Central City News

Jason and Stephanie (Schulz) Langlois are proud to announce the birth of their second child, Peyton Patrick.  He was welcomed home by big sister, Adelais Michelle. Peyton was born Aug. 26, 2011, at 7:59 a.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed eight pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20-1/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Anna Landry of […]

CENTRAL — Dr. Tim Raborn and staff would like to invite trick-or-treaters to participate in the “Halloween Candy Buy Back Program” by bringing their excess candy to the office on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.  Dr. Raborn will purchase candy for $1 per pound.  The candy will be shipped to our troops […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, October 29 • Bow-Wow-Ween Pet Festival • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SPCA of Livingston is proud to present the 3rd Annual Bow-Wow-Ween Pet Festival featuring Scott Innes at the Train Depot in Denham Springs.  There will be vendors, photo booth, face-painting, animal balloons, […]

CENTRAL — Four weeks ago, few people gave Senate candidate Mike Mannino much chance of being elected to the State Senate against two-term State Rep. Bodi White. Political leaders from the governor to the attorney general and the sheriff endorsed White, and White’s campaign coffers swelled with contributions from most of the major PAC’s and […]

Central Will Have Two Senators, Two Representatives CENTRAL — The Central legislative delegation has undergone one major change as a result of last Saturday’s statewide election. The current delegation consists of Sen. Rob Marionneaux of Maringouin who represents the northern part of Central, Sen. Dale Erdey of Livingston, and Reps. Bodi White and Clif Richardson, […]

How Conservatives, Scotlandville Blacks Fought a Powerful Mayor-President to Give Central Right To Become a City by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — This week’s game between Central and Scotlandville got me to reminiscing about the Louisiana Constitutional Convention of 1973 and the unexpected role it played in the future of Central.  You may be surprised to learn that some key black […]

by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — Voters in Central made history last Saturday when they elected Valarie Hodges as State Representative from House District 64. A mother of three and grandmother of three others, she is the first woman elected to represent Central in the Louisiana House or Senate, since single-member districts were created. Ms. Hodges […]

31-28 OT Victory Brings Central Back from the Dead by Woody Jenkins DENHAM SPRINGS — Much to the surprise of the pundits, Central High School’s rookie football team roared back into contention for the District 4-5A championship after winning an amazing 31-28 overtime victory over Denham Springs last Friday in Yellow Jacket Town. The Central […]

CENTRAL — Most families in Central participate in Fall Festivals at local churches, instead of Halloween.  This year’s lineup of Fall Festivals is better than ever.  Last night, Galilee Baptist kicked off Fall Festival weekend.  Here’s what’s coming up between now and Monday: Friday, Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m. • Sandy Creek Baptist, 22834 Liberty Rd […]

Central Wildcats 9/2/2011 to 10/21/2011, 8 games — 4 wins, 4 losses Compiled by Tyler Wales for Central City News All games Home Away Neutral Overall record: 4-4 2-3 2-1 0-0 League: 2-1 1-1 1-0 0-0 Non-league: 2-3 1-2 1-1 0-0 Playoff: 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0     Date Game type Opponent Result Rushing leader […]