Central City News

Emily Simmers, Age 10, Passed Away after Truck Hit Car at High School CENTRAL — On Monday morning, a routine trip to take the kids to school ended in life-changing tragedy.  Around 6:30 a.m., Mary Simmers, 48, dropped off her son Ethan at Central High School and prepared to turn onto Wax Road. Mary’s daughter […]

Tyler Kyzar Killed on Denham Road Last Tuesday CENTRAL — Two Central young people have been killed as a result of serious accidents on Central’s narrow, two-lane roads. • Tyler Kyzar, 16, was seriously injured last Tuesday after his car left the Denham Road near Joor and hit a fence.  He died shortly thereafter at […]

CENTRAL — Almost all Central’s elected officials said they were against the Baton Rouge Loop when they campaigned for Mayor and City Council in March 2010.  But last Tuesday, when Councilman Wayne Messina offered a resolution to put the City of Central on record against the Loop, several officials waffled and appeared ready to vote […]

Unless Stopped Soon, BR Loop Will Re-Make Central CENTRAL — While opponents of the Baton Rouge Loop think the project is dead, supporters like Mayor-President Kip Holden say it is very much alive and on schedule.  The public doesn’t realize that the Capital Area Expressway Authority has all the legal power it needs to build […]

CENTRAL — Kringlewood Christmas Tree Farm will open this Friday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  It will continue weekdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the trees are sold.  This is expected to be the final year for Kringlewood to be open.  It is […]

Three-Day Christmas Festival Dec. 2-4 Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3rd To Follow Familiar Route from Zoar To Central Middle CENTRAL — Central will celebrate the 25th Annual Central Christmas Festival Dec. 2-4.  The highlight of the event will be the Central Christmas Parade, which will roll out of the Zoar Baptist Church parking lot at 10 a.m. […]

Holiday Gift Guide To update information, notify centralcitynews@ Automobile Detailing Rimes Mobile Detailing, LLC, 362-4724, rimesdetailing@yahoo.com Wayne’s Detailing, LLC, 12470 Hooper Rd., 771-8163 Boutiques Claire Marie’s, 14409 Wax Rd. Ste. E, 262-5121 Ditzy Daizy LLC, 13414 Hooper Rd., Ste. B, 261-2144 Laura’s Jewelry, 11413 Sullivan Rd., 261-6763 Pretty Woman Boutique, 4347 High St., Ste. 110, Zachary, 658-5899 Tiger Central 12512 Greenwell […]

CENTRAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST is sponsored each year by the Central City News. Judges will be riding and viewing the displays from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 17.  The top 20 homes will be recognized in the Central City News.  If you would like to participate, send your […]

CENTRAL — It was a once-in-a-million coincidence, and it happened last Friday night at Wildcat Stadium in Central. The Central Wildcats were playing the Ruston Bearcats in the state 5A Regional Championships.  It would indeed be a game to remember. Central and Ruston are 223 miles apart with a driving time of 4 hours 23 […]

An Open Letter to Central’s Coaches from Two Parents Coaches, The fact that such a loss hurts this bad proves that each of you has instilled the competitive spirit in our son that will ensure his success as a man, husband, father, and community leader through his entire life. We are keenly aware of the […]