Central City News

The Bank of Zachary has announced the retirement of Jeree Chaney, assistant vice president and mortgage loan officer, after 28 years of service to the bank and 35 years in banking. A celebration was held at the bank’s Main office in Zachary, where Jeree was surrounded by her family, fellow employees, and members of the […]

Life Tabernacle Church, 9323 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge will host The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington March 20 to 23. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to attend and view the etched names of the 58,281 men and women who lost their lives or never […]

Former Central High head football Coach Sid Edwards was inaugurated as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish in ceremonies held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Coach Sid became the 12th Mayor-President of the parish since the office was created in the late 1940’s. He is the first Mayor-President who has been a […]

During Inauguration ceremonies for Coach Sid Edwards as the new Mayor-President, former Rep. Woody Jenkins was asked to introduce Coach Sid.  He did so in an unusual way.  He called upon men who Sid had coached or trained to be coaches and let them tell his story. WOODY JENKINS: A few months ago, Coach Sid […]

I am extremely honored and humbled for all the love and support. It would be impossible to adequately thank everyone who has been part of this. Without even attempting to do that, I want to recognize my family because they had to sacrifice the most during the election season.  I love you all so very […]

It’s axiomatic that in government personnel is policy.  No matter how good the policies may be, if the people in charge of implementing those policies are incapable, corrupt, or don’t support the policies, they are not likely to be implemented. Coach Sid Edwards, the new Mayor-President, has been deliberate about choosing the right people to […]

More than 100  residents of the new City of St. George packed the Council chamber at City Hall to voice their opposition to proposed salaries for the Mayor, Police Chief, and seven members of the City Council. The overwhelming majority of those in attendance strongly opposed the salary schedule. As introduced, it would have provided […]

The proposed St. George Home Rule Charter includes several potential benefits emphasizing efficient, localized governance, and strong public engagement.  Here are some of the pros: 1. Balanced Representation • The City Council includes both district-elected and at-large members, ensuring that local neighborhoods have representation while maintaining a citywide perspective in governance. 2. Checks and Balances […]

I am the co-incorporator of the City of St. George and Treasurer of the St. George Transition District. I am opposed to the St. George Home Rule Charter (HRC) that will be on the March 29, 2025, ballot. Let me state right at the begin- ning the four major problems with the proposed Charter: 1. […]

Qualifying will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29 to Friday, Jan. 31 for candidates in the first municipal elections to be held for the City of St. George Voters in the newly-incorporated city will go to the polls on Saturday, March 29 to elect the Mayor, Police Chief, and seven members of the St. George City […]