Central City News

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge After eight years of Democratic rule, which brought massive violations of civil liberties, illegal lockdowns, an unprecedented economic slowdown, and a disturbing rise in crime, Louisiana voted overwhelmingly for conservative change in the Oct 14 primary.   Republican Attorney Gen. Jeff Landry won 52 percent […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge When Sharon Weston Broome was elected Mayor-President in 2016 over Sen. Bodi White, the Baton Rouge Advocate declared, “The Red Stick has turned blue.”  The end is near for Republicans, they said. Many were expecting a Democratic sweep in the next few elections, and yet […]

Central general contractor Brandon Ivey describes himself as a staunch conservative who stands for Christian values, the right to life, constitutional carry, and traditional marriage. However, he also sees himself as a job creator, having created hundreds of jobs in Baton Rouge and Central.  Ivey, Central High Class of 1999, believes his role as former […]

 Central attorney Lauren Ventrella is proud to be a 4th generation Central resident and grateful to Sen. Bodi White for his support and guidance in her race for State Representative. The connection between Sen. White and Ms. Ventrella goes back to her grandparents, Joe Chemin, 89, and JoAnn Chemin, 86, who accompanied Bodi’s parents when […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge As the statewide elections draw to a close Nov. 18, attention will turn to next year’s elections for Mayor-President and Metro Council in East Baton Rouge Parish.  Our parish faces many critical issues.   Here is a 10-Point Plan to save East Baton Rouge Parish […]

Ailynn Macy Fresina of Central, the daughter of Tony and Brittney Fresina and a 2023 Central High School graduate, has been crowned Miss Louisiana Christian University 2024.  Ailynn is 18 and currently attending Louisiana Christian University, formerly Louisiana College, as a freshman. She competed in Interview, Talent, Physical Fitness, and On Stage Questions.  The Miss […]

The Governor of Louisiana tried everything he could to put Rev. Tony Spell in jail and close his church.  The Mayor-President told people not to go there.  The police chief arrested him on trumped up charges.  The media of the nation and the world vilified him as a menace to public health and a murderer.  […]

ARCHIE LEO MCCLURE, SR. is now officially a Wildcat! Coach McClure was inducted into the Central High School Hall of Fame for his legendary coaching and work in the Central community in youth sports. Archie McClure graduated from Istrouma High School in 1951 and served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1954 before serving […]

The Central High School Class of 1963 celebrated its 60th class reunion at Duke’s Seafood and Steakhouse in Watson.  Central’s Class of 1963 was known as “The Golden Class,” since they were Central’s 50th class to graduate. The yearbook for 1963 included lots of history to celebrate the 50th graduation milestone.  There were 67 graduates.  […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge After eight years of Democratic rule under Gov. John Bel Edwards, Louisiana politics seems to be in the midst of a dramatic turn.  If polling is correct, Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry, and Democratic Secretary of Transportation and Development Shawn Wilson will end up in […]