Central City News

John and Barbara Culmone of Greenwell Springs celebrated their 50th anniversary on Nov. 28, 2013, with a traditional family dinner. The couples five children and their spouses, Joey and Tammy Culmone, Sheri and David Lindsey, Michael and Angela Culmone, Bobby and Traci Culmone, Johnny and Melissa Culmone along with their nine grandchildren and one great […]

Former presidential candidate Herman Cain will headline the 2014 Campaign Kickoff for Congressional Candidate Paul Dietzel at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17.  Dietzel is running for the open 6th congressional district seat currently held by U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy. The event is free at The Renaissance, 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard.

Thousands of supporters of the right to life are expected to gather at 12 noon on Saturday, Jan. 18 for the annual Louisiana Life March from the Old State Capitol to the new State Capitol.  The event is sponsored by the Catholic bishops, the Louisiana Baptist Convention, and other pro-life organizations.

A new cruise ship is sailing out of New Orleans.  The Serenade of the Seas left on its first voyage from Louisiana on Saturday, Dec. 28.  The 10-year-old vessel just completed a $58 million revocation and is in “like new” condition. The ship, which left with 2,436 passengers, offers a new route as well — […]

Read the October 2013 print edition of A+PEL Today, the official publication of the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. Click https://www.louisianapelican.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/A+PEL-TODAY-Oct-2013-SMALLEST.pdf

Central High senior Korie Melancon was named 2013 Homecoming Queen.  She is shown with her parents, Ty and Kama Melancon.

For the 9th year, Wayne and Diane Leader are inviting Central residents to visit their home at 12414 Hooper Road during the holidays.  Attractions include a giant Christmas tree, fabulous decorations, and much more.  Visiting 5 to 10 p.m., Thursdays to Sundays, through Dec. 23.

ST. ALPHONSUS — Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Church in Central visiting St. Alphonsus Church in Rome, Italy, during tour.

“LIVES THAT WILL NEVER RUST” The remarkable love story of Col. James Hamilton Beard and his family — Hero at the Battle of Mansfield — Last major Confederate victory by Danny Brown (Softcover: $12; Oct. 16, 2013) BIC Media Solutions, a sister company of BIC Alliance, “LIVES THAT WILL NEVER RUST” is the true story […]

BATON ROUGE HIGH GRADUATE: ONE OF MOST DECORATED PILOTS of the Vietnam War.  Col. Gordon Jenkins, 1960 graduate of Baton Rouge High and 1965 graduate of LSU, flew more than 140 combat missions over North Vietnam and was honored with two Silver Stars, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 15 Air Medals.  He flew the F-105 […]