Central City News

Widely Different Concepts of What Constitutes a City by Woody Jenkins, Editor SOUTHEAST — As the residents of Southeast Baton Rouge weigh the pros and cons of incorporation, it is important to note that the concept of what constitutes a “municipality” or a “city” can mean very different things, depending on how and when it […]

Ella Louise Blanchard “A truly good wife is the most precious treasure a man can find!  Her husband depends on her, and she never lets him down.  She is good to him every day of her life.”  Proverbs 31:10-12 Louise, beloved wife of Vernon Blanchard, Jr., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus […]

Rhett and Courtney (Ford) Lormand of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son Colt Browning. Colt was born March 25, 2013, at Woman’s Hospital at 6:52 p.m.  He weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces, and 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dave and Anne Matlock of Central, George Lormand of Hall Summit, and […]

Robbie and Dena Kleinpeter of Central are proud to announce the birth of their twin sons, Bo and Brock.  They were welcomed home by big sister, Mikayla. Bo David was born March 29, 2013, at 3:14 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed six pounds, one ounce, and was 19.5 inches long.  Brock Robert Kleinpeter was […]

JD and Katalynn (Creel) Badeaux of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son, Parker David.  He was welcomed home by big brother, Noah James. Parker was born March 28, 2013, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center on Bluebonnet.  He weighed eight pounds, five ounces, and was 19.75 inches long. Proud grandparents are […]

BATON ROUGE — Ashley Nelson and Carl Tingle were married May 4, 2013, at Ashley Manor in Baton Rouge.  The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Jay Coleman of Journey Church in Central. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Nelson of Greenwell Springs.  She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and […]

PUNTA CANTA — Anthony and Amelia Pecoraro of Pride celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a second honeymoon to Punta Canta. They celebrated with a small family dinner at Mansur’s given by their children and spouses, Wayne Pecoraro, Annette and David Chauvin, Barbara and Brian Lively, and Vicki and Craig Taylor. They have eight grandchildren, […]

CENTRAL — Holly Ann Thompson and Scott Joseph Sanchez, both of Baton Rouge, were married in a 6 p.m. ceremony March 2, 2013, at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church.  Rev. Dennis Terry officiated. The bride is the daughter of Tim and Connie Thompson of Greenwell Springs.  She is the granddaughter of Ann Lewis Blanton, the late […]

ST. FRANCISVILLE — Lacy Lynn Cavalier of Zachary and Jared Colt Modica of Covington were married in a 5 p.m. ceremony March 23, 2013, at Live Oak Plantation at St. Francisville.  Ron Lowery officiated. The bride is the daughter of Kim and Warren Cavalier, Jr. of Zachary.  She is the granddaughter of Vergie and Harold […]

PLAQUEMINE — Alise Borruano of Plaquemine and Darrell Ashford, Jr. of Central will marry in a 1 p.m. ceremony on Aug. 3, 2013, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine. The bride-elect is the daughter of Susie and Angelo Borruano, Jr. of Plaquemine.  She is the granddaughter of the late Angelina and Joseph […]