Owen Prestridge Celebrates 80th Birthday

10 May 2011

Submitted by Polly Cottano The family and friends of Owen B. Prestridge Sr. honored him on his 80th birthday with a BBQ at his home on Lovett Road.  The event was attended by nearly 100 guests, including his seven children, pictured above.

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Lauren Patterson & Scott Albertson to Exchange Vows in Baton Rouge

09 May 2011

Submitted by Jennifer Patterson Lauren Chaleigh Patterson of Zachary and Scott Douglas Albertson of Baton Rouge will marry in a 1 pm ceremony on Saturday, June 4th, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Baton Rouge Temple. The bride-elect is the daughter of Paul and Jennifer Patterson of Zachary.  She is the [...]

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Magnolia Bridge Replacement Project Update

09 May 2011

Submitted by Rep. Clif Richardson's Office Crews are currently hauling embankment and driving piles, which act as a support for the bridge. They are also forming and pouring caps to be placed on top of the piles to form bents. These bents will allow crews to place girders, which are currently being casted. To date crews [...]

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Central Selected as Part of Louisiana Development Ready Communities Program

09 May 2011

Press Release from Louisiana Economic Development Program to strengthen the economic competitiveness of Louisiana municipalities BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Economic Development recently selected eight communities to complete an intensive eight-month program that will help prepare each community to effectively compete with out-of-state communities for good jobs, business development projects and capital investment. "While LED [...]

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Tuesday’s City Council Meeting Agenda

09 May 2011

From the Central government website I. Preliminary Business (1) Call to Order (2) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (3) Roll Call (4) Approval of minutes from the April 26, 2011 and May 3, 2011 council meetings. II. Unfinished Business None III. New Business 1) Mayor’s report and presentations. 2) Report from Councilman Messina concerning recognition [...]

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Tonight’s School Board Meeting Agenda

08 May 2011

AGENDA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING May 9, 2011 6:00 PM Kristenwood Catering and Reception 14025 Greenwell Springs Road Central, LA 1. Call to Order 2. Prayer 3. Pledge 4. Roll Call 5. Recognitions 6. To consider approval of the minutes of the April 18, 2011 Regular School Board Meeting and the minutes of the April 21, [...]

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MADD Walk Saturday in Memory of Ramie Renee’ Martinez

06 May 2011

This Saturday, there will be a walk for Mothers Against Drunk Driving at BREC’s Forest Community Park. Community members will be walking in memory of Ramie Renee’ Martinez, a young Central area resident who was hit by a drunk driver. Registration will begin tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM, the opening ceremony will start at 8:30, [...]

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MADD Walk Saturday in Memory of Ramie Renee’ Martinez

06 May 2011

This Saturday, there will be a walk for Mothers Against Drunk Driving at BREC’s Forest Community Park. Community members will be walking in memory of Ramie Renee’ Martinez, who passed away last year when she was hit by a drunk driver. Registration will begin tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM, the opening ceremony will start at [...]

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Zoar Car & Bike Show Saturday

06 May 2011

Submitted by Zoar Baptist Church     The 9th Annual Zoar Car & Bike Show is happening this Saturday, May 7th at Zoar Baptist Church (corner of Hooper & Joor Road).  This event is sponsored by the Zoar Men’s Ministry.  The show is open to all classes.  Pre-register your vehicle at the discounted rate of $15 [...]

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St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Distributes Easter Baskets to Area Residents

06 May 2011

      Our St. Alphonsus St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, distributed handmade Easter Baskets containing Household Items and Toiletries to many of the clients who are served by the pantry. The school children of St. Alphonsus contributed the items. Coordinating was Karen Graves who is a member of the St. Alphonsus, St. Vincent De [...]

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