Central City News

Ryan and Dixie Meador of Pride are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lillian Kay.  She was welcomed home by big brother, Lucas James. Lillian was born 8:34 a.m. on Oct. 28, 2012, at Lane Memorial.  She weighed seven pounds, two ounces, and was 19.75 inches long. Grandparents are Bobby and Wendy Meador […]

Kirk Anthony Wallace passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at his residence. He was a resident of Central and a millwright for Turner Industries. We have lost a father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.  We will miss Kirk’s beautiful smile and his humor, but are comforted in knowing that he is at peace. Kirk is […]

Joseph B. “J.B.” Blanchard, known by his friends as “J. Bonny,” passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at Harvest Manor Nursing Home.  He was 65, a resident of Central, a native of Napoleonville, and a US Army veteran. Visitation was at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, on Wednesday, Jan. 30 and on Thursday, Jan. […]

Nolan and Vicki Savoy of Greenwell Springs celebrated their 50th anniversary on Dec. 31, 2012.  They were honored at a party on Dec. 30 that was hosted by their children and spouses, Waldon and Dawn Robert of Gonzales, Dewitt and Belina Croswell of Greenwell Springs, and Aaron Savoy of Baton Rouge.  The Savoy’s grandchildren are […]

CENTRAL — Curtis and Edith Thompson of Central celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 29 at Snow’s Seafood Restaurant.  Hosts for the event were the honorees’ four children and spouses, Todd Thompson and Janice Bardsley, Darrell Thompson, Brad Thompson and Laurie Thompson, and Meleia Ott and Jimmy Ott.  Also attending were the honorees grandchildren, […]

JACKSON — Victoria Noel Crawford and Chase Jordan Weatherly, both of Central, were married Aug. 31, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Jackson Presbyterian Church in Jackson.  Caleb Crawford, brother of the bride, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Vickie Crawford of Central.  The groom is the son of Barry and Pam Weatherly […]

BATON ROUGE — Brooke Elaine Lee of Baton Rouge and Jeremy Scott Marshall of Central will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony on Friday, March 1, 2013, at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Dr. Steve and Mrs. Paddy Lee of Baton Rouge.  She is the granddaughter of Mercedes […]

BATON ROUGE — Samantha Ragusa of Greenwell Springs and Chase Jarreau of Denham Springs will marry in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Ragusa, III of Greenwell Springs.  She is the granddaughter of Patricia […]

CENTRAL — Early voting for the March 2 special election, called to fill the seat in House District 65, will be conducted at the Registrar of Voters offices beginning Saturday, Feb. 16 and continuing through Saturday, Feb. 23. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. each day. Early voting will be held at […]

These tips for getting started courtesy of Plant World, 10131 Greenwell Springs, phone 272-7144 Care and feeding of ducks and chicks. 1. Keep warm at 90 degrees.  No drafts. 2. No bathing chicks and ducks.  Need clean dry area. 3. Fresh food and water daily. 4. Handle and hold chicks and ducks very gentle. 5. […]