Central City News

The Greenwell Springs Youth Riders is a Western-style equestrian drill team with membership from ages 8 to 18 years. Founded more than 60 years ago, this organization performs at rodeos, parades and drill competitions.  This year, they celebrate the 63rd annual Pro Rodeo, May 7 and May 8 at the BREC Shady Park Arena, 7585 […]

 Gary and Marianne Chapman celebrated 60 years of marriage Saturday evening February 13, with a family gathering at the home of their oldest son, Gary Chapman Jr. in Baker.  Family was present including grandchildren Jason and Misty (Chapman) Regan, Kevin and Heather (Chapman) Accord, and great-grandchildren Nannette and Annabelle Regan and Jackson Accord.  The event […]

Central High’s Austin Reason has placed 3rd at the 48th Louisiana Classic Wrestling Tournament.   His hard work, dedication and striving to achieve new goals has gotten him to where he is today.   Austin is the first Central High senior to Place 3rd at the La Classic.    Austin will be visiting Lakeland University […]

 The Central Community School System has announced its Students of the Year. • Bellingrath Elementary Student of the Year Rilen Wilkes is in all ways an exceptional student. He loves to learn, is always kind to his peers, and works hard at all he does. His teacher said, “He is the first one to check […]

Arnold Eugene (Gene) Simmons of Baton Rouge passed away on Feb. 12, 2021 at the age of 93 with Gloria, his wife of 74 years, at his side. Gene was born in Baton Rouge to Lille and Shelton Simmons. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School where he was on the football and basketball […]

 Former Central High assistant football coach David Simoneaux has been appointed Head Football Coach at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, one of the state’s top high school programs. Simoneaux helped lead Park-view Baptist to a State Championship as a player and stayed at his alma mater as an assistant coach under Head Coach Kenny […]

Since Will Easley, one of the founding members of the Central School Board, has retired, the Central City News asked school board members he served with to recall his service on the board.  Here are some of their comments: Roxanne Atkinson, Outgoing Central School Board President I came on the school board when the Central […]

Will Easley has resigned after 14 years as a member of the Central Community School Board.  He left a legacy that can never be duplicated.  Now he said he plans to spend more time with Dot, his wife of 52 years, and his cattle. When the Central Community School System was created by a constitutional […]

Construction is well underway at Central Private School’s new campus at the corner of Joor and Gurney roads.  Head of school Robert Martin said the school is being built in three phases: Phase I – the new high school and gym, Phase II – the new elementary school and gym, and Phase III – other […]

The Governor has called an election in Central for March 20 to fill a vacancy in Central City Council District 1 left by the resignation of Aaron Moak, who was elected to the Metro Council. Tim Lazaroe was appointed by the Council to serve until the special election is held. Candidates in the election are Larazoe […]