Central City News

DENHAM SPRINGS — Erica Elizabeth Amedee of Pride and Andrew Niel Barber of Central were married in a 2 p.m. ceremony May 28, 2011, at Forrest Grove Plantation.  The Rev. Dennis McAnally officiated. The bride is the daughter of Vickie and Roger Amedee of Pride.  She is the granddaughter of Jimmie Swain and the late […]

CENTRAL — Kendall Kelley Hamilton of Greenwell Springs and Joseph Goodyear Gatechair, Jr. of Baton Rouge will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at Elegant Memories in Greenwell Springs. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jerry and Mandy Hamilton of Greenwell Springs.  She is the granddaughter of Willie Mae Kelley and […]

GONZALES — Kacie Nicole Verkaik of Central and Devin Michael Burton of Zachary will be joined together in holy matrimony in a 6 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at Elegant Affairs in Gonzales.  Pastor Mark LaCour will officiate. The bride-elect is the daughter of Tim and Aileen Verkaik of Central.  She is the […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, October 1 • Denham Springs Fall Festival • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The place to be is the Denham Springs Antique District for the annual Fall Festival.  There will be over 150 booths featuring local and regional vendors showcasing their crafts, antiques, and art.  […]

CENTRAL — On Friday, Sept. 9 students, teachers, and staff at Tanglewood Elementary participated in the NFL Play 60 Back to Football Friday Health and Wellness grant opportunity.  The NFL awards 34 grants in the amount of $10,000 to elementary schools around the nation as part of their Play 60 initiative.  Each year on the […]

Country Living in the City CENTRAL — What is the role of a community newspaper when bad things happen? What are we supposed to do when tragic accidents occur and people die?  What should we do when disaster hits and there is devastation?  What should we do when serious crimes occur?  What should we do […]

CENTRAL PRIVATE fell 41-0 to Parklane Academy of McComb last Friday night at Rebel Field in Central.  Central Private beat Adams County Christian last week 27-0.  

CENTRAL — Despite a powerful offense led by junior quarterback Brett Courville, Central High dug itself a hole last Friday against Woodlawn and couldn’t get out.  Woodlawn won 41-27. Starting five sophomores, Central is young!  Coach Doug Dotson said, “This team has tremendous promise.  They are very talented.  They’re going to get better week after […]

Brian and Jessica Bailey of Zachary are proud to announce the birth of their son, Lane John-David.  He was welcomed home by big sister, Jeanne. Lane was born on June 30, 2011, at 9:02 a.m. at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary.  He weighed seven pounds, six ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents […]

CENTRAL — Chester and Agnes Guidry of Central celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. The couple was honored at a luncheon at Mike Anderson’s hosted by their two children and their spouses, Richard and Joanne Guidry of Zachary and Pat and Jessie Gill of Central. In addition to their son and […]