Archive | November, 2012
Brecken Patrick Chandler

Brecken Patrick Chandler

Amelia Raffety of Central and Brennan Chandler of Watson are proud to announce the birth of their son Brecken Patrick. Brecken was born on Oct. 11, 2012, at 8:57 p.m.  He weighed six pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19-3/4 inches long.  

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Holly Thompson, Scott Sanchez Will Marry at Greenwell Springs

Holly Thompson, Scott Sanchez Will Marry at Greenwell Springs

CENTRAL — Holly Ann Thompson and Scott Joseph Sanchez, both of Greenwell Springs, will marry in a 6 p.m. ceremony March 2, 2013, at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Tim and Connie Thompson of Greenwell Springs. Holly is a graduate of Starkey Academy and Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond.  She […]

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Marlana Shaffer and Pete Firmin Will Wed Jan. 25 at St. Alphonsus

Marlana Shaffer and Pete Firmin Will Wed Jan. 25 at St. Alphonsus

CENTRAL — Marlana Reneé Shaffer and Pete Joseph Firmin, both of Greenwell Springs, will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony Jan. 25, 2013, at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cheffer of Greenwell Springs.  She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent W. Bellelo […]

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State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property

State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN EAST BATON ROUGE The names listed below have been reported to the Louisiana Department of the Treasury as being persons possibly entitled to unclaimed funds subject to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 9:151-181, Uniform Unclaimed Property […]

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Race for House Seat Could Be Crowded

Race for House Seat Could Be Crowded

New Generation of Leadership Could Emerge, Seeking Seat in La. House by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — A popular Metro Councilman and a successful business owner have already thrown their hats into the ring for the seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives currently held by Rep. Clif Richardson (R-Central). Rep. Richardson has announced that he will step […]

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Central Wildcats Sweep All-District

Central Wildcats Sweep All-District

QB Brett Courville Named Offensive District 4-5A MVP CENTRAL — Coaches in District 4-5A have named six Central Wildcats to the All-District offensive team and three Wildcats to the All-District defensive team. Central quarterback Brett Courville was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player in the district. For the second straight year, Gary Triplett was named the district’s […]

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Council Adopts Alcohol Control Ordinance

Council Adopts Alcohol Control Ordinance

CENTRAL — The Central City Council unanimously adopted an Alcohol Control Ordinance at Tuesday’s Council meeting.  The ordinance provides the city’s first-ever control on the selling and dispensing of alcoholic beverages. Central incorporated as a city on July 11, 2005, and the Parish ABC Board has enforced parishwide alcohol ordinances in the City of Central […]

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Christmas Parade: New Route Down Joor from Hooper to Lovett

Christmas Parade: New Route Down Joor from Hooper to Lovett

10 a.m. Start For Saturday’s Annual Event CENTRAL — Central will celebrate the 26th Annual “Christmas in Central” Parade and Festival Nov. 30 through Dec. 2.  The highlight of the event will be the City of Central Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, which will roll out of the Zoar Baptist Church parking lot at 10 a.m. on […]

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Central Wildcats’ End of Season Statistics

Thanks to Tyler Wales for his work throughout the 2012 Wildcat season to compile and organize this information. CENTRAL — Here are the Central High School Wildcats’ end-of-season statistics, as compiled by Tyler Wales: Central Wildcats 9/1/2012 to 11/16/2012, 12 games — 10 wins, 2 losses All games Home Away Neutral Overall record: 10-2 7-1 […]

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What’s Happening Around Central

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, November 24 • Computer Class • 10 a.m. Introduction to the Internet will be held at the Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Rd.  Learn how to navigate the Internet for fun and research.  For information, call 274-4450. Saturday, November 24 • Kicking […]

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