Central City News

Friday, October 21, 2011 (07:00 PM) League game at Denham Springs High School Compiled by Tyler Wales for the Central City News Central Wildcats 31, DSHS Yellow Jackets 28 Score by quarter 1 2 3 4 OT1 Total Central Wildcats 14 0 0 14 3 31 DSHS Yellow Jackets 6 7 8 7 0 28 […]

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 On the Ballot in Central Governor Tara Hollis D Bobby Jindal R Scott Lewis Libertarian — and 7 others — Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne R Billy Nungesser R Secretary of State Tom Schedler R Jim Tucker R Agriculture Belinda Alexandrenko Reform Jamie LaBranche D Mike Strain R Insurance Jim Donelon R […]

CENTRAL — Central voters will help choose two senators and one state representative in this Saturday’s election.  All of the candidates are Republicans.  They are: House District 64 — (No incumbent) Title company owner Barry Elkins and businesswoman Valarie Hodges.  The district includes the northern part of Central plus the Watson area of Livingston.  It […]

Mannino Family Alarmed at Invasion of Property CENTRAL — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office is investigating trespassing, vandalism, a threat, and malicious mischief which apparently occurred Monday night at Deep South Choppers, 12249 Greenwell Springs Rd. One or more individuals entered an unlocked paint shop and spray-painted a threat, profanity and an anti-Italian […]

CENTRAL — The Central High Wildcats had one of their best games of the season last Friday night, defeating Walker 54-15. Now Coach Doug Dotson’s team must win three straight in order to have a chance to return to the state playoffs.  The Wildcats travel to Denham Springs Friday night for a match that is […]

CENTRAL — Fall events coming up in and around Central: October 24 through 31 • Pumpkin Carving Contest Health Care Options, Inc. is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest.  Carve a pumpkin for a good cause and support the Breast Cancer Foundation and HCO Hospice program.  Donation is $10.  Pumpkins will be judged on […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, October 22 • Central Area Horse Show • 10 a.m. The Central Area Horse Show, sponsored by the Deep South Stock Horse Show Association, will be held at the Shady Park Arena on Greenwell Springs Road.  Judged and timed events in four age groups.  Beginners […]

CENTRAL — House District 64 candidates Barry Elkins and Valarie Hodges have received the following endorsements: Barry Elkins House District 64 • East Baton Rouge Republican Party • LOGPAC – Louisiana Oil & Gas Association • EASTPAC – East Political Action Council – Louisiana Association of Business and Industry • AGRIPAC – Agricultural Political Action […]

Neill and Kelly Raney are proud to announce the birth of their son, Preston Christopher. Preston was born Sept. 30, 2011.  He weighed eight pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Sam and Karen Raney and Bruce and Darlene Eckert.  

Lauren and Keith Griffis are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jordan Allen. Jordan was born July 31, 2011, at 4:12 a.m. at Oschner Medical Center.  He weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Shane and Jeanette Pourciau of Libery, Miss. and Bruce and Evelyn Griffis of […]