Central City News

CENTRAL — The Pick 12 Football Contest has begun at Oak Point Fresh Market.  Win a $50 gift certificate and a chance at a Giant 55″ Color HDTV to watch the SuperBowl. 1) Grab a copy of the Central City News and clip out the Contest Entry Form in the Oak Point Fresh Market ad […]

CENTRAL — No time to get to the store to pick up the latest edition of the Central City News?  No problem!  It’s right here on the web — the full print edition, with every page, every story, and every ad just like you’ll find it in the hard copy.  To view the Aug. 25, […]

With 66+ Percent Of  Louisianians Overweight, Here Is Straight Talk About Your Health by Coach Sid Edwards, Central schools athletic director CENTRAL — America faces a health crisis, and my experience as a coach and now athletic director for Central’s schools has shown me that Central is very much part of this health crisis. Just a few weeks ago, […]

CENTRAL — Central native Valarie Hodges has announced her candidacy for State Representative from House District 64, which is 55 percent in Livingston, 35 percent in Central, and the remainder in Zachary, Brownsfield, and Pride. Valarie Hodges’ husband, Leland Hodges, is also a Central native.  Her mother was the sister of Sterling Kennard, the father […]

1/2-Cent Sales Tax Would Expire When New Middle School Has Been Paid For by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — On May 2, 2009, voters in Central went to the polls and approved three new taxes to pay for new school facilities. Now school board member Will Easley, who authored the tax proposals, says a technical error in one […]

Wildcats Ready For Competition This Friday Night by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — Central High head coach Doug Dotson believes he will know a lot more about his 2011 Wildcat team after this Friday night’s scrimmage against Thibodaux High School. The scrimmage will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Wildcat Stadium, and will have a game atmosphere. “I […]

CENTRAL — Local businesswoman Jennifer Courville has acquired Claire Marie’s, which is located at 14409 Wax Road in Central. Claire Marie’s is a boutique, which offers clothing and accessories, including jewelry, shoes, and belts. She purchased Claire Marie’s from Sandy Antoon, who started the shop in 2005. Jennifer Courville also owns the Merle Norman shop […]

Heath and Julia (Mott) Starns of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son, Grady James. Grady was born May 17, 2011, at 11:20 a.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed seven pounds, two ounces, and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Gary and Gigi Starns of Central and the late James Mott […]

Trent and Janee (Wilson) Allen are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Jude Morrison.  He was welcomed home by proud big sister, Parker Ann. Jude was born at Woman’s Hospital on June 13, 2011, at 9:53 p.m.  He weighed seven pounds, 11.4 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Janice […]

Jeff and Romy Messer are proud to announce the birth of their second son, James Ryan.  He was welcomed home by his brother, Jarred Randall. James was born March 29, 2011, at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed seven pounds and 3.7 ounces. Proud grandparents are Randy and Judy Messer of Central.  Great-grandmothers are Mary Jo Messer […]