The fourth annual Cooking in Central campaign was a huge success! The fundraiser raised $275,000 for Central schools and our friends in St. Helena Parish. The whole city of Central gathered April 3 and 4 to laugh, dance, and of course – cook! Thanks to all the Cooking in Central board members and sponsors who made the event such a fun community... More

While it is no where near time to cut the ribbon, the buzz is getting louder about a proposed 600,000-square-foot Veterans Museum and Convention Center to be located on Denham Road in the City of Central... More

In 1982 my wife and I got the idea to go into business for ourselves. We wrote a business plan, found a couple of investors, took out a second home mortgage for startup capital and in early 1983 we formed the corporation that we ran successfully for 25 years... More

I must confess I have chocolate on the brain as I write today. Everywhere I turn I see chocolate, smell chocolate, and yes, eat chocolate. Sitting under a lamppost that strangely resembles a chocolate kiss... More

Stress and age are the leading causes of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Although high blood pressure can strike a person in any age group, older adults above the age of 60... More

Here we continue with the childhood stories of Marvin Chapman “Chappie” Morgan, and his memories of growing up in Central, in the 1940s... More

Sen. Bill Cassidy spoke at the most recent Chamber meeting. He talked about working with the post office to obtain a zip code for Central and expressed how proud he is of the progress... More