Central City News

CENTRAL — Addressing a Town Hall meeting in Central Tuesday morning, Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) said the debt ceiling increase passed by Congress last week was completely inadequate.  He said he had predicted it would result in a credit downgrade and serious economic consequences, and it already has. Vitter said Standard & Poors had told […]

CENTRAL — He was a well-respected “true servant” who never met a stranger and had a genuinely quick smile and handshake for everyone. A native and resident of the Central community of Baton Rouge, Donald Ray passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 74, born […]

One of Central’s Most Respected, Longest Serving Elected Officials CENTRAL — More than 2,000 friends from all walks of life came to Zoar Baptist Church Monday and Tuesday to pay their respects to former Rep. Donald Ray Kennard, who was buried Tuesday afternoon. Scores of elected officials came, including Sen. David Vitter, former Gov. Kathleen Blanco, Congressman Rodney […]

CENTRAL — In 1857, there were many close knit communities in the area now known as Central.  Huge farms and public lands are shown on a map of that period.  Some of the prominent names were Evan Vaughn, Nathan Baker, William Sullivan, Peter Delorroche, Joseph Carter, Rachael Dally, William Edwards, and others.  Waterways had been […]

Lois Sternberger Blache, 84, of Greenwell Springs passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was a native of New Orleans. A memorial service was held at Miracle Place, Central on Friday, Aug. 5, conducted by Pastor Paul Pierce. She is survived by her sons, Albert N. Blache, Jr. […]

CENTRAL — Local high school reunions coming up include:   Saturday, Sept. 17 Central High Class of 1991 7 to 10 p.m. The Central High Class of 1991 will hold its 20-year reunion at The Roux House, 143 3rd Street in Baton Rouge.  Tickets are $25.  Visit www.classcreator.com/Baton-Rouge-LA-Central-1991 to register and purchase tickets.  For information, […]

Bree Ann Crawford Dennie and Tiffany Crawford are very proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Bree Ann.  She was welcome home by her big brother, Dayton Crawford. Bree was born April 26, 2011, at 1:19 p.m. and weighed nine pounds and was 20-1/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dennie and Vivian Crawford of […]

Russell Williams and Whitney Capps announce the birth of their second child, Audrey Juliette.  She was welcomed home by big brother, Samuel. Audrey was born at 10:29 a.m. March 13, 2011, at Lane Regional Medical Center weighing six pounds, 11 ounces, and 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Randall and Theresa Williams of Baton Rouge, […]

CENTRAL — Faith Ashley Weatherly and Alan Phillips, Jr., both of Central, were married Saturday, May 28, 2011, at 5:30 in the evening at Blackwater Methodist Church in Central.  Alan Phillips, Sr. officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Barry and Pam Weatherly of Central.  The groom is the son of Alan and […]

ST. GABRIEL — Courtney Lynn Strehle and Chad Thomas Langlois were married in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony March 25, 2011, at Gabriel’s House of Events.  Pastor Richie Edmonds officiated. The bride was attended by her maid of honor, Valerie Brooke Strehle and matron of honor, Lacey Ott-Procell.  Bridesmaids were Kaylyn Pomeroy, Sarah Riley, Lan Hoang, […]