Central City News

Thousands Expected At Magnolia Square This Friday-Saturday For Annual Festival CENTRAL — The 7th Annual Cookin’ in Central this weekend at the Village at Magnolia Square will help raise money for three worthwhile causes: • All Central public, private, and parochial schools. • Disabled veterans. • Central Community Assistance Foundation, which helps low income children in Central. The […]

Issue Is Not Whether But Where to Locate Central High School 9th Grade Academy CENTRAL — Last Thursday, Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk presided over a spirited discussion about the future of Central’s 9th Grade Academy.  More than 200 students, teachers, parents, and school board members attended the forum at Tanglewood Elementary School.  The discussion will continue at […]

Rick Santorum Speaks to 1,800 In Central City CENTRAL — Sen. Rick Santorum brought his campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination to Central Sunday night. More than 1,800 packed into the Greenwell Springs Baptist Church and the church’s Family Center to hear Santorum answer questions from former Rep. Tony Perkins, a member of the church.  President Obama […]

CENTRAL — The Central Academic Letter Jacket Program was initiated in December of 2004 by the CHS School Improvement Team to reward excellence in academics. In order to be eligible, students must meet the following requirements: • Maintain a 3.75 cumulative grade point average • Have earned credit in two honors classes by the end […]

Ex-Crew Member at McDonald’s Stores Now Runs the Show At 27 Restaurants CENTRAL — Baton Rouge area McDonald’s owner Chris Valluzzo is justifiably proud of the newly-renovated McDonald’s at the corner of Hooper and Lovett roads in Central.  After all, as a crew member at McDonald’s stores in the Baton Rouge area and former supervisor over the Central […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Now through July • Jr. Wildcats Athletics The Central High School strength and conditioning staff is now offering group training sessions for the young athletes, ages nine through 8th grade, of Central.  There are four sessions.  Each session is $100.  For information, contact Coach Gardner at […]

CENTRAL — Ochsner’s Health Center — Central is hosting a Doc Hop (Easter Egg Hunt) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3 at 11424-2 Sullivan Road.  Kids are invited to come and hunt with Ochsner’s pediatricians. And parents can use the occasion to learn more about children’s food allergies. According to the CDC, […]

“Well done, good and faithful servant! Come and share your Master’s happiness. Matthew 25:21” Fred Wayne Rogers, 90, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Central, Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was born in Fairbanks, Aug. 24, 1921, to Fred Odom and Rilla Howard Rogers, grew […]

Glenda H. Epperson, 70, a resident of Baker left this earth to spend an eternity with our Lord and Savior and meet her loved ones in Heaven Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at her residence surrounded by loved ones. Visitation was at Baker First United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 10 and memorial service was conducted […]

Brandon and Susanne Price of Natchez, Miss. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Claire Helene.  She was welcomed home by her big brother, Hayden Lewis. Claire was born Dec. 29, 2011, at Community Hospital in Natchez.  She weighed six pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19-3/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Charlie and […]