Central City News

BATON ROUGE – Newly-elected Sixth District Congressman Garret Graves reported on his first 100 days in office at the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge meeting last Tuesday at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. Here are some of his remarks: •Congress is making some limited progress on the budget.  The Obama administration budget was $500 […]

BATON ROUGE – Attorney General Buddy Caldwell, who is expecting a spirited challenge this fall from fellow Republican Jeff Landry, made no apologies in defending his conservative credentials at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon May 12 at Café Américain in Baton Rouge. Caldwell outlined his work in defense of traditional marriage, the right to life, […]

CENTRAL – James Pursifull was born to a missionary family in Mexico.  He was raised on faith and commitment.  Today, he and his wife Jessica have plenty of both, as they raise their eight children, and as many as three foster children at any one time. Their older children have been role models at Central High. […]

BAKER – The 103rd graduating class of Central High School walked across the stage at Bethany Church May 15 and received their diplomas. More than 3,500 family and friends were in attendance.  The program included: •Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Colby Novo, Senior Class vice president •Welcome by Senior Class president James Schopp •Salutatorian […]

CENTRAL — More than 1,200 people gathered at Life Tabernacle Church on Hooper Road during Super Sunday services.  The church has grown by leaps and bounds since it began its bus ministry to young people in the inner city of Baton Rouge.  A three-month Bible course provides youngsters the fundamentals of Christ’s message and hope for […]

CENTRAL – As recently as the 1940’s, home births were quite common in Central.  Today, they are a rarity.  When they do occur, it is usually as a result of a couple’s conscious decision, and they often have a mid-wife present to help. But last Saturday, Polly Prestridge Cottano found herself thrust into the position […]

READ CENTRAL CITY NEWS FOR JUNE 2015 TOP STORIES IN CENTRAL CITY NEWS: • Baby Delivered at Home: Grandma Took Charge; Now Mom and Baby Are Doing Just Fine • Meet the Pursifulls: They Have Eight Children, Four of Whom Are Adopted, and Helped Raise 42 Foster Children • 3,500 People Packed Central Graduation Ceremony: […]

READ CENTRAL WILDCAT FOR MAY 2015 — Read these stories: • Academic All-Stars Honored: Students in Grades 5-12 Feted at Banquet at CMS • Graduation Friday at Bethany Church in Baker • Top Students in Each Class Honored at CHS Exceeding Expectations Awards Program • Photo Albums of Students Honored • Volleyball Tryouts May 20-21 • […]

The 57th Annual Greenwell Springs Youth Riders Rodeo was held May 1 and 2 at the BREC Shady Park arena in Greenwell Springs. Spectators enjoyed calf roping, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding events under clear skies. Children in the audience were encouraged to participate in fun events such as “needle in the haystack,” […]

Central Veterans Helping Veterans are collecting items for the Veterans Home in Jackson. They are in need of T-Shirts sizes medium, large and extra large, crew length socks, belts in sizes 36-38, 42-44, 46-48, and 40-50, pull-on pants in sizes large, extra large and extra extra large, cotton lounge pants/pajama pant and spray deodorant. If you […]