Central City News

 The Central High Wildcats are off to a fast start with high-scoring victories in the jamboree, a 28-6 win over Livonia, and the first game of the year, a 50-7 victory over Mentorship Academy. Central coach Sid Edwards was beaming this week over the start of the season but even more because of his new […]

 Before qualifying began, political pundits said the election of two new District Court judges from the northern district of the parish (Baker, Central, and Zachary) would go strictly down racial lines, creating a virtual dead heat that could go either way. Now that qualifying is closed and candidates are out there campaigning, something rather unexpected […]

Qualifying ended Aug. 8 for the Oct. 12 election. In parishwide races, Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, a Republican, is favored over his two Democratic opponents, Carlos Jean and Mark Milligan. Assessor Brian Wilson, a Republican, has drawn a challenge from Democrat Jonathan Holloway, Sr. Clerk of Court Doug Welborn, a Republican and former Metro Councilman from […]

While Sheriff Sid Gautreaux was at the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office to qualify for reelection, the Sheriff granted the Central City News an informal interview while doing his qualifying paperwork. His wife Suzi and Clerk of Court Doug Welborn participated in the interview. CCN: Sheriff, you might be able to solve […]

In 2012, a handful of small business owners created the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish. It was intended to be a conservative, free enterprise voice for small business owners throughout the parish. Today, more than 300 small business owners participate in the activities of the ChamberEBR. The “new” Chamber has often found […]

The Central City News published by Community Press, LLC, once again dominated the Better Newspaper Awards competition conducted by the 110 newspapers of the Louisiana Press Association. The newspaper won 19 first-place awards in competition with community newspapers across Louisiana. Central City News editor Woody Jenkins said, “It is gratifying to be honored by our […]

Brandon and Jaime (Guidry) Melancon are proud to announce the birth of their second daughter, Sadie James Melancon.   Sadie James arrived July 26, 2019, at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge at 6:40 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces andwas  21.5 inches long.   Sadie James was welcomed by proud big sister Amelia Rose, […]

Shane and Lindsey Liles are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Myra Ann Liles.  She arrived at 7:06 a.m. on July 12, 2019, at Woman’s Hospital.  She weighed 6 pounds and 15 ounces and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed by big sisters Nora and Clara. Proud grandparents are Al and Kaye […]

Isaiah Jeffery Andries started in Cub Scouts as a Wolf Scout 11 years ago in 2008, when he was in 2nd grade, becoming a Bear Scout in 3rd grade, and then a Webelos his 4th and 5th grade years.  He crossed the bridge earning his Arrow of Light rank and preceded into Boy Scouts in […]

Dear Editor, The Central City News under the leadership of its editor Woody Jenkins had a significant part in creating the City of Central and the Central Community School System.  I agree with you (City of Central Founder Looks Back, CCN, July 25, 2019) that a hardy band of Central residents led by Russell Starns […]