Central City News

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 […]

November  9 Veterans Service First Penecostal Church The First Pentecostal Church, 1020 South Range Ave in Denham Springs, (across from Walmart).  will hold a special veterans service 9:45 a.m. to 12 noon. Speakers include Pastor Wm. Ray Johnson, Col. Rob Maness, Mayor Jimmy Durbin, and other guests. November 23 Gospel Singing Magnolia Methodist Church Magnolia […]

Voters in the City of Central will help elect five district, juvenile, and family court judges in the election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.  Many of the candidates participated in a Judicial Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge, a small business chamber. In four instances, incumbent judges are being challenged for […]

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has endorsed three candidates running for reelection to the Central Community School Board: • Will Easley, Dist. 4 • Ruby Foil, Dist. 6 • Sharon Browning, Dist. 7 The Republican Parish Executive Committee issued a statement on why the three candidates were endorsed. The Republican Party of East […]

Central Assistant Police Chief James Salsbury, who has been endorsed for Police Chief in Central by many current and former police chiefs in the Baton Rouge area, has now received the Republican Party endorsement in municipal elections set for Saturday, April 5. Salsbury is a 27-year veteran of the Baton Rouge City Police who rose […]

Central Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Washington won a victory in District Court last Tuesday whenJudge Tim Kelley threw out a suit by the Louisiana Board of Ethics to disqualify Washington from the April 5 election ballot. The Board had 24 hours to file an appeal but failed to do so. The Board had alleged that Washington […]

“The Incredible Power of a Teacher” is enough to change lives and change the world, according to former high school teacher and motivational speaker Larry Bell. Teachers can do that through creating high expectations.  “It doesn’t matter what race you are or what status you have.  All of God’s children can teach all of God’s […]

John and Barbara Culmone of Greenwell Springs celebrated their 50th anniversary on Nov. 28, 2013, with a traditional family dinner. The couples five children and their spouses, Joey and Tammy Culmone, Sheri and David Lindsey, Michael and Angela Culmone, Bobby and Traci Culmone, Johnny and Melissa Culmone along with their nine grandchildren and one great […]

Former presidential candidate Herman Cain will headline the 2014 Campaign Kickoff for Congressional Candidate Paul Dietzel at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17.  Dietzel is running for the open 6th congressional district seat currently held by U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy. The event is free at The Renaissance, 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard.

Thousands of supporters of the right to life are expected to gather at 12 noon on Saturday, Jan. 18 for the annual Louisiana Life March from the Old State Capitol to the new State Capitol.  The event is sponsored by the Catholic bishops, the Louisiana Baptist Convention, and other pro-life organizations.