Central City News

The three Republican candidates running in the special election to fill the vacancy from House District 66 disagree on some key issues (see chart at right). But they agree on the vast majority of issues. An analysis of questionnaires filed by candidates Buddy Amoroso, Rick Bond, and Darrell Ourso with the East Baton Rouge Republican […]

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has endorsed Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso in his bid to win a seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives in a special election in House District 66 on Feb. 21. The election was called by House Speaker Chuck Kleckly to fill a vacancy left by the resignation […]

The three Republicans competing in a special election for House District 66 debated the issues before the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso, Baton Rouge attorney Rick Bond, and former Metro Councilman and banker Darrell Ourso outlined their platforms and answered questions from […]

Istrouma High grads led by Central City Councilman Wayne Messina are trying to raise $3,500 to help save the statue of Istrouma’s mascot, the legendary Nawaganti. The Class of 1964 presented the statue to the school 50 years ago, and it held a place of honor in the lobby at the school’s entrance for all […]

Here are stories from the files of the Central City News and The Leader over the past 10 years.  To do your own research, go to www.CentralCityNews.net.  Access to the private files of the newspaper is free and provided as a public service by Central City News. 10 Years Ago Central Rallies for Incorporation (Feb. […]

On Saturday, Jan. 24, more than 2,500 pro-life supporters rallied for the unborn at the Greek Theater on the LSU campus. Then they marched to the LSU Assembly Center where they joined 2,500 other Christians who were involved in an all-day prayer rally sponsored by Gov. Jindal. On the way, pro-life marchers were confronted by about 200 […]

In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: “Do you believe in life after delivery?” The other replied, “Why, of course! There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later.” “Nonsense” said the first. “There is no life after delivery. What […]

Central Mayor Jr. Shelton gave his first annual State of the City address last week, and all of the major news media in Baton Rouge were there to cover the story including the Advocate, Times-Picayune, Business Report, WAFB-TV, and WBRZ-TV. Here are some of the major points Mayor Shelton made: • Central is a land […]

On January 14, seven students from Tanglewood and Central Intermediate were recognized by Raising Cane’s in Central. The most improved student from each grade level was chosen for the program called “Raising Grades with Raising Cane’s”. The seven students, along with a family member, were invited to Raising Cane’s for a free lunch and recognition […]

More than 5,000 Christians brought a message of faith, hope, love, and reconciliation to the LSU campus on Saturday, Jan. 24.  Two different events took place simultaneously.  But before noon, the two merged to become  one of the largest Christian gatherings in the history of LSU. The peaceable event contrasted with the threats being made […]