Central City News

Join the City of Central’s Independence celebration Red, White, and Boom! from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 5.  It’s family fun, and a great chance to see friends and neighbors. Admission is free!  Everything will take place at 14159 Grand Settlement Blvd. in the heart of Central. There will be food trucks, snowballs, […]

More than 5,000 young people and adults from all 50 states and several foreign countries will be in Central July 3-7 for the 5th Annual Revolution: America’s National Youth Conference. The event will be held at Revolution Square at 9500 Blackwater Road behind Life Tabernacle Church.  Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. Church will […]

It’s safe to say The Sullivan Theater in Central has put down roots in the Baton Rouge community theater scene. Last June, the brand new theater opened its first show with a Sherlock Holmes mystery.  Four more plays and one musical later, just in time for its one-year anniversary, an all-volunteer cast and a killer […]

Since 2003, LSU has presented the Tiger Twelve honor to 12 students graduating each calendar year. Students selected as members of the Tiger Twelve are undergraduate seniors who contribute positively to the life of the campus, surrounding community, and society and who demonstrate commitment to intellectual achievement, inclusive excellence, leadership in campus life, and service. […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge  Registration is continuing for the 3rd Annual Louisiana Health Freedom Day, which is planned for Friday, April 19 at Revolution Square, 9500 Blackwater Road in Central.  Renowned physician Dr. Peter McCullough, who led the fight for early treatment of Covid-19, will be the keynote speaker […]

East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor Brian Wilson has opened a branch of the Assessor’s office here in Central.  The office is located at 14790 Wax Road, Suite 109 in the shopping center just west of the old Sammy’s Restaurant. Assessor Wilson said he is excited about being able to provide more convenient service to the […]

 Each year the Central Bloomers Garden Club dedicates funds from their annual plant sale to award grants to local schools in the Central community to create school gardens for their students and teachers to enjoy. This year Tanglewood Elementary School applied and was awarded one of the grants totaling $300. Tanglewood Elementary plans to expand […]

The 16th Annual Cooking in Central Festival will be held Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at Amazing Place, 10305 Blackwater Road in the City of Central. Founded after 9/11 by local contractor Louis DeJohn as a way to help New York City, the festival has grown and evolved over the years. What remains […]

 As I sit to craft the State of the City, I recognize how grateful I am to be your Mayor. Our first year in office has been a whirlwind of activity.  As a business owner for more than 22 years, the biggest adjustment has been the speed at which things can happen in government. We […]

 Friends, family, and well-wishers from all walks of life gathered at the home of Mr. Leroy Edward Fleming to celebrate his birthday on the day before he turned 102 years old, January 27, 2024.  Even Channel 9 WAFB TV showed up to interview and video him for a segment on their 6 p.m. and 10 […]