, Featuring Communist Speaker Leave Some On Chamber Board Ready to Jump Ship BATON ROUGE — It’s been a long time since locally-owned small businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish felt they had a place of influence in the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce.  The Chamber has been the domain of large corporations and […]

CENTRAL — Many thanks to the Central Community School System for their support of the “Active for Autism” Walk!  Our system donated $2,812.95 after our students participated in a “Dress for Autism” day at school. Central High School raised $354, Central Middle School $513.59, Central Intermediate School $512.15, Tanglewood $532.61, and Bellingrath $900.60. We appreciate […]

Public Records Case Sent to District Court With Direction from La. 1st Circuit Court of Appeal NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court gave an important legal victory to the Central City News last week when it threw out an appeal lodged by CH2MHILL in its attempt to keep secret certain records of the City of Central. Central […]

CENTRAL — After being gone for seven years, The Emporium, formally The Country Emporium, is set to reopen this spring at 10443 Joor Road. Loretta Foreman is looking for unique business ventures to lease space within The Emporium.  She is hoping to have a wide range of specialized shops available in one serene setting. “This […]

CENTRAL — On Saturday, April 14, Dr. Russell and Nancy Westfall hosted a Salon Concert at their home in Central to raise money for the choir at Blackwater Methodist Church.  The choir is taking a summer trip to participate in a mass choir singing Mozart’s Requiem at Lincoln Center in New York City. The musical […]

Megan and Steven Jenny are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Lelide. Harper was born Feb. 8, 2012.  She weighed five pounds, 10 ounces, and was 17.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mary and Mark Legendre of Central and Kathy and Bruce Jenny of Baton Rouge.  

Doug and Jennifer (Cockerham) Richard are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Weston Douglas.  He was welcomed home by his sister, Paisley. Weston was born Feb. 17, 2012, at 12:28 p.m.  He was eight pounds, three ounces, and 20-1/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Tony “Big Daddy” and Jeannine “Weezer” Cockerham of Central […]