Central City News

by Woody Jenkins BATON ROUGE — In 1989, Duke Landry of Don’s Seafood shucked two dozen oysters in 2 minutes, 20 seconds — an all-time national record that still stands — on his way to winning one of four U.S. titles at the National Oyster-Shucking Championships in Lexington Park, Maryland. Now Landry, a familiar face […]

[Editor’s Note: On Sept. 22, 2011, the Central City News published an article entitled, “BREC Park: A Closer Look at Land Deal at Lovett and Hooper Roads,” in which we chronicled the acquisition, sale, and development of the proposed BREC Sports Park in Central. Rep. Bodi White, E. Gordon Rogillio, and Brandon Rogillio formed a […]

CENTRAL PRIVATE fell 46-22 to Bowling Green last Friday night at Rebel Field in Central.  Pictured are (left to right) Kyle Blackburn (8), Lance Wicker (84), Mason Jordan (4), and Luke Fryoux (10).  The Rebels take on Trinity Episcopal in Natchez Friday night.  

CENTRAL — Central had an important, come-from-behind 34-19 victory over traditional rival Catholic High last Friday night at Memorial Stadium. The Wildcats return home at 7 p.m. this Friday for a game against St. Amant at Wildcat Stadium. Central coach Doug Dotson said the win over Catholic definitely provided a “shot in the arm” for […]

Mark and Lisa (Morris) Arzymanow are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Kate.  She was welcomed home by big brother, Ethan. Emma was born on May 25, 2011, at 10:07 a.m. at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas.  She weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20.25 inches long. Proud grandparents are […]

Jeremy and Trudi (Schulingkamp) Daigle are proud to announce the birth of their second child, Callie Faith.  She was welcomed home by big brother, Justin Cole. Callie was born at Woman’s Hospital on Aug. 3, 2011, at 3:53 a.m.  She weighed four pounds, 4.5 ounces, and was 17.75 inches long. Proud grandparents are James and […]

Brad and Michelle (Eldridge) Pine are proud to announce the birth of their son, Noah Bradley.  He was welcomed home by big sister, Lily Monroe. Noah was born at the Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet on May 2, 2011, at 10:07 p.m.  He weighed eight pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are […]

Gregg and Tammy (Tate) Vanveckhoven are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Rose. Abigail was born May 5, 2011, at 4:42 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  She weighed eight pounds, 2.9 ounces, and was 20.75 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jesse and Phyllis Tate of Central, Larry and Marlene Cook of Denham Springs, […]

Christy Roe and Dennis Valladares are proud to announce the birth of their son, Mason Ross. Mason was born on June 28, 2011, at 4:21 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20.25 inches long. Proud grandparents are Chip and Karen Roe of Central and Delia Valladares of Danli, Honduras. […]

Luke and Marissa Rasch are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Grace. Emma was born Aug. 4, 2011, at 7:35 a.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  She weighed seven pounds, two ounces, and 19.5 inches long.