Central City News

If personal contact and door-to-door campaigning are keys to success in local politics, Dr. Kim Fralick should be a shoo-in to be elected to one of five seats on the Central City Council this Saturday. The petite Central veterinarian says she has knocked on more than 4,800 doors, leaving most of her competitors far behind [...]

In a few short months, Council candidate John Vance has gone from being virtually unknown to a serious contender for one of five seats on the Central City Council in this Saturday’s municipal election. With an outstanding military career as an Army helicopter pilot and plant manager for a major production facility, Vance moved to [...]

SHANE EVANS Candidate for City Council Dear Citizens of the City of Central, As I was encouraged by friends and family so many months ago to embark on this new and daunting journey into public service through politics, I promised myself, my family and you that I would remain independent. I promised a positive campaign [...]

City Councilman Wayne Messina has been putting up unusual but very constructive signs during his campaign for reelection.  The signs remind motorists to drive safely.  They say, “Drive Like Your Kids Live Here.  Compliments of Wayne Messina.” Central has a large number of traffic fatalities, especially involving young people.

The right to vote is a right bought by the blood of our ancesters — men and women who believed in our country enough to risk and ultimately sacrifice their lives for our country and the principles it stands for, such as free elections. At every election, I am amazed to see the people who [...]

Voters in Central will go to the polls Saturday to elect a new Mayor, Police Chief, and five members of the Central City Central. Incumbent Mayor Mac Watts, Police Chief Doug Browning, and Councilmen Tony LoBue and Louis DeJohn are not seeking reelection. A runoff in the Council races will be held May 3 if [...]

Growing up in South Louisiana comes with certain expectations when you travel to other parts of the world. We strive to treat our guests with “Southern hospitality,” making sure they eat good food, experience the local culture, and have a good time doing it. Having been to 15 different countries all over the world, I [...]

Greenwell Springs Baptist Church has polled candidates for Mayor, Police Chief, and City Council on key issues facing Central and released the results. One candidate, Dr. Kim Fralick, said she inadvertently failed to answer the question on gun control and licensing.  She said she is strongly opposed to additional gun control. Another candidate, Mayor Pro [...]

TOP STORIES IN CENTRAL CITY NEWS: • 2014 Central Election Guide: April 5 Municipal Election • Shelton Mayoral Bid Takes High Road, Stresses City’s Economic Development • Voters Revolt Against Negative Campaign, Say ‘Keep It Positive If You Want to Win’ • Debate Scandal: Candidate Wrote Some of Debate Questions Click here: http://centralcitynews.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/CCN-3-20-14-SMALL1.pdf • CPA Board [...]

When Dave Freneaux announced his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Central on Aug. 22, 2013, he emphasized that he was a CPA.  During his campaign, he referred to himself as a CPA and at other times referred to himself as an “Inactive CPA.”  He also allowed himself to be called a CPA in [...]