Central City News

Marshall and Lindsey Duvall are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Eloise Mae.  She was welcomed home by big sister, Lillian. Eloise was born Sept. 30, 2011.  She weighed seven pounds, one ounce, and was 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jr. and Rita Shelton and Phil and Suzanne Duvall.  

SULPHUR — Natalie Fruge and David Morris will marry in a 2 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at Houston River Baptist Church in Sulphur. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Fruge of Sulphur.  Natalie is a graduate of Sulphur High School and Louisiana College with a bachelor’s degree in […]

CENTRAL — Football, bright lights, fall breezes, blood, sweat, and sometimes even tears.  This is the story of a man who paved the way for Central Wildcat football. In 1946, Willard Jackson was given the okay to start the first-ever football team for Central High School.  In doing so, he had to find some talent […]

CENTRAL — The Central High Class of 1965 is looking for any information that will help find missing classmates.  Classmates are: Kenneth Bankston, John Belle, Guiliana Boyett, Mary Delaney, James Lee Faust, Chris Ford, Jimmy Head, Paul Hilburn, Christian Lusk, Donna Morgan, David Mukley, Mary Ortis, John Reading, James Schexnayder, and Bo Starks.  If you […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: January 5, 12, 19, and 26 • Scale Down Information Sessions • 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Get started today with Scale Down, an HMR program for weight management at Lane Regional Medical Center.  Want to find out how this life-style and weight loss program can […]

CENTRAL — The battle over the Baton Rouge Loop is nearing a crucial period.  Jan. 9, 2012, will be the last day to file public comments with the Federal Highway Administration for and against the proposed Loop. The Central City News is gathering comments by Central citizens and must receive those by Jan. 5, 2012, […]

GREENWELL SPRINGS ROAD — Everyday, tens of thousands of cars rush up and down Greenwell Springs Road.  At this time of the year, many are on their way to shop for Christmas gifts at the big malls or chain stores. Ironically, they are hurriedly passing by one of the best places to shop in the […]

SOME OF THE OUTSTANDING CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS IN CENTRAL Murray L. Aaron 10732 Downey Dr.   Eddie and Carla Baker 10641 Norway Pine Dr.   James and Jean Ball 19028 Magnolia Bend Rd.   Jimmy and Nicole Boyle 11306 McCullough Rd.   James Hohensee 12625 Sullivan Rd.   Wayne and Diane Leader 12414 Hooper Rd. […]

CENTRAL — The Central City News began the tradition of naming a Man or Woman of the Year in 2005.  Since that time, nine individuals have been honored. The selection is made by the staff of the Central City News. The past winners are: 2005 — Russell Starns. His vision and hard work led to […]

CENTRAL — Christianity is under attack in our society.  So it’s only natural that the biggest Christian holiday — Christmas — would also be under attack. I think I’m correct in saying that nowhere in the Bible are Christians directed to celebrate Jesus’ birth, nor is it even suggested. So why do we do it?  […]