Martin Albert Gehling, V Welcomed by Parents Sarah and Martin Gehling, IV

27 June 2011

Submitted by Sarah Gehling     Martin Albert Gehling, V “Marty” was born on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 19.75 inches long. Proud parents are Martin Gehling, IV and Sarah (Naul) Gehling  of Central. Marty was welcomed home by big sister Ruby. Grandparents are Bernie and [...]

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Tuesday’s City Council Meeting Agenda

27 June 2011

From the City of Central website City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, June 28th at Kristenwood at 6 PM I. Preliminary Business (1) Call to Order (2) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (3) Roll Call (4) Approval of minutes from the June 14, 2011 council meeting. II. Unfinished Business None III. New Business 1) Mayor’s [...]

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Tyler Perkins & Jay Nelson Compete in SCORE Baja 500

24 June 2011

  Jay & Tyler with their Jeep     The 43rd annual SCORE Baja 500 was held in Ensenada, Baja Mexico on June 4th. Two of Centrals own, Tyler Perkins (BR firefighter) and Jay Nelson (EBR Sheriff) have dreamed of traveling to the deserts of Baja to compete in the 500 mile off road international event. [...]

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Bluegrass Gospel Memorial Concert This Saturday at Blackwater UMC

24 June 2011

    There will be bluegrass gospel singing this Saturday, June 25th  featuring Kenneth, Chris, and Brian Compton.  This memorial concert is open to members of the community who would like to attend.  The concert begins at 6 p.m. in the Blackwater Methodist Church sanctuary on Blackwater Road.  This event is a memorial concert in memory [...]

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Raising Cane’s Sponsoring School Supply Drive for Central Schools

24 June 2011

Submitted by Raising Cane’s Manager Brad Pine     Raising Cane’s puts on a school supply drive every year for local schools.  “Stuff the Bus” is the name of the event.  It will run from next Wednesday, June 29th through July 20th.  All of the supplies that are dropped off at the Central Raising Cane’s will [...]

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Jeremy Dailey: Anointed and Charismatic

24 June 2011

By DeeDee Dupree     Equally talented as well as endearing, Jeremy Dailey shines and radiates on stage each Sunday at GSBC. He leads the praise and worship, always with a smile and sometimes with a very red face as he belts out songs of praise alongside the GSBC Choir and Orchestra.        He was born [...]

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Central Thruway Bid Summary

24 June 2011

From the City of Central     DOTD opened bids on June 15, 2011 for the Central Thruway Paving (Frenchtown Rd to Greenwell Springs Rd).  There were seven bidders on the project.  The low bid was submitted by Gilchrist Construction Co.LLC in the amount of $3,238,737.16.  The estimated cost of the project was $4,634,992.18.  This project [...]

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Central Speaks with the Mayor

24 June 2011

An Interview with Mayor Mac Watts     IBTS, our new City Services provider, will begin full operations in eight days.  Will everything be ready to go? IBTS will be ready.  We had a transition meeting last week and in our staff meeting this morning we went over pending work orders.  We are down to 29 [...]

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Central Youth Form Amite River Preservation Association

23 June 2011

By Mia Freneaux Above: Cole Sevario, Jacob Venable, Cade Sevario, Grant Venable, Matthew Venable, Richard Venable.  Not pictured: Drew Sevario and Elizabeth DeLee     The smooth green water glides by like silk, so clear it is easy to see the pebbly river bottom.  In the bow, 17 year old Jake points to a turtle sunning [...]

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CAPA Corner: Words of Encouragement from the Central Area Pastors Association

23 June 2011

    Dads we have a job to do. It’s the most important job that we will ever do. It’s not a job that pays money, offers opportunity for advancement, or provides a tangible retirement but it is the most important any way – it’s the job of being a father.     What do we do [...]

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