Central City News

90 mph on Greenwell Springs Rd. Results in Death of 16-Year-Old CENTRAL — Once again, Central’s antiquated two-lane roads, which are known for deep dropoffs on either side and no shoulders, have combined with a reckless driver to claim another innocent victim. This time it was a 16-year-old high school student, Phillip Abington of Central, the […]

CENTRAL — Central resident Mike Mannino has announced his candidacy for Senate District 6.  He is facing Rep. Bodi White, who is also seeking the Senate seat: “I am honored to announced my candidacy for Senate District 6, a newly-formed district in East Baton Rouge, St Helena, Livingston, and Tangipahoa parishes.” “A 33-year resident of […]

Editor’s Note: Phillip Abington, 16, was killed in a car accident on Greenwell Springs Road Friday night.  Last week, he turned in a paper for his junior English class at Bethany Christian School.  The subject was “Eternity.” by Phillip Abington In order for someone to be saved, he must accept Christ and be born again. […]

By Candi Lee, Central City News CENTRAL — The Central community honored the men and women who wear blue and remembered those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, in a special Blue Mass. The Mass was held at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church on Sept. 11, 2011 — 10 years from the day […]

Covenant Community Church CENTRAL — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal was in Central last Friday to honor more than 100 Baton Rouge area veterans. Jindal presented the Louisiana Veterans’ Honor Medal to each of the recipients.  Some of the veterans said it was the first time they had ever been publicly thanked for their service to […]

CENTRAL — The Central Community School Board will schedule a series of meetings to develop a five-year plan for academic facilities and finances. The school board meeting normally scheduled for Sept. 26 will not be held, in order to allow the board to begin the planning process.  The public will be invited to particpate.  Check […]

DENHAM SPRINGS — Beth Ann Kalicki of Greenwell Springs and James David Hill, Jr. of Watson will exchange vows on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Oakleigh House in Denham Springs.  Pastor Jay Coleman will officiate. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kalicki.  She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald […]

CENTRAL — Derek Babcock, calling for reform in state government, declared his candidacy for Senate District 13 at the Livingston Parish courthouse. Babcock, a 38-year-old Denham Springs resident, said he plans to be “a vocal advocate for the citizens of the 13th District.” Babcock said, “My focus will be to lower taxes, create jobs, expand […]

CENTRAL PRIVATE returned to its winning ways last Friday night with a 27-0 victory over Adams County Christian School in Natchez.  Shown is Central Private player Mason Jordan (4).  Photo by Selser Photography.  

CENTRAL — Last Friday night, the Central Wildcats held their own against the No. 1-ranked St. Thomas More Cougars.  At the beginning of the 4th quarter, Central was down only 10-0 and still in the game.  Ultimately, the Cougars’ experience wore the Wildcats down. (For Central City News photos of the Central-St. Thomas More game, […]